The CHHA-Edmonton Academic Scholarship is awarded to students who are registered at a post-secondary institution in Northern Alberta, and have a documented hearing loss.
Amount: $1000
Number Available: 1
Opening(s): Scholarship applications are open for the 2026/27 academic year
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Criteria
In order to be considered eligible for the above scholarship, students must be:
- in possession of documented proof of their hearing loss;
- registered in a post-secondary institution located in Northern Alberta (northern and / or Red Deer);
- registered in full-time studies;
Please note that preference will be given to residents of the Province of Alberta.
How to Apply
Click the following link to access the application.
Along with the completed application form, applicants must also submit:
- proof of acceptance into the identified program of study (ie. a letter of acceptance from your chosen post-secondary institution);
- proof of hearing loss (ie. a recent audiogram from an audiology clinic);
- a personal essay (approx. 500 words), written in your own words, briefly describing what your career goals are and how this scholarship will help you to achieve these goals
- if applicable, a piece of information on community involvement, preferably in the hard-of-hearing community (ie. a certificate or letter of appreciation from an organization, etc.)
- if applicable, proof of residency in Alberta (ie. a copy of Alberta Health Care Card, Alberta Driver’s License, etc.)
- a copy of your write-up on your career goals and the benefits of the scholarship
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this scholarship and/or application, please email chha-ed@shaw.ca or phone at (780) 428-6622
Last Updated: 2026-05-27