Julie S. Kelly Memorial Audiology Scholarship

The Ohio Academy of Audiology (OAA) honors Julie S. Kelly, audiologist and founding member of the Northern Ohio Academy of Audiology through the Julie S. Kelly Memorial Audiology Scholarship. The Academy awards a $1000 scholarship to an exceptional student enrolled in a Doctor of Audiology program within the State of Ohio. Selection of scholarship recipients is conducted annually by a scholarship committee of OAA members and is based on academic achievement, overall personal achievement, and personal goals regarding the field of audiology.

Julie S. Kelly

Julie Kelly was an exceptional audiologist committed to the profession, academic achievement and  patient care. She was a leader in the Ohio Academy of Audiology and was instrumental in its success.  She also spearheaded the development and organization of  the Midwest Audiology Conference (MAC), a multi-state audiology conference partnership with Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky and in the transition to Ohio’s own audiology conference, the OAC. In addition to being a consummate professional, Julie valued family and treated friends like family. She was full of life and always encouraged other people to get involved…whether getting them onto the dance floor at a party or onto the board of a professional association! Julie was both loved and respected by all who knew her.  Her larger than life personality and beautiful smile continues to warm the hearts of those who had the privilege to cross paths with her. Although she lost her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on March 26, 2000, her memory lives on in those she encouraged to get involved and in the leadership she provided for audiology in the State of Ohio. Julie would be proud to be associated with the recipients of this scholarship named in her honor.

2024 Julie S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship 

The Julie S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship is awarded to one audiology student in Ohio based on academic achievement, overall personal achievement, personal audiology goals, and strength of reference letters. 

Additionally, we would like to take a moment to recognize this year’s scholarship nominees:

See below for a thank you letter from this year’s recipient

Dear Ohio Academy of Audiology,

I am writing to express my gratitude for awarding me the Julie Kelly Scholarship. It is truly an honor to be selected as a recipient, and I am incredibly thankful for your generosity and support of my education.

This scholarship allows me to focus more on my academic pursuits and less on financial concerns. I am committed to making the most of this opportunity by achieving my academic and professional goals.

Thank you once again for your generosity and support. I deeply appreciate your belief in my potential and your commitment to empowering students like me to succeed.

Sincerely,
Christina

2022 Julie s. Kelly Memorial Scholarship

The Ohio Academy of Audiology would like to thank the following audiologists who volunteered their time to serve on the Julie S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship selection committee for this year. The Julie S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship is awarded to one Audiology student in Ohio based on academic achievement, overall personal achievement, personal audiology goals, and strength of reference letters. Committee members were responsible for reviewing scholarship applications and selecting a winner.

A big thank you to the following audiologists for serving on the selection committee this year!

The Selection Committee:

Congratulations to the following outstanding students who were nominated this year for the Julie S. Kelly Scholarship:

Congratulations to this year's Julie S. Kelly Scholarship Recipient Stephanie Xin from The Ohio State University!

My name is Stephanie Xin, and I am a third year Doctor of Audiology student at The Ohio State University. I am honored and humbled to have been selected as the 2022 recipient of the Julie S. Kelly Memorial Audiology Scholarship. Dr. Julie Kelly was, and continues to be, an inspiration and role model for empathetic, patient-centered care. I am truly grateful for the support provided to me through this scholarship as I pursue my education. I strive to continue to advocate for cultural humility as a cornerstone of patient-centered care as I look toward and beyond my final year in graduate school. The patients we serve are diverse, and each individual deserves proper respect and access to quality care. Dr. Julie Kelly embodied professionalism and warmth as she advocated for her patients, and I aim to uphold the values of her legacy as a future clinical audiologist. Words cannot express my gratitude toward the Ohio Academy of Audiology, the faculty at The Ohio State University, my clinical preceptors, and my friends and family for their immeasurable support throughout this wonderful journey.

2021 Julie S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship

The Ohio Academy of Audiology would like to thank the following audiologists who volunteered their time to serve on the Julie S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship selection committee for this year. The Julie S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship is awarded to one Audiology student in Ohio based on academic achievement, overall personal achievement, personal audiology goals, and strength of reference letters. Committee members were responsible for reviewing scholarship applications and selecting a winner. 

A big thank you to the following audiologists for serving on the selection committee this year!

The Selection Committee:

Congratulations to the following outstanding students who were nominated this year for the Julie S. Kelly Scholarship:

Congratulations to this year's Julie S. Kelly Scholarship Recipient Alison Reynolds from The Ohio State University! 

My name is Alison Reynolds, and I am a second year Doctor of Audiology student at The Ohio State University. It is an honor to be chosen as the 2021 recipient of the Julie S. Kelly Memorial Audiology Scholarship, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Ohio Academy of Audiology and the Julie S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship selection committee. Dr. Julie Kelly was a remarkable young professional who advocated for the field of audiology, as well as carried an enthusiasm for empathetic patient care. I am honored to be affiliated with her kindness and leadership. A difference will be truly made by this scholarship in my continued education. I hope to finetune my professional growth by implementing evidence-based practices, while fostering a nurturing environment for clinical care. I am incredibly grateful to the Ohio Academy of Audiology, The Ohio State University faculty, my family, and my friends for their unconditional support throughout my education. I hope to someday have the ability to support students to fulfill their dreams as you all have supported mine. 

Thank you, 

Alison Reynolds

2020 JULIE S. KELLY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Ohio Academy of Audiology would like to thank the following audiologists who volunteered their time to serve on the Julie S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship selection committee for this year. The Julie S. Kelly Memorial Scholarship is awarded to one Audiology student in Ohio based on academic achievement, overall personal achievement, personal audiology goals, and strength of reference letters. Committee members were responsible for reviewing scholarship applications and selecting a winner.

A big thank you to the following audiologists for serving on the selection committee this year!

The Selection Committee:

Congratulations to the following outstanding students who were nominated this year for the Julie S. Kelly Scholarship:

Congratulations to the 2020 Julie S. Kelly Scholarship Recipient

Sarah Ruwe from Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium (NOAC)!

Hi, my name is Sarah Ruwe, and I am a third year Au.D. student at the Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium. It is an honor to be chosen as the 2020 recipient of the Julie S. Kelly Memorial Audiology Scholarship. Dr. Julie Kelly was an outstanding woman and audiologist who made a difference both on a national scale for our profession, and also on a very personal level with her patients. She embodied the best of what the field of audiology strives to offer. It is a privilege to be affiliated with such a legacy. The funds from this award will be a great help with my tuition as I enter into my fourth and final year of school and prepare for my future as a clinical audiologist. My goal is that throughout my career I would be able to provide individualized care for my patients while also making it a priority to advocate for them and for the profession of audiology, so that even more people might have access to the care we provide. I am incredibly grateful to the Ohio Academy of Audiology, as well as to faculty of NOAC and my family and friends, who are each helping me to make this goal a reality.

Thank you so much,
Sarah Ruwe

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