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
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California State University-Northridge
Four or more years; Public; $17,622 average out-state tuition; $5,742 average in-state tuition |
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California State University-Long Beach
Four or more years; Public; $17,622 average out-state tuition; $5,742 average in-state tuition |
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California State University-Sacramento
Four or more years; Public; $17,622 average out-state tuition; $5,742 average in-state tuition |
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Gallaudet University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $16,512 average out-state tuition; $16,512 average in-state tuition |
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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 |
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Towson University
Four or more years; Public; $22,152 average out-state tuition; $7,100 average in-state tuition |
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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
ASH Graduate ScholarshipAmerican Speech Language Hearing Foundation |
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award $5,000 |
deadline May 20, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe ASH Graduate Scholarship is available to graduate students studying communication sciences and disorders. You must be enrolled on full-time basis at an accredited U.S. institution to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic merit, letters of recommendation, and essay submission. View Scholarship Details |
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Francesca A Marx ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. ... View Scholarship Details |
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Anne Sullivan Endowed ScholarshipSouth Puget Sound Community College |
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award $800 |
deadline June 30, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Anne Sullivan Endowed Scholarship is available to students at South Puget Sound Community College. Preference is given to students who are pursuing a career in social work and / or have an association to the deaf community. View Scholarship Details |
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Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones ScholarshipSam Houston State University |
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award Up to $1,000 |
deadline August 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Maxine Cass and Deanne Yackle Memorial ScholarshipIowa Lakes Community College |
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award $500 |
deadline September 30, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Leading the Dream Advocacy Remote Fellowship-PAIDUnited We Dream |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Leading the Dream Advocacy Remote Fellowship is open to students who are deeply committed to UWD’s mission, curious, resourceful, interested in learning the mechanics of federal policymaking, and eager to contribute to advocacy campaigns that elevate the voices of immigrant youth. You should have a strong understanding of the immigrant... View Scholarship Details |
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Equality Florida Safe and Healthy Schools Fellowship-PAIDEquality Florida |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Equality Florida Public Policy Fellowship-PAIDEquality Florida |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. ... View Scholarship Details |
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Equality Florida Field and Advocacy Fellowship-PAIDEquality Florida |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Human Services and Disabilities Studies ScholarshipIowa Lakes Community College |
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award Up to $0 |
deadline September 30, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Deaf Studies Related Majors
- Women's Studies
- African-American/Black Studies
- French Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- East Asian Studies
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender and Group Studies
- African Studies
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- German Studies
- Chinese Studies
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- Gay/Lesbian Studies
- Spanish and Iberian Studies
- Russian Studies
- Area Studies
- Korean Studies
