How to Get Scholarships for Hearing Impairment

Are you a current or incoming post-secondary student who uses Baha or Osia Cochlear Hearing Implants? If so, you may be eligible for the Anders Tjellstrom Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to multiple top applicants who are also U.S. or Canadian citizens and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship was named in honor of Anders Tjellstrom, one of the co-collaborators responsible for the creation of the first bone conduction hearing implant. If you're a Baha or Osia Cochlear Hearing Implant user who is currently or will soon be enrolled in college, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming post-secondary student who uses Cochlear Nucleus Hearing Implants? If so, you may be eligible for the Graeme Clark Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to multiple top applicants who are also U.S. or Canadian citizens and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship was named in honor of Graeme Clark, the foundation Professor of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Melbourne, whose University Department's work led to the first research implant "bionic ear" being "switched on" in 1978 and the first Nucleus® Implant in 1982. If you're a Cochlear Nucleus Hearing Implant user who is currently or will soon be enrolled in college, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming student at an undergraduate program in New Jersey? Further, do you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability? If so, you may be eligible for the Jack Scura Fund Annual Scholarship. Each year, the scholarship provides a $10,000 scholarship to the top New Jersey applicant with a disability, distributing the award evenly over the recipient's upcoming Fall and Spring semesters. To apply, interested students must submit a 600-800-word essay answering "Recount a time you have faced a challenge or setback in your life. How has this experience molded you into the person you are today?" If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant Program was established to provide funding for undergraduate Wisconsin residents, enrolled at in-state or eligible out-of-state public or independent institutions, who show financial need and have a severe or profound hearing or visual impairment. To be considered for the Grant, which awards between $250 and $1,800 to multiple eligible recipients, students must submit their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and be enrolled at least half-time. If you're an undergraduate Wisconsin resident with a hearing or visual impairment, and you're attending an eligible university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming college student from Maryland who will be attending an in-state institution of higher education? Alternatively, are you a current or incoming college student from Maryland with a hearing impairment who will be attending an out-of-state college or university? If either applies, the Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant may be a good opportunity for you! Each year, this need-based grant awards up to $3,000 to Maryland residents who are planning to attend an in-state college or those with a hearing impairment planning to attend an out-of-state college. To apply, submit either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) by June 1. If you're an incoming or postsecondary student from Maryland, we encourage you to apply! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to make your educational dreams a reality.Show Less

Are you an undergraduate student in the United States with significant bilateral hearing loss? "Significant bilateral hearing loss" refers to having at least a 50 dB unaided hearing loss in both ears or requiring cochlear implants. If you meet these criteria, consider applying for the LTZ Foundation Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship is awarded in varying amounts to multiple top applicants who answer a few essay questions and submit an audiogram, high school transcript, and letters of recommendation. If you're a college student with significant bilateral hearing loss, we encocurage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student in the U.S. or Canada who has a disability and is pursuing a degree in computer science or a related field? If so, the Google Lime Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the Scholarship awards up to USD 10,000 or CAD 5,000 to multiple current and incoming university students in the U.S. or Canada who have a disability and are pursuing a Computer Science or similar degree. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior in the U.S. who experiences hearing loss? If so, you may be eligible for the Help America Hear Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $4,000 and hearing aids to help ten students with hearing loss "reach their full potential by giving them a financial boost and the gift of sound." To apply, interested students must submit a 500-1,500-word essay about their experiences with hearing impairment and their goals for the future. If you're a college-bound high schooler who experiences hearing loss, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The Powering Education Scholarship provides financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in Maine who have disabilities.

The Blind or Deaf Beneficiary Grant Program is a state-funded program that provides financial aid to blind or deaf Pennsylvania residents who are currently attending a postsecondary institution. To apply, first-time applicants must submit a signed letter confirming that they have been evaluated and are eligible to receive benefits from the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) OR a completed, signed, and dated Medical Professional Certification Form from your physician regarding your visual and/or hearing impairment (located on the last page of the BDBG Application). All applicants, including renewal ones, however, must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you're a blind or deaf Pennsylvania resident and post-secondary student, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a bachelor's degree student in the United States with a minimum 40dB bilateral hearing loss? If so, consider applying for the Sertoma Scholarship for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to multiple applicants who hold a minimum 3.2 GPA and submit a transcript, two letters of recommendation, and an audiogram. Bear in mind that the deadline for this scholarship falls on March 31st, every year. If you're pursuing a bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 40dB bilateral hearing loss, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F) Scholarship is a need-based scholarship that supports graduating seniors who are deaf or hard of hearing. Students from high schools in Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, or Union counties in Ohio are welcome to apply. Students who plan to attend Columbus State Community College, Gallaudet University, or the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology receive special consideration.Show Less

Are you a high school senior, graduate, or current college student with an identified disability? This includes any long-term or recurring condition that impacts one or more major life activities. If so, consider applying for the Wells Fargo Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities! Each year, the scholarship provides $2,500 to multiple full-time students and $1,250 to half-time students who apply. The scholarship is jointly offered by Wells Fargo and Scholarship America in order to “help students pursue the education or training they need to succeed in their chosen career path.” If you have an identified disability and are looking for some help in paying off college costs, we encourage you to apply!Show Less