Students will receive two state-of-the-art hearing aids which best fit their hearing loss, along with a scholarship to the student's college or vocational school of choice. A signed photo release and a signed HIPAA form must be submitted. If a student is a minor, then those forms must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Two letters of reference must also be submitted. Judges will base their decisions on four overall criteria: 1. The writing quality of the essay, which includes grammar and punctuation. 2. The content: whether the essay discusses all questions that pertain to the student's situation. 3. The student will benefit from the use of hearing aids. 4. The student's activities and involvement in school, community and home. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.