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Future ASL Interpreter Scholarship

Funded by
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Open
Application Deadline
Mar 11, 2025
Winners Announced
Apr 11, 2025
Education Level
Undergraduate
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate student
Field of Study:
American Sign Language interpreting

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.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published September 13, 2024
Essay Topic

What about sign language or Deaf culture has made you most interested in studying to become an interpreter?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Mar 11, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 11, 2025.