Dr. Charlena

Dr. Charlena M. Seymour Scholarship

This scholarship was established to recognize women pursuing an advanced degree in the fields of Public and Environmental Health. The Scholarship is named in honor of Charlena Seymour, whose professional accomplishments and vision, leadership, and compassion for her fellow man make her an outstanding role-model to women.

The scholarship will be awarded to a woman pursuing a graduate degree in Public Health and/or Environmental Health from any accredited U.S. University or College. The applicant must exhibit academic, professional, and personal qualities that best exemplify Dr. Seymour’s life, namely: a dedication to high academic and professional standards; a vision of effective leadership; helping and mentoring associates, colleagues, and friends; and a consideration for all humanity

$1000 will be awarded. The winner will be notified by September 1st. A formal announcement of the winner will be made at the AEHS Foundation Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, & Energy in October.

The Foundation is currently accepting contributions for this scholarship. Click the donate button or send a check, payable to “AEHS Foundation/Charlena Seymour Scholarship Fund," and mail to AEHS Foundation, 150 Fearing Street, Suite 21, Amherst, MA 01002.

One hundred percent of your donation will go directly into the scholarship fund. All related expenses, such as administration and overhead, are paid for by the AEHS Foundation.

Dr. Charlena M. Seymour

Dr. Charlena Seymour's career has been highlighted by hard work, accomplishment, leadership, mentoring, and civility. While at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, she rose from the rank of Assistant Professor to Director of the Communication Disorders Clinic to the Chair of the Department of Communication Disorders to the Dean of the Graduate School to Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. She has served as President of the 125,000 member American Speech-Language Hearing Association and received the Association’s highest service award in 2007. She has served on numerous professional and community Boards, including the Western Massachusetts Women’s Foundation. She has been recognized for leadership by the Howard University School of Communication, the Harvard Foundation, and Texas Christian University. She has served as a delegation leader for three People to People Citizen Ambassador’s programs.

Judging Committee

The Foundation is currently accepting contributions for this scholarship.

One hundred percent of your donation will go directly into the scholarship fund. All related expenses, such as administration and overhead, are paid for by the AEHS Foundation.

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How to apply

1 General Application Form

Applicants should fill out this PDF with current and accurate information. This information will not be shared with anyone other than AEHS Foundation and the judging committee.

Scholarship Application Form

2 Letter of Application

Applicant should provide a letter clearly identifying those life experiences (i.e., personal, academic, and work-related) that qualify her for consideration of the award.

3 Official Transcript(s) of Grades

Send transcripts from all post high school institutions directly to

julia@aehsfoundation.org

Please note that e-transcripts may have an expiration date of 30 days after receipt, so do not send until June.

4 Letters of Reference

One personal, one work-related, and one academic. Letters of reference may be submitted together with the application materials or emailed directly to julia@aehsfoundation.org

5 Documentation of Graduate Program

Letter of acceptance if the student will begin the program in the upcoming semester or current transcript showing enrollment in the upcoming semester.

All materials may be sent to julia@aehsfoundation.org or mailed to AEHS Foundation, Attn: Julia, 150 Fearing Street, Suite 21, Amherst, MA 01002.

If applying via email, please make sure all materials are clearly labeled and in PDF format.

If obtaining any of the required materials poses a barrier to applying, please reach out before the application deadline.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2025

AWARD DATE: September 1, 2025

AWARD ADMINISTRATION: This scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient's graduate institution after September 1, 2025.