The Central Oklahoma Chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America will award two (2) $1000 scholarships to residents of Oklahoma who will be attending an institution of higher learning in Oklahoma. Application for HLAA Central Oklahoma Chapter’s Scholarship Name: __________________________________________ Parents name: _____________________________________ Address: _________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________ Institution attending: _________________________________ Applications must be submitted in writing prior to April 2, 2018 and mailed to: HLAA Central Oklahoma Chapter PO Box 42801 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or delivered in person Monday through Friday 10AM -3PM to: Hearing Helpers Room 5100 N Brookline, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Required Attachments: Essay Copy of audiogram or letter from an Audiologist or ENT Transcript(s) Copy of birth certificate or valid state issued ID The Central Oklahoma Chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America will award two (2) scholarships of $1000 each to residents of Oklahoma who will be attending an Oklahoma institution of higher learning the fall of 2018. The applicant must: • Present documentation of hearing loss; such as a copy of an audiogram or letter from a qualified professional (AuD or ENT) • Provide copy of birth certificate, valid state ID, etc. • Be resident of Oklahoma and submit residence address and phone number • Submit a transcript or other document showing GPA • Submit a copy of the Oklahoma institution of higher education's(*) acceptance letter • Agree to allow HLAA-COC use of name & photo • Submit completed application in writing by April 2, 2018 • Submit an essay consisting of 1,000 – 3,000 words expressing your goals and telling your story of how hearing loss has affected your life • Agree to an interview of the Scholarship Selection Committee • One application per student • Scholarship recipients are selected by a Scholarship Selection Committee • Recipient will be notified in writing • Recipient must be willing to attend the August HLAA-COC meeting to receive the scholarship certificate • Funds may be used for tuition, fees and book expenses with scholarship funds paid directly to the institution (*) Higher education is defined as university, college, career training, or post-high school institution of learning