It is envisaged that these grants will significantly facilitate the ability to complete future study for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Secondary Student Grant

Value: $2,000 each

Open to students currently in Years 10 or 11 at time of nomination and will be in Year 11 or 12 in the following year.

Post-Secondary Student Grants

Value: $3,000 each

Category: Open to students currently in Year 12 at time of nomination or students currently enrolled in Post-Secondary studies, including University, TAFE Institutes, Apprenticeships and Traineeships. Students must be studying in the year following nomination.

Eligibility

Applicants must: 

• be deaf or have a permanent hearing loss in both ears. 
  • A current audiogram performed by a qualified audiologist must be included with the completed application. 
  • If the student has a cochlear implant, a statement from a Cochlear Implant Clinic, a Teacher of the Deaf, or a Disability Liaison Officer (or equivalent) in a tertiary institution that a cochlear implant is used must be provided in lieu of an audiogram. 
• be a student in a school in a State or Territory of Australia. 
• be nominated by a person who can provide supporting evidence for the nomination [e.g., Teachers, Aides, Interpreters, Tutors, Course Coordinators, Families / Caregivers]. 
• be a Permanent Resident of Australia. 
• not be a previous recipient of a Deafness Foundation Education Encouragement Grant or Grant. Prior unsuccessful applicants may reapply.

• Email: management@deafness.org.au