I'm a high school junior with a hearing impairment looking at colleges in Canada. Are there specific scholarships available for students like me? Any advice on where to start looking would be super helpful.
Certainly, there are numerous scholarships available in Canada for students with disabilities including those with hearing impairments. The first thing you should do is contact the disability services office of the schools you're considering, as they often have a list of resources and scholarships available.
Second, think about checking out organizations dedicated to supporting individuals with hearing impairments, such as the Canadian Hearing Society (CHS). They offer the CHS National Scholarship Program which provides financial aid to Deaf and hard of hearing students. Keep in mind that these might have specific eligibility criteria that you would want to look into.
Lastly, there are other general disability scholarships like the NEADS National Student Awards Program and the DisabilityAwards.ca Scholarship, which you may be qualified to apply for.
Remember, applying for scholarships often require multiple steps including writing essays and providing references, so start your research early and be mindful of deadlines. Best of luck to you in your search!
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