The Philip and Barbara Green – Aid The Silent Scholarship offers up to $2,500 to support Texas-based students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Half of the award will be paid in the fall semester and the other half in the spring semester. Students may reapply each year; however, receiving the scholarship one year does not guarantee they will be granted it again in subsequent years. Each application will be thoroughly reviewed by Aid The Silent staff, who will prioritize demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds.

All applicants must submit the required materials by the specified deadline. Applications received after the deadline or missing required documents will not be considered. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the recipient’s school, and applicants should clearly detail their financial needs, specifying expenses the scholarship will cover, such as tuition, books, technology, food, or housing. Aid The Silent will use this information to assess the need and determine the awarded amount.

By applying, applicants agree that Aid The Silent staff will review and verify all submitted information to ensure the scholarship meaningfully supports students’ academic and personal goals.

Scholarship Amount: Awards up to $2,500 based on financial need

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Residency: Must be a Texas resident (proof of residency required)
2. Hearing Status: Must be deaf or hard of hearing (audiogram required)
3. School Requirements:
   • Approved institutions include any accredited school in Texas, Gallaudet University, and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
   • Scholarship applies to college-level education or qualified Texas accredited trade schools only
4. Proof of Tuition Waiver:
   • If attending a school in Texas, provide proof of a state-issued Texas Tuition Waiver
   • Students eligible for the Texas Tuition waiver may apply for additional funds to cover costs related to books, technology, food, and housing

Scholarship Disbursement:

• Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the school
• Students may apply each Spring for this scholarship
• Scholarship to be paid directly to the school with half the award being paid in the fall semester and the remaining award to be paid in the spring semester contingent upon the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
  • Minimum GPA: The recipient must maintain a specified minimum Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher.
  • Course Completion Rate: The recipient must successfully complete at least 67% of the coursework they attempt during each semester.
  • Enrollment Status: The recipient must maintain the required enrollment status such as full time or part time.
  • Good Standing: The recipient must remain in good academic standing and disciplinary standing with their educational institution. 

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3. Required Documents:

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