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2009 Graeme Clark Scholarship Winners!
Cochlear Americas Provides Support for Cochlear Implant Recipients to Pursue Higher Education
About the Graeme Clark Cochlear Scholarship Foundation
The Graeme Clark Cochlear Scholarship Foundation was established in 2002 in honor of Professor Graeme Clark, Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Melbourne, for his lifelong commitment to finding a solution for the hearing impaired and his pioneering work in the field of cochlear implant technology. Awarded by Cochlear Americas, this scholarship consists of financial assistance toward a college degree at an accredited university. The award is paid in yearly installments upon the completion of each year of study. Each award is in the amount of $2,000 per year for up to a total of four years. Read the Full Press Release.
Emily Fustos
Pennsylvania State University
Emily, a freshman at Pennsylvania State University, was born profoundly deaf and received a Nucleus cochlear implant at age 2. Emily is enrolled in the Schreyer Honors College where she is considering using her unique perspective of both the deaf and hearing worlds to specialize in speech pathology and communication disorders.
Alison Marinelli
Assumption College
Alison, a freshman at Assumption College, was diagnosed with profound hearing loss at the age of 9 months, and at age 4 received her first Nucleus cochlear implant. She received a second cochlear implant in her other ear as a teenager. She is pursuing a degree in speech and language pathology, with the ultimate goal of attaining both her master’s and doctorate degrees to better assist others in developing skills in hearing and oral communication.
Heather Page
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Heather, a sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, was diagnosed with severe-to-profound hearing loss at age 3 and received a Nucleus cochlear implant when she was 16. Heather is working toward a degree in marine biology and environmental studies within the nationally-recognized marine biology program at UNCW, and pursuing her passion for music as concert master of the clarinet section in the UNCW Wind Symphony.
Grayson Swaim
Wabash College
Grayson, a freshman at Wabash College, became deaf from bacterial meningitis when he was 10 months old and received a Nucleus cochlear implant at age 5. Grayson believes his cochlear implant helped him to achieve his goals of graduating from high school with honors and getting accepted into a four-year university. Grayson hopes to pursue a career in law and make a difference in people’s lives by creating more opportunities for those in need.
Tyler Wagner
University of Northern Iowa
Tyler, a sophomore at University of Northern Iowa, lost his hearing after a tragic trampoline accident in 1998. Shortly after the accident, he received a Nucleus cochlear implant. Tyler excelled in athletics in high school, placing sixth in the Iowa State Wrestling Tournament his senior year. Tyler is currently pursuing a degree in exercise science and looks forward to having a positive impact on the health of others
