CSD Scholarship Awards

John S. Penn Communication Disorders Scholarship

Emily Ash

I am from Dickinson, ND, and am going into my junior year of college. I stayed in Grand Forks for the summer and worked at Little Miracles Child Care Center! I also continued to train as a pole vaulter on UND’s track and field team. What drew me to speech-language pathology is my belief that everyone deserves a voice. It makes me excited to think that I could be a part of someone’s journey as they overcome obstacles and reach new milestones in their ability to communicate!

Edward K. Lander Memorial Scholarship

Ava Delage

I’m Ava Delage and I am from Thief River Falls, MN. I originally started college as a forensic science and biology double major and tried that for a year before realizing it wasn’t the right fit for me. One of my classmates mentioned that she was majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and this sparked my interest immediately. So, after thinking about it, I changed my major and it was the best decision I could have made. I am so excited for the wide range of opportunities in this field and the meaningful impact it has on peoples’ lives.

Dale & Diane Sander Scholarship

KayLynn Campoverde

My name is KayLynn, and I’m from East Grand Forks, MN. I chose to pursue a career in Speech-Language Pathology because SLPs have the opportunity to work with people across all ages and backgrounds. I believe communication and connection are vital parts of our lives, and I am passionate about helping others achieve these connections in meaningful ways. My time in graduate school at UND has been very rewarding and the experiences I have had thus far have helped me grow and deepen my understanding of the field of speech pathology. I am thankful to have kind, supportive classmates and encouraging and knowledgeable professors. I’m excited to see where this rewarding career will take me!

Eliana Duchscherer

My name is Eliana Duchscherer. I am originally from Towner, ND and plan to return to that part of the state upon graduation to work in a school setting. Throughout my undergraduate time at UND, I have worked at the Anne Carlson Center supporting Autistic individuals. This experience has helped to create my passion for helping children with disabilities. I am excited to learn all I can in my last two externship placements.