The Hazel Baird Lease Scholarship shall be awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior collegian member of the Fraternity who will pursue an undergraduate degree in speech therapy or speech communication during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded or a senior collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity who will pursue a graduate degree in speech therapy or speech communication during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in the greater Seattle, Washington area who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Should no applicants meet the first and second criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Applicants must be initiated members, college and alumni, of Kappa Alpha Theta in good standing with the Fraternity. New members may apply but should be initiated by the application deadline. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.