What They're Looking For
Disabilities: Hearing Loss and Deafness
Age: 17 - 50+
Citizenship: Canadian or Permanent Resident (Canada)
Additional Notes
Scholarships of $3,000 per year for full-time students and $1,000 per year for part-time students.
Scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students, including mature students attending accredited post-secondary institutions inside or outside of Canada. Students who receive funding remain eligible for the same level of funding for up to four consecutive years, amounting to $12,000 over four years.
The exact number of awards will be dependent on the number and ranking of qualified applicants. 29 scholarships were awarded in 2025.
- Individuals with documented hearing loss of 50dB or greater, pure tone average, in each ear (50 dB or greater in the left ear AND 50 dB or greater in the right ear);
- Applicants must be attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the Fall of 2025 as first-time or returning students.
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year close on April 24, 2026.
About Scholarship
Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) proudly offers scholarships to Deaf and hard of hearing students to help break down financial barriers to participation and support the costs associated with accommodations, tuition, residence, and educational resources in a higher learning environment.
Canadian Hearing Services’ National Scholarship Program, which launched in 2017, is the largest scholarship program in Canada that exclusively supports Deaf and hard of hearing students.
About Company
Proudly Canadian since 1940, Canadian Hearing Services is the country’s leader in accessibility, programs, services, education, and products that enable the Deaf and hard of hearing community to overcome barriers to participation. Building on 85 years of experience, we deliver leading-edge accessibility solutions, clinical and social services. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards, as recognized by Accreditation Canada's Exemplary Standing. We offer scholarships to students in need across the country, and we are the largest nonprofit organization in Canada funding research that improves the quality of life for Deaf and hard of hearing people.