The Hazel Baird Lease Scholarship is awarded to sophomore, junior, or senior collegian members of the Fraternity pursuing undergraduate degrees in speech therapy or speech communication, or to senior collegians or alumnae pursuing graduate study in those same fields during the award year. If no applicants meet these criteria, the scholarship may be granted to a collegian or alumna with a permanent address in the greater Seattle, Washington area pursuing any undergraduate or graduate degree. If no eligible applicants are found under the first two tiers, the scholarship will be awarded to a collegian or alumna pursuing any undergraduate or graduate degree during the designated academic year. Sponsors may expand this description by specifying award amounts, preferred institutions, or additional selection criteria. To be eligible for Theta Foundation scholarships, you must be a college or alumna member of Kappa Alpha Theta in good standing with the Fraternity.