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Canadian Hearing Services Awards 29 Scholarships to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Across Canada

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Canadian Hearing Services proudly announced the awarding of 29 scholarships to Deaf and hard of hearing students across Canada for the 2025-2026 academic year. This investment underscores the organization's commitment to supporting post-secondary education and accessibility. Since launching the scholarship program in 2017, Canadian Hearing Services has awarded an incredible 192 scholarships, empowering Deaf and hard of hearing students to pursue their academic goals.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Canadian Hearing Services National Scholarship Program is the largest scholarship program in Canada exclusively supporting Deaf and hard of hearing students, with 29 scholarships awarded for the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • The scholarship program has awarded 192 scholarships since its inception in 2017, breaking down financial barriers to post-secondary education for Deaf and hard of hearing students.
  • Scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students, including mature students attending accredited post-secondary institutions inside or outside of Canada.
  • Recipient Sofia Olaizola will be attending Dalhousie University to pursue a career in audiology, inspired by audiologists with lived experience.
  • The Honor's David C. Onley Scholarship award is sponsored by Element, a champion of accessible education and community impact.
  • Five students will receive the National Scholarship sponsored by Element for four years, supporting their future academic success.
  • Canadian Hearing Services extends gratitude to donors, corporate sponsors, Element, and participants in the annual President's Scholarship Golf Tournament for their support of the National Scholarship Program.

Statistics:

  • 29 scholarships were awarded to Deaf and hard of hearing students across Canada for the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • Since 2017, Canadian Hearing Services has awarded 192 scholarships to Deaf and hard of hearing students.
  • The scholarship program has supported undergraduate and graduate students, including mature students attending accredited institutions inside or outside of Canada.
  • Scholarship grants total $3,000 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students, applicable to tuition, residence, educational resources, and accommodations.
  • Scholarships are renewable for up to four consecutive years, ensuring recipients' continued access to funding.

Sources:

  • Canadian Hearing Services, "Canadian Hearing Services Proudly Announces the Awarding of 29 Scholarships to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Across Canada" (Sept. 10, 2025)
  • Canadian Hearing Services website (https://www.chs.ca/about/about-crhs/)
  • Globe Newswire, "Canadian Hearing Services Proudly Announces the Awarding of 29 Scholarships to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Across Canada" (Sept. 10, 2025)

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