SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY – The Oticon Hearing Foundation is continuing its support of future audiologists through a $30,000 donation to the American Academy of Audiology Foundation’s (AAAF) Empowering Students Scholarship Program. The funding will provide scholarships for full-time graduate students pursuing AuD or PhD degrees in audiology during the 2025–2026 academic year.
“The Oticon Hearing Foundation is proud to join with the American Academy of Audiology Foundation to foster growth and opportunity for the next generation of hearing care professionals. By supporting the education of students today, we aim to ensure a future of skilled and caring hearing care professionals who share our commitment to providing life-changing benefits to people with hearing loss.”
–Mariann Cadieu, Executive Director of the Oticon Hearing Foundation
“We are grateful for the Oticon Hearing Foundation’s support and partnership in this important endeavor,” said Patrick Gallagher, Executive Director of the American Academy of Audiology. “This generous financial support allows the AAA Foundation to continue to recognize the brightest young professionals early in their careers.”
This marks the twelfth year the Oticon Hearing Foundation has contributed to the Empowering Students Scholarship Program. The Foundation supports global and community-based humanitarian initiatives that promote sustainable access to hearing care for underserved populations.
The American Academy of Audiology Foundation works to advance audiology education, research, and public awareness through targeted funding and support. Its scholarship and grant programs are designed to enhance student development through leadership, educational, and humanitarian opportunities.
2024 Scholarship Recipients
The 2024 Empowering Students Scholarship recipients are:
- Michaela Branch, Vanderbilt University
- Namitha Jain, University of Illinois–Urbana Champaign
- Waheeda Nur, Commonwealth University–Bloomsburg
- Alexandria Swaine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Blake Voss, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
- Tiana Weeks, San Diego State University / UC San Diego
The deadline to apply for the 2025–26 scholarships is April 30, 2025.
Learn more about the AAA Foundation’s scholarship programs at: audiology.org/foundation/our-work/scholarships-and-awards.
For more information on the Oticon Hearing Foundation, visit: oticonhearingfoundation.org.
