The Canadian Hearing Services National Scholarship Program offers national scholarships available to Deaf or hard-of-hearing students.
Amount: $3000 (full-time students) or $1000 (part-time students)
Number Available: The exact number of awards will be dependent on the number and ranking of qualified applicants.
Deadline: April 25th, 2025
The Canadian Hearing Society National Scholarship Program was created to help break down financial barriers to higher education and build brighter futures for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students across Canada, and is uniquely inclusive of Deaf and hard-of-hearing students of all abilities. Selection criteria are based on community involvement, character references, and a demonstrated commitment to transform the lives of Deaf and hard-of-hearing Canadians–and not on grades or individual student performance indicators.
Trusted since 1940, the Canadian Hearing Society is the leading provider of services and products for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing to ensure barrier-free access, independence, and increased quality of life.
Criteria
- Students must be pursuing full-time, part-time, or distance learning for academic or training programs at accredited educational institutions, inside or outside of Canada
- Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
- Applicants must be either hard-of-hearing or Deaf;
- Applicants must be:
- 17 years of age or older and attending a recognized post-secondary institution pursuing full-time, part-time, or distance learning for academic or training programs at accredited educational institutions, inside or outside of Canada; or mature students, 19 years of age or older;
- For first-time applicants, Eligibility is based on the overall assessment of the following application materials:
- 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 both ears;
- Proof of Fall 2019 acceptance to an accredited post-secondary institution (proof of registration, a
signed consent form and a thank-you video are required before students receive awards in
August/September each year); - Typed 12-pt font, 250-word essay in English or French, or YouTube or Dropbox link to a 6-minute video in
ASL/LSQ, as outlined in Section 3 (page 4 of this application form); - Community Involvement checklist, as outlined in Section 4 (page 4 of the application form); and,
- Two (2) letters of reference, as outlined in Section 5 (page 5 of the application form).
- For return applicants – Each return student will be required to:
- Complete an abridged “Return Student” application by the May deadline; Submit a supporting essay or video; And
- Show proof of registration in August, prior to receiving a cash award.
How to Apply
Application information is found on the Canadian Hearing Services website.
First-time applicants must fill out the First-Time Applicant Application Form
Previous winners must fill out the Previous CHS Scholarship Recipient Application Form
A committee of Deaf and hard-of-hearing community members, educators, industry leaders, and staff
will review and select applicants. Successful applicants will be given a conditional offer in July 2025 and then required to submit proof of registration, a signed marketing release form, a social media background check, an electronic funds transfer form and a void cheque, a thank-you video, and a photo and marketing survey before receiving the award. A change in a student’s status will result in a change in the award amount.
Once secured, students may receive an annual award for up to four years. Awards may cover tuition, residence, or educational resources.
Contact Information
Tel: 1-866-518-0000 ext.4056
Mobile: 416-629-7085
TTY: 1-877-215-9530
Address: 271 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2V3
Source
See Also:
See other national scholarships // See other scholarships for the Deaf or hard of hearing
Last Updated: 2025-08-07