The Colorado Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (CSHF) was established in 1984 by the Colorado Speech-Language-Hearing Association as a philanthropic, 501(c) public nonprofit organization.
Through its graduate student scholarship program, CSHF supports the education and professional development of future professionals in communication sciences and disorders.
President: Jen Carter, MEd, CCC-SLP
Treasurer/ CSHA Liaison: Elizabeth Straka, MS, CCC-SLP
Secretary/UNC Liaison [Position Open]
CU Liaison: Jen Walentas Lewon, MS, MA, CCC-SLP
MSU Denver Liaison: Kathy Hardin, PhD, CCC-SLP
Jeff Steffen, MA, CCC-SLP
Candy Enix, MS, CCC-SLP
Jessie Munson, MA, CCC-SLP
The Elizabeth G. Jancosek Graduate Student Scholarship is awarded to currently-enrolled graduate students at the University of Colorado, the University of Northern Colorado, and Metropolitan State University of Denver.
This scholarship honors Elizabeth G. Jancosek, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Speech and Hearing Science, who mentored and taught students at the University of Colorado and University of Northern Colorado. She is fondly remembered for her unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Dr. Jancosek actively recruited and mentored culturally and linguistically diverse students, recognizing their vital role in serving underrepresented and minoritized children and adults with communication challenges, as well as their families. She was known for excellence in teaching, kindness, fairness, and genuine care for her colleagues and students.
The CSHF scholarship program recognizes Dr. Jancosek’s contributions at the state and national levels, her care and concern for each student who sought her guidance, her shared wisdom and laughter, and her “modeling the way” for future professionals through her commitment to research, scholarship and engagement in the field.
Charitable donations can be made with Venmo – @CSHFoundation
Contact CSHF President Jen Carter jennifercarter@mindspring.com for more information.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS & DEADLINES
Applications are open for students to apply annually each spring. One recipient from each university is selected by the board. Eligible will students receive access to the online application in early March. The application deadline is April 30th at 11:59 PM. Applicants are required to submit an essay, unofficial transcripts, a résumé, and a letter of recommendation. Scholarships are awarded in early June.
Contributions are vital to the foundation and its mission to support the scholarship program. Contributions may be a personal gift, memorial, or honorarium.
CSHF is a tax-exempt organization under the 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and contributions are deductible to the extent provided by section code 170.
Colorado Hearing Foundation
Contact: Jerry L. Northern
4200 E. Ninth Ave., Box B210, Denver, CO 80262
(303) 372-5850
Tax deductible contributions may be sent to:
Colorado Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation
c/o CSHF Treasurer Betsy Straka
621 Orion Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Betsy.straka@comcast.net
Or with Venmo @CSHFoundation
Contact Jen Carter (Jennifercarter@mindspring.com) if you are interested in joining the CSHF Board.