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Dean Ritter Foundation Scholarship for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The Dean Ritter Foundation Scholarship for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 annually to graduating high school seniors throughout Illinois who have severe to profound hearing impairments. Individuals with financial needs will receive special consideration, but the program does not make scholarship decisions solely on a financial basis. Application deadlines and the number and amount of scholarships vary each year.

Students must be continuing their education at an accredited university or technical school to receive tuition scholarships. They must also:

  • Be an Illinois resident
  • Be a senior in high school in good standing
  • Have significant (severe to profound) hearing loss in one or both ears