Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH) Scholarship

Q: When is the deadline for Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH) Scholarship?

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Funding Amount

$2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Overview

CCDHH Scholarship

Purpose: Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH) offers an opportunity for children who are deaf or hard of hearing to present their thoughts in the community, gaining skills which can only come from signing or speaking to a large audience.

Eligibility: Children who are deaf or hard of hearing

Award Structure:

Winners advance to District contest to compete for $2,500 college scholarship
Optimist International Foundations fund a $2,500 scholarship to any District that meets minimum participation criteria

Focus Areas: Communication skills, deaf and hard of hearing youth empowerment

Geographic Scope: St. Louis, MO and District level

Funder: Optimist Club of St. Louis & Optimist International Foundations

How to Apply

Application Process

Participants present their thoughts through signing or speaking to a large audience at club level, with winners advancing to District contests for scholarship competition.

Contact: Visit stloptimists.org for specific registration and participation details.

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