Undergraduate Scholarships

The University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences has a variety of undergraduate scholarship opportunities. 

Established in 1990 by the Bloom Family in memory of Sheri An Bloom, a senior in SLP who was tragically killed in an automobile accident with her father. Her pursuit to further her education was to continue to graduate school following graduation. This award creates a legacy to support others in that dream. Available funds dependent on annual contributions.

Questions? Contact: sottocd@ucmail.uc.edu

Established in 2012 from the Charlotte E. Smith Trust. Supports students majoring in either Nutrition or Dietetics.

Questions? Contact: mayesly@ucmail.uc.edu.

Established in 2016 by Timothy B. and Terri A. Hollenkamp, a SLP alumna and owner of REHAB on the Run and Rehab Resources, as well as Scott and Tina Whalen, along with matching funds from UC Health. Awarded to incoming CAHS students entering the professional phase of their studies.

Questions? Contact lauren.mccants@uc.edu.

To recognize undergraduate students in CAHS who have achieved outstanding service through participation in service learning that is directly related to their success in their future profession.

Questions? Contact lauren.mccants@uc.edu.

This scholarship is given to a select number of incoming first-year students to the College of Allied Health Sciences. Funds vary from year to year. In order to be considered, students must apply to a major within the College of Allied Health Sciences by the UC Early Action Deadline.

Questions? Contact kelsey.huelse@uc.edu

Provides emergency funds for currently enrolled CAHS students who are in good standing and experiencing financial need. Recipient(s) can be undergraduate or graduate students.  Submit online Emergency Scholarship Application

Questions? Contact lauren.mccants@uc.edu

The purpose of this award is to support students who are transferring or transitioning into the College of Allied Health Sciences into one of the campus-based undergraduate programs. 

Questions? Contact birchmab@ucmail.uc.edu

This scholarship is for on-campus juniors and seniors enrolled or accepted into the College of Allied Health Sciences and a minimum GPA of a 3.0. Recipient(s) must have a diverse background, based upon factors, including, but not limited to: socio-economic status (family income, wealth, etc.), parental education, cultural awareness, and history of overcoming adversity. The application will open in the spring semester each year. This award is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship and will be split between fall and spring semesters.

Questions? Contact lauren.mccants@uc.edu.

Established in 2022 by the family of Dr. Carney Sotto in recognition of her dedication to the BS Speech-Language Hearing Sciences program, this fund provides assistance to students in that program with demonstrated financial need.

Questions? Contact Karen Meyer at meyer2k3@ucmail.uc.edu

Marvin Kelly served in the US Navy as Chief Hospital Corpsman from 1942-62. Upon retirement, he was hired by Holmes Hospital and enrolled in UC’s Evening College to finish his degree. In 1973, he graduated from UC with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. When Cincinnati General and Holmes combined, he worked at University Hospital in Phlebotomy. To celebrate the legacy of his educational determination and creative spirit, the family of Marvin F. Kelly established a scholarship in his name to support students who are following in his footsteps. Recipient(s) must be a student in the Medical Laboratory Science. 

This award is given to a senior (4th year) in the BSW program at The University of Cincinnati School of Social Work who demonstrates outstanding student leadership at the University of Cincinnati School of Social Work and in the community. The Ruth A. Clinton Excellence in Social Work Award recognizes both the wonderful practice of a UC School of Social Work alumni that begins in direct service, but come to require advocacy and social activism to fully meet client needs. The award provides a way to recognize students who develop practice skills both classroom and field settings to meet many levels of client and community need. This opportunity focuses on impact achieved through direct practice, both generalist and specialist, and macro practice in areas of community organization, advocacy, and social activism to emphasize the social work activist legacy of championing reform and social justice.

Questions: Contact: mcmahoa@UCMAIL.UC.EDU

Established in 2016 by UC Health to promote a pipeline of diverse students desiring to practice in a hospital/acute care setting. Recipient(s) must be enrolled in the College of Allied Health Sciences, entering their professional program.

Questions? Contact lauren.mccants@uc.edu.

Established in 2009 by Grace Falciglia, Doris Cambruzzi, Jane Garvin and Ellen Rember as leaders in the field of nutritional science. Recognizes graduate and undergraduate students for their (a) academic achievement, (b) critical thinking skills, (c) initiative and motivation, (d) professionalism, and (e) potential for leadership/success in the field of food and nutrition. Available funds dependent on annual contributions.

Questions? Contact: mayesly@ucmail.uc.edu.

Established in 1973 by the Southwestern Ohio Speech and Hearing Association. Provides scholarships to needy and worthy undergraduate students majoring in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.

Questions? Contact Karen Meyer at meyer2k3@ucmail.uc.edu

Established in 2009 by Grace Falciglia, Doris Cambruzzi, Jane Garvin and Ellen Rember as leaders in the field of nutritional science. Recognizes graduate and undergraduate students for their (a) academic achievement, (b) critical thinking skills, (c) initiative and motivation, (d) professionalism, and (e) potential for leadership/success in the field of food and nutrition. Available funds dependent on annual contributions.

Questions? Contact: mayesly@ucmail.uc.edu.

Utilized to support student international experiences. 

Questions? Contact: hamptom3@ucmail.uc.edu