Education Scholarship

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

The intended purpose of this scholarship is to support deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Pennsylvania who desire to pursue or enhance a career that focuses on nurturing deaf and hard of hearing children.

Fields of study may include, but are not limited to:

• Early Childhood Education
• Public School Teaching
• Social Work
• Medical Field
• Accredited Trade Schools

• Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• College or trade school students must have at least 26 earned credits.
• Applications must be received by May 1st of each year.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000 (awarded in June).
• Checks are sent directly to the college or trade school after receipt of an official transcript.
• Scholarships are awarded to:
  • Three (3) high school seniors
  • One (1) undergraduate college student
• Community service, activities, and leadership are considered.
• Applicants may apply for up to four (4) years.
• All applications are confidential.

• All forms, essays, and letters of reference must be postmarked by May 1st.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee and submitted to the PSAD
• Board for final approval.
• Award recipients will be notified and announced on the PSAD website.

Submission Address

Completed applications and letters of reference must be sent to:
PSAD Scholarship
c/o Grace Shirk-Emmons
1961 New St.
East Petersburg, PA 17520
Or email to: Scholarship@psad.org