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Nevada Hands & Voices Scholarship

Offered by Nevada Hands & Voices

A statewide scholarship for deaf and hard-of-hearing Nevada graduates continuing into college, university, community college, technical training, certification, or another postsecondary pathway.

Minimum GPA2.5+
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineApril 10, 2026

Eligibility

  • Have been diagnosed with unilateral or bilateral hearing loss before age 18.
  • Graduate from a Nevada high school in 2026 with an Advanced, Standard, or Adjusted Diploma.
  • Have at least a 2.5 GPA.
  • Apply to or enroll in an eligible postsecondary program for summer or fall 2026.

Requirements

  • Complete the digital application.
  • Provide verification of application or acceptance to higher education.
  • Submit a written or video essay.
  • Provide an audiogram or cochlear-implant mapping report.
  • Submit a high school transcript and two recommendation letters.

How to Apply

  1. 1Review the application instructions and recommendation-letter directions.
  2. 2Choose and prepare the written or video essay.
  3. 3Gather hearing documentation, transcript, recommendations, and postsecondary verification.
  4. 4Complete the digital application by the deadline.

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