Scholarship Opportunity

Hear 2 Help Scholarship Fund

Offered by Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

The Hear 2 Help Scholarship Fund provides educational assistance to Kansas and Missouri high school seniors who are Deaf or hard of hearing. The scholarship supports students pursuing education at two-year colleges, four-year colleges and universities, or technical programs.

Minimum GPA2.5+
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMarch 15, 2027

Eligibility

  • Be a graduating high school senior in Kansas or Missouri.
  • Be Deaf or hard of hearing.
  • Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
  • Plan to attend a two-year college, four-year college or university, or technical program.
  • Provide a current audiogram signed by a licensed audiologist.

Requirements

  • Complete the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation General Application.
  • Complete the Hear 2 Help supplemental application.
  • Upload a signed audiogram completed within the past year.
  • Submit a personal essay of 500 words or fewer.

How to Apply

  1. 1Create an AcademicWorks account through the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.
  2. 2Complete the General Application.
  3. 3Complete the Hear 2 Help supplemental questions.
  4. 4Upload your signed audiogram.
  5. 5Submit your essay and all required materials before the March 15 deadline.

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