Hard of Hearing or Deaf Scholarship

DisabilityHard of HearingDeaf
Written By Charlotte Waterson

Organization: Sertoma—Click here to apply

Application Deadline: 03/31/2025

Overview: This $1,000 scholarship supports students who are hard of hearing or deaf and are pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree in the United States. The scholarship can be used for tuition, books, and supplies for any semester during the 2025-2026 academic year. Funding is provided by Sertoma, Oticon, Inc., and other grantors.

Key Information

  • Location: Open to students attending colleges or universities in the U.S.

  • Modality: Funds applicable to in-person or online undergraduate programs

  • Compensation: $1,000

  • Time Commitment: Academic year 2025-2026

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen

  • Must have a bilateral hearing loss of 40dB or greater, as evidenced by an audiogram (SRT or PTA)

  • Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree full-time (graduate, associate, community college, and vocational programs are not eligible)

  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale

Charlotte Waterson
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