Tom Pinder Education Scholarship

About this award

You can receive up to $3,000 for this award. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. You can use the funds to help pay for your school fees, books, and other materials you need for learning. This is for you if you are a person who is Deaf or hard-of-hearing and you are currently studying in a school program. No deadline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Deaf & Hear Alberta's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. Note that the 2026 window is closed and will open again in 2027. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Deaf & Hear Alberta how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Deaf & Hear Alberta during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Deaf & Hear Alberta whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a person who is Deaf or hard-of-hearing and you must be studying in a school program.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Resident of Alberta

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Check this year's deadline

   We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.

Tips for applying

• ApplicationAvoid sending a generic request for funds. Instead, explain exactly which school fees or books the money will cover. List the specific items you need for your learning.
• SupportAvoid submitting your application without double-checking the requirements. Instead, email karag@deafandhearalberta.ca if you have any difficulties with the submission process.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to check for updates. Instead, set a reminder to visit the Deaf & Hear Alberta website in early 2027 to see when the window opens.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed annual grant. Instead, treat it as a competitive award and prepare your materials well in advance of the 2027 cycle.

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