The Tom Pinder Education Scholarship is awarded to a post-secondary student who has resided in Alberta for at least one year, and is deaf or hard of hearing.
Amount: $3,000
Number Available: 1
Opening(s): Scholarship applications are open for the 2026/27 academic year
Deadline: June 8, 2026
Criteria
In order to be considered eligible for the above scholarship, students must be:
- eighteen (18) years or older;
- deaf, hard of hearing, or use a cochlear implant;
- a resident of Alberta for at least one (1) year prior to the date of application;
- a student at a post-secondary / vocational institution who will use the scholarship towards the following eligible educational programs:
- specialized post-secondary programs for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals located outside of Alberta (subject to eligibility review by Deaf & Hear Alberta);
- adult education courses and other training options, such as ASL instruction certification, tuition, interpreter training or upgrading (subject to eligibility review by Deaf & Hear Alberta);
- demonstrative of financial need, as determined by a referral from a qualified agency or successful application for financial support (provided by Deaf & Hear Alberta);
How to Apply
Click the following link to access the application.
Along with the completed application form, applicants must also submit:
- proof of financial need (ie. a Canadian Notice of Assessment). if you do not have one, please see contact information below;
- two (2) signed letters of reference;
Contact Information
If you have any questions or have trouble submitting the application, please email karag@deafandhearalberta.ca.