PSAD Scholarship

The concept of this scholarship fund was approved by the PSAD Board of Managers in 2012.

Scholarship(s) are awarded annually to qualified deaf and hard of hearing applicants in the State of Pennsylvania who wish to pursue or enhance a career, which focuses on the nurturing of deaf and hard of hearing children.

The intended purpose of the PSAD Scholarship is to support the deaf and hard of hearing individuals who desire to attain or accomplish a goal or career.

This could include, but is not necessarily limited to, early childhood education, public school teaching, social work and the medical field.

Each year the Scholarship Committee will review applications based on a GPA of 3.0 or higher and at least (26 credits for college students).

Applications must be received by May 1st of each year. Application forms are available through PSAD’s website: www.PSAD.org/scholarship

The Scholarship award is $1,000 which will be awarded in June of each year. Checks are sent directly to the college of one’s choice after a transcript from the college is received.

Scholarships are given to three (3) high school seniors and one (1) undergraduate college student. Community services, other activities and interests will weigh in the final decision.

Applicants must include forms, letters of reference, and recommendations, and show their determination and commitment in completing their education.

All applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

The Scholarship Committee will oversee the application process and present them to the PSAD Board of Managers for their Consideration and final decision.

You may apply each year for up to four (4) years.

The intended purpose of the PSAD Athletic Scholarship is to support deaf and hard of hearing individuals who desire to pursue a college and career.

Up to one (1) Scholarship are awarded annually to selected deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the State of Pennsylvania who wish to continue their education or career which focuses on the nurturing of deaf and hard of hearing children.

1. All application forms, letters of reference and essays must be received and postmarked by April 1st. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
2. All applications will be reviewed by May 1st with the most qualified applicant(s) will be selected.
3. A $1,000.00 check will be sent to college of one's choice after review of high school transcript (2.5 or greater on 4-point scale) is sent to PSAD.
4. You will be notified once the decision has been approved. Winners will also be announced through PSAD Website: www.psad.org