John Jacob Dold Scholarship

The JOHN JACOB DOLD SCHOLARSHIP provides funding to eligible Deaf High School graduates in the state of Kansas, regardless of gender. Recipients have up to four (4) years after graduation to enroll in and use the scholarship at any post-secondary educational institution of their choice.

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Purpose

The JOHN JACOB DOLD SCHOLARSHIP is funded by the Kansas Association of the Deaf (KAD). The KAD Board developed this scholarship to help High School graduates in the state of Kansas apply to postsecondary educational institutions. This applies to any Deaf and Hard of Hearing graduates from any type of school, such as public or mainstream schools, in the state of Kansas. The fund is available as long as it lasts.

History

John Jacob Dold was the first President of the Kansas Association of the Deaf (KAD) in 1909-1911. He was known as "JJ Dold" and was a longtime member of KAD. He was born in Muscatine, Iowa, and attended the Iowa School for the Deaf. He moved to Olathe, Kansas. He was an educator and teacher at the Kansas School for the Deaf for 49 years, from 1893 to 1942, before retiring. One year later, he passed away at the age of 78.

Award Amount

$2,000 per high school senior, up to two seniors annually.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant(s) must be Deaf (include people who may identify as Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf+, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened). Must submit an audiogram signed by a licensed audiologist, otolaryngologist, physician, or certified technician.
Applicant(s) must be a senior in any type of high school. This scholarship is not open to the students of the Kansas School for the Deaf, as they have the opportunity with the FRANK W. LAROSH SCHOLARSHIP.
Applicant(s) must be a Kansas Resident. KAD will use the applicant's State-issued ID or Driver's License as proof.
Applicant(s) must demonstrate strong academic performance and achieve success in their coursework. A letter of recommendation is highly encouraged.
Applicant(s) must submit a GPA of 2.5 or above and/or ACT scores with a minimum of 14.

Application Period

Applications are due by April 1st of the year.

Scholarship Award Notice

Scholarship Award Criteria

Awarding of scholarships is contingent upon the strength of the application, the availability of funds, the proposed individual's endeavor merit, and the volume of applications received. Receipt of a scholarship is not guaranteed.

Confidentiality Assurance

Personal details such as age, address, and driver's license number are treated with utmost confidentiality and will not be disclosed. Information about the awarded endeavor may be shared publicly.

Selection Process

The KAD Board of Directors convenes as requests come in to evaluate and, by majority vote, approve them.

Announcement of Winners

The KAD President will send a letter(s) with an award(s) to the selected recipient(s), including instructions to contact the Treasurer with information such as the student ID number and the address of the post-secondary educational institute where the check will be mailed. The scholarship recipient(s) will then be announced on KAD's website, social media, and newsletter.