Deaf Studies

Deaf studies are academic disciplines concerned with the study of the deaf social life of human groups and individuals including anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, social studies, and sociology. The Deaf studies comprise the scientific study of the deaf-related aspects of the world. Studying the lives of those who are Deaf include learning about their culture, sign language, history and their human rights. Those who participate and join this field of study are involved with promoting the change of views and perspectives of the larger society regarding Deaf people.

Deaf studies includes the study of:

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Matching Deaf Studies Colleges

California State University-Northridge

Four or more years; Public; $17,622 average out-state tuition; $5,742 average in-state tuition

California State University-Long Beach

Four or more years; Public; $17,622 average out-state tuition; $5,742 average in-state tuition

California State University-Sacramento

Four or more years; Public; $17,622 average out-state tuition; $5,742 average in-state tuition

Gallaudet University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $16,512 average out-state tuition; $16,512 average in-state tuition

Community College of Baltimore County

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $8,928 average out-state tuition; $5,784 average in-state tuition

Towson University

Four or more years; Public; $22,152 average out-state tuition; $7,100 average in-state tuition

Carolina University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $12,600 average out-state tuition; $12,600 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Deaf Studies Majors

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Francesca A Marx Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

$1,000 Varies See Details

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The Francesca A Marx Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are studying studying classical, medieval, or early modern literature and writing. You must be exploring disability studies, ecocriticism, or animal rights through your studies to be considered for this award. ...

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Francesca A Marx Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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$1,000

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The Francesca A Marx Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are studying studying classical, medieval, or early modern literature and writing. You must be exploring disability studies, ecocriticism, or animal rights through your studies to be considered for this award. ...

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Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship

Sam Houston State University

Up to $1,000 August 20, 2025 See Details

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The Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in liberal arts or graphic arts at Sam Houston State University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship

Sam Houston State University

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Up to $1,000

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August 20, 2025
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The Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in liberal arts or graphic arts at Sam Houston State University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Maxine Cass and Deanne Yackle Memorial Scholarship

Iowa Lakes Community College

$500 October 01, 2025 See Details

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The Maxine Cass and Deanne Yackle Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Iowa Lakes Community College. You must be enrolled in the human services / disabilities studies program or be living with a disability to be eligible for this award.

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Maxine Cass and Deanne Yackle Memorial Scholarship

Iowa Lakes Community College

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$500

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October 01, 2025
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The Maxine Cass and Deanne Yackle Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Iowa Lakes Community College. You must be enrolled in the human services / disabilities studies program or be living with a disability to be eligible for this award.

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Kalos Scholarship - North Greenville University

North Greenville University

100% of tuition January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Kalos Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at North Greenville University who have a minimum 3.75 unweighted GPA combined with a minimum 1320 SAT or 28 ACT or 88 CLT. To be considered for this award, you must have an interest in studying the humanities, more specifically English, foreign languages, literature, history, political...

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Kalos Scholarship - North Greenville University

North Greenville University

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100% of tuition

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January 15, 2026
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The Kalos Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at North Greenville University who have a minimum 3.75 unweighted GPA combined with a minimum 1320 SAT or 28 ACT or 88 CLT. To be considered for this award, you must have an interest in studying the humanities, more specifically English, foreign languages, literature, history, political...

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Rock the Vote Remote Civic Technology Fellowship-PAID

Rock the Vote

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The Rock the Vote Remote Civic Technology Fellowship is available to students with professional and/or academic experience in research, policy, voter engagement, and/or elections. To be considered for this opportunity, you should have demonstrated experience using and learning new technology platforms, obsessive attention to detail, exceptional...

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Rock the Vote Remote Civic Technology Fellowship-PAID

Rock the Vote

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The Rock the Vote Remote Civic Technology Fellowship is available to students with professional and/or academic experience in research, policy, voter engagement, and/or elections. To be considered for this opportunity, you should have demonstrated experience using and learning new technology platforms, obsessive attention to detail, exceptional...

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Equality Florida Safe and Healthy Schools Fellowship-PAID

Equality Florida

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The Equality Florida Safe and Healthy Schools Fellowship is available to students who have event planning and organizing skills, are proficient with Google and Microsoft Office Suites, are comfortable with public speaking, possess strong analyzation skills, and can conduct themselves with exceptional standards of professionalism, particularly...

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Equality Florida Safe and Healthy Schools Fellowship-PAID

Equality Florida

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The Equality Florida Safe and Healthy Schools Fellowship is available to students who have event planning and organizing skills, are proficient with Google and Microsoft Office Suites, are comfortable with public speaking, possess strong analyzation skills, and can conduct themselves with exceptional standards of professionalism, particularly...

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Equality Florida Public Policy Fellowship-PAID

Equality Florida

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The Equality Florida Public Policy Fellowship is available to students who have an interest in civil rights and policy or politics, possess strong organizing and event planning skills, are comfortable speaking with a diverse audience, and have video conferencing capabilities. Preference will be given to applicants with legislative experience. ...

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Equality Florida Public Policy Fellowship-PAID

Equality Florida

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The Equality Florida Public Policy Fellowship is available to students who have an interest in civil rights and policy or politics, possess strong organizing and event planning skills, are comfortable speaking with a diverse audience, and have video conferencing capabilities. Preference will be given to applicants with legislative experience. ...

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Equality Florida Field and Advocacy Fellowship-PAID

Equality Florida

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The Equality Florida Field and Advocacy Fellowship is available to students who have event planning and organizing skills, are highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a reliable smartphone and laptop, and are comfortable speaking to strangers and people with different world/political views. As an intern, you will work with...

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Equality Florida Field and Advocacy Fellowship-PAID

Equality Florida

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The Equality Florida Field and Advocacy Fellowship is available to students who have event planning and organizing skills, are highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a reliable smartphone and laptop, and are comfortable speaking to strangers and people with different world/political views. As an intern, you will work with...

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Human Services and Disabilities Studies Scholarship

Iowa Lakes Community College

Up to $0 October 01, 2025 See Details

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The We Believe Human Services and Disabilities Studies Scholarship is available to full - time students at Iowa Lakes Community College. You must be majoring in human services / disabilities studies, have a minimum GPA of 2.0, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Human Services and Disabilities Studies Scholarship

Iowa Lakes Community College

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Up to $0

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October 01, 2025
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The We Believe Human Services and Disabilities Studies Scholarship is available to full - time students at Iowa Lakes Community College. You must be majoring in human services / disabilities studies, have a minimum GPA of 2.0, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Jim and Dorothy Carlson Undergraduate Benefit Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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The Jim and Dorothy Carlson Undergraduate Benefit Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. Preference will be given to students from Sacramento, CA.

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Jim and Dorothy Carlson Undergraduate Benefit Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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The Jim and Dorothy Carlson Undergraduate Benefit Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. Preference will be given to students from Sacramento, CA.

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