Don't be unconfident due to your deaf. If you have the willingness to prosper in your life, no disability can create a permanent hindrance in the path of your journey.
Obviously, your journey will be different from the commoners but that doesn’t mean that it will be impossible.
So, if you face such problems, don’t get afraid. Always remember that if there is a will, there is a way always.
And nowadays, many organizations are coming forward to help and supports the persons with various challenges. And even if any of your family members or your parents have such challenges, you can get scholarships.
Here we are going to discuss those college scholarships which have been designed for the students of deaf parents. Yes, my friend, some organizations are really working hard for the welfare of such candidates. So, let’s start the discussion:
i. Millie Brother Scholarship
Millie Brother Scholarship is designed to help the hearing children of deaf parents.
The Organization:
The organization which is funding this scholarship is known as Children of Deaf Adults, International (CODA).
Eligibility Criteria:
So, now here comes a question that what are the eligibility criteria to apply for or who are the eligible candidates to receive this scholarship. You can have your answer here.
High school seniors or undergraduate learners who are the hearing sons and daughters of one or more deaf parents, can apply for this scholarship.
Well, here is the list of the important documents which are required for this scholarship:
1. The Application Form
2. The Official Transcript
3. Recommendation Letters (2 in number)
4. Essay
Awards Per Year:
On average, two awards are granted annually. But sometimes, two full awards and three partial awards are also given.
Amount of The Award:
This scholarship worth on average $3000 annually. And this award is given to the hearing children of deaf adults and the motto of this award is to help the winners to pursue their education.
This is a non-renewable award and the first-time winners are given preferences. Although a student may reapply for this scholarship for as many years he or she remains in the school.
ii. Through The Looking Glass Scholarship
This award is also organized to help the students with disabling parents.
The Organization:
The organization which is funding this award is known as The National Center for Parents with Disabilities and Their Families.
Eligibility Criteria:
An applicant is judged on the basis of:
1. Academic excellence
2. Community activities
3. Letters of Recommendation
4. Essay (which is to be written on the experience of growing up with parents with disabilities).
The applicant must be under the age of 21 and he or she should have at least one parent with a disability ( disability could be any kind such as a physical, visual, intellectual, or hearing disability and it will also include a person who is suffering from a severe medical condition).
Awards Per Year:
A total of 5 awards are granted per year.
Amount of The Award:
This is a scholarship of $1000 each.
And there is no barrier of the field of study. High school seniors and college students (who are under 21) from any stream can apply for this scholarship.
How to Apply:
The interested students must visit the following website:
Here you will find the required information related to this scholarship.
iii. The Chief Master Sergeants of The Air Force Scholarship Program
The Chief Master Sergeants of The Air Force Scholarship Program is for the children of Air Force personnel who come under the eligibility criteria. And the children should be dependent on their parents.
Here the applicant is given an opportunity to provide more and more additional information which can be considered by the selection committee. Well, the information should be like as follows:
1. If a parent of the applicant has been a prisoner of war or was missing in action or was killed in action.
2. If the family of the applicant is facing extreme financial hardship.
3. If any of the parents of the applicants has a disability (including deafness).
Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be an undergraduate student.
2. The applicant must attend a four-year college or a university.
3. The applicant should score a minimum of 3.5 GPA.
4. And the applicant must study full time.
Required Documents:
1. Proof of service (of the parents).
2. Admission letter of the applicant.
3. Application form.
4. Recommendation letter or References.
5. Official transcript.
So, these are the scholarships for which you can apply if your parents have hearing challenges. And if you fulfill all the norms, it will be very easy for you to win the scholarships.
