Canadian Hearing Services Yearly Scholarships
Topic: Disability Scholarships
Author: Canadian Hearing Services
Published: 2022/03/12 - Updated: 2023/04/12
Contents: Summary - Introduction - Main - Related
Synopsis: This scholarship is available to Deaf and hard-of-hearing Canadian residents 17 years of age or older attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution. Scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students, including mature students attending accredited post-secondary institutions inside or outside Canada. Students who receive funding remain eligible for the same level of funding for up to four years. Scholarship grants of $3,000 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students may be applied to cover tuition, residence, academic accommodations, and educational resources.
Introduction
Canadian Hearing Services' 2023-24 National Scholarship Program for Deaf and hard of hearing post-secondary students is now open for applications! These life-changing scholarships help break down financial barriers to participation and support the extra costs associated with accommodations, tuition, residence, and educational resources in a higher learning environment.
Main Digest
Canadian Hearing Services' National Scholarship Program is the largest scholarship program in Canada that exclusively supports Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Since its launch in 2017, Canadian Hearing Services has provided 107 scholarships to 51 Deaf and hard-of-hearing students across Canada. Fifteen of those students have since graduated from their post-secondary programs!
Each year, student winners share their thoughts on the impact of the National Scholarship Program.
Scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students, including mature students attending accredited post-secondary institutions inside or outside Canada. Students who receive funding remain eligible for the same level of funding for up to four years.
The scholarships are available to Canadian residents at least 17 years of age and Deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing.
Scholarship grants of $3,000 for full-time and $1,000 for part-time students may be applied to cover tuition, residence, academic accommodations, and educational resources.
The deadline to apply is May 26, 2023. Successful candidates will be notified in August 2023.
Visit https://www.chs.ca/scholarship-program for details on eligibility criteria and the application process.
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This quality-reviewed publication was selected for publishing by the editors of Disabled World due to its significant relevance to the disability community. Originally authored by Canadian Hearing Services, and published on 2022/03/12 (Edit Update: 2023/04/12), the content may have been edited for style, clarity, or brevity. For further details or clarifications, Canadian Hearing Services can be contacted at chs.ca. NOTE: Disabled World does not provide any warranties or endorsements related to this article.
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