Four DeKalb County students pursing a master’s or doctorates recently were named the 2023 Spinoso Masters Scholarship recipients. The scholarship recipients included Caitlyn Merkel, who is pursuing a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at NIU.
For individuals to receive a Spinoso Masters Scholarship, they must graduate from a DeKalb County high school and enroll in a post-undergraduate institution working toward a master’s or higher degree in any field of study.
“I know the importance of speech-language pathologists firsthand and the impact they can make in one’s life,” Merkel said in a news release. “My experience as a child and my recent clinical practicum experience reaffirmed my desire to be an SLP. I look forward to the impact I can have on future generations in a school setting. This scholarship will allow me to focus on my classwork and full-time clinical experience in the spring. I greatly appreciate the Spinoso’s generosity and support.”
Learn more about Speech-Language Pathology at NIU.
