Canadian Hearing Services proudly offers scholarships to Deaf and hard-of-hearing students to help break down barriers to higher education and build brighter futures.
Scholarships of $3,000 a year for full-time students and $1,000 a year for part-time students are awarded to top qualified candidates who are pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited institution, inside or outside of Canada. Once secured, students may receive an annual award for up to four years. Awards may cover tuition, residence or educational resources. The exact number of awards will be dependent on the number and ranking of qualified applicants.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada;Applicants must have documented hearing loss of 50dB or greater, pure tone average, in each ear (50dB or greater in the left ear AND 50dB or greater in the right ear); Applicants must be 17 years of age or older and attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the Fall of 2020 as first-time or returning students.
How to Apply
Eligibility is based on the overall assessment of the following application materials:
- Completed and signed scholarship application form;
- Photocopy proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency with date of birth; At least one audiogram documenting hearing loss of 50dB or greater, pure tone average, in each ear (50dB or greater in the left ear AND 50dB or greater in the right ear);
- Proof of Fall 2020 acceptance to an accredited post-secondary institution;
- Community Involvement checklist, as outlined in Section 2 of application form;
- Two (2) Referral Forms submitted via email by your references as outlined in Section 3 of application form; and,
- Typed 12-pt font, 250-word essay in English or French, or YouTube link or Dropbox shared link (NO Google Drive shared links) to a 6-minute video in ASL/LSQ, as outlined in Section 4 of application form.
DEADLINE: MAY 20
