GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The CDF is pleased to offer the:
Rita Purcell-Robertson Scholarship ($4,000)
David H. Narburgh Scholarship ($4,000)
pat thomas dewey Scholarship ($3,000)
These scholarships are designed to recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding clinical potential. These awards will be granted to current or rising graduate students in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology enrolled in one of the following universities in Virginia: Hampton University, James Madison University, Longwood University, Old Dominion University, Radford University, or the University of Virginia.
The CDF Scholarship has been renamed the Rita Purcell-Robertson Scholarship in memory of Rita, who was a staunch advocate for speech-language pathologists throughout the state of Virginia. Rita believed in preparing the next generation of speech-language pathologists through her work as a clinical supervisor, college professor, mentor to students and new professionals, and service to the profession through ASHA, SHAV, and CDF.
The David H. Narburgh Scholarship was so designated to honor the singular, outstanding service of David Narburgh as member and President of the CDF Board of Trustees and as Silent Auction Chair from 1991 to 2001. From his perspective as a longtime clinician and administrator, David inspires and challenges scholarship recipients to embrace continuing education and networking across work settings as they enter the field.
The Pat Thomas Dewey Scholarship is our newest scholarship created in 2020 and offered for the first time in 2021 to honor Pat Thomas Dewey who served the CDF for 34 years as Trustee and President. During her service, Pat spearheaded the CDF auction that raised funds for student scholarships. Pat’s generous leadership has enabled two annual CDF scholarships to more than 40 top-rated students in speech-language pathology or audiology from the six Virginia graduate programs. We are proud to offer this third scholarship for meritorious students who follow in Pat’s remarkable footsteps.
“The CDF Promotes Scholarship, One Student at a Time”
Board members presented at the SHAV 2021 Annual Meeting about applying for the CDF Scholarships…take a look as you prepare!
recipients of the 2023 CDF Scholarships
The CDF wishes to thank each of the scholarship applicants for their submissions. We wish all of the students well in the upcoming academic year. We expect to hear great things in the future from the newest cohort of SLPs and Audiologists as you enter the professions, becoming active participants and life-long learners.
Bristol Choquette, an SLP graduate student at Radford University, has been awarded the Rita Purcell-Robertson Scholarship in the amount of $4,000.
Elizabeth Maneval, an SLP graduate student at Radford University, has been awarded the David H. Narburgh Scholarship in the amount of $4,000.
Simone Quary, an SLP graduate student at Hampton University, has been awarded the Pat Thomas Dewey Scholarship in the amount of $2,500.
CDF Wall of Scholars
Rita Purcell-Robertson Scholars
2023: Bristol Choquette, RU
2022: Emily Moore, RU
2021: Christen Haig, UVA
2020: Danielle Garrett, UVA
2019: Samantha King, JMU
2018: Julia Spong, UVA
2017: Elizabeth Rainville, ODU
2016: Taylor Miller, JMU
2015: Erin Griffin, UVA
David H. Narburgh Scholars
2023: Elizabeth Maneval, RU
2022: Sarah Wright, JMU
2021: Nicholas Razeghi, JMU
2020: Brittany Woods, UVA
2019: Sarah Wright, LU
2018: Emily C. Speaks, RU
2017: Victoria Thomas, UVA
2016: Megan Bell, RU
2015: Claire Bridgeforth, JMU
2014: Nikki Davis, LU
2013: Lauren Michelle Harris, JMU
2012: Mary (Molly) Mattare, UVA
2011: Nicole Marie Gabriel, JMU:
2010: Ye-Kyung An, JMU
2009: Andrea Brewer, LU
2008: Catherine Hrivnak, UVA
2007: Kendall Carwile, ODU
2005: Jennifer Bertram, ODU
2004: Adrienne Lindsay Watson, JMU
2003: Tatiana Richardson, HU
2002: Jill Stubblefield, JMU
Pat Thomas Dewey Scholars
2023: Simone Quary, HU
2022: Molly Huss, UVA
2021: Keziah Vandalov, UVA
CDF Scholarship Recipients
2014: Julie Sadoff, UVA
2013: Whitney Morris, RU
2012: Rachel Ritter, ODU
2011: Elizabeth Schottinger, UVA
2010: Beth McHose, ODU
2009: Stephanie Martin, UVA
2008: Heather Donald, UVA
2007: Elena Jones, UVA
2005: Carrie Lopez, UVA
2004: Julie Kane, JMU
2003: Michelle Hilton, JMU
2001: Amy Stone, JMU
2000: Victoria Cardwell, RU
1999: Victoria Cardwell, LU
1998: Susan Aicardi, JMU
1997: Shiree Harbick, JMU
1996: Marie Duell, UVA
1995: Michelle Hebert, ODU
1994: Amy Tomlinson, RU
1993: Catherine Baer, ODU
1991: Joan Daley, UVA; Cynthia Hackworth, RU
Deborah Kline, ODU; Melissa Laing, JMU
Marissa Thomas, HU
1990: Jackie Batkins, JMU; Janice Buck, RU
Lisa Jane McKenna, UVA; Victoria McIntosh, ODU
Anna Parsells, HU