Selection Criteria

• Full-time graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology Program
• Proven Academic Excellence
• Commitment to Local Community

The application window will open Tuesday, September 1^st. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2026. Sidekick’s scholarship committee will be notifying the awarded scholarship recipients on January 6, 2027.

Sidekick Therapy Partners is proud to announce our 6th annual SLP Scholarship Program awarding $5,000 to graduate speech students for the 2026-2027 academic year.

 About us

With over 40 years of experience, Sidekick Therapy Partners gives schools and patients access to the therapy and resources they need to improve their communication and overall quality of life. Our team is made up of 175+ Speech-Language Pathologists. We provide high-quality care for patients in school districts and our outpatient clinics in Tennessee and North Carolina. Our mission is to empower our clients to live full and purposeful lives. At Sidekick, we recognize the vital role that therapists play in making our communities stronger by helping children overcome obstacles through speech-language therapy services.

To support graduate speech students who care deeply about serving children, we are pleased to help alleviate the financial burden that comes with pursuing an advanced degree in this field. This year, Sidekick Therapy Partners intends to grant 10 scholarships, $500 each, to prospective professionals in Speech-Language Pathology to be used for tuition or school-related expenses.