The DEAF UP SCHOLARSHIP is funding awards for eligible young Deaf individuals of Kansas prioritizing ages 14 through 30 to ELEVATE, EXPAND, and ENHANCE their personal skill building endeavors in their specific fields of interests, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and activism.
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YEAR 2024 AWARD AMOUNT: $50 - $3,000
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Applications are accepted at any time during the award year.
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The DEAF GAIN LaRosh Scholarship is funding awards for eligible young Deaf adults prioritizing ages 18 through 40, Deaf-led/owned organizations, businesses or groups of Kansas to create or support endeavors that contribute to the elevation and growth of Deaf leaders, the Deaf community, the Deaf ecosystem, and human diversity.
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YEAR 2025 AWARD AMOUNT: $100 to $6,000
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APPLICATION PERIOD: Accepting applications from March 1st to April 30th Annually.
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Such endeavors awarded include initiatives in a wide range of areas:
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Endeavors that are novel or experimental and evoke surprise.
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Endeavors that challenge and inspire.
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Endeavors that create revolutionary products or services.
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Endeavors that foster collectivist and multigenerational communities.
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Endeavors that grow new or strengthen existing leaders or entrepreneurs.
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Endeavors that promote social justice and human biological diversity.
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