Future ASL Interpreter Scholarship
People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing often don’t have their needs met in many public spaces, making it difficult for them to obtain health care, pursue education, and attain their other goals.
Many Deaf people have to rely on lip reading, which often conveys just a small fraction of a conversation or speech. In addition to other accessibility tools such as captioning, the world needs more qualified and dedicated interpreters in order to make society more welcoming and equitable to those who struggle with communication. Interpreters can make all of the difference in academic settings and at other events, ensuring that students aren’t left behind due to their disability.
This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to become interpreters.
Any undergraduate student in a two or four-year program who is studying American Sign Language interpreting may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us what about sign language or Deaf culture most inspired you to pursue a career in interpreting.
What about sign language or Deaf culture has made you most interested in studying to become an interpreter?
Winners and Finalists
April 2025
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The application deadline is Mar 11, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 11, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 11, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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