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Apply for $500 Scholarship by Sun May 10

Apr 23
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Updated: Apr 25

The 2026 deadline to apply for the annual Dr. Brian D. McCartney scholarship is coming soon. The funds are meant to be used to support those who are: in an interpreter training program, working interpreters or students seeking financial support for mentoring, Deaf individuals attending professional training, and/or working interpreters (Deaf or hearing) seeking professional development or educational support. 


Dr. Brian D. McCartney (July 19, 1950 - April 26, 1998) was the first Deaf Superintendent of the Michigan School for the Deaf from 1991 to 1997. This award was established in honor of Dr. McCartney, and is intended to offer support to the professionals in the field of interpreting.


The award is $500 and applicants are eligible to receive this award one time. 


To apply, complete and submit the application form by Sunday, May 10. If you have already submitted an application since June, 2025, your submission has been saved, and you do not need to submit again to be considered.


 
 
 

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