TPA established the Hearing Trust in 1975 to provide financial aid to people who experience deafness or hearing loss and who need assistance in obtaining mechanical devices, medical or specialized treatment or specialized education as well as speech classes, note takers, interpreters, etc. and in other areas of need that are directly related to hearing loss. A selection criterion gives special consideration to individuals demonstrating the greatest financial need. Scholarship recipients are required to attach a copy of all transcripts for courses of study funded by the Trust to the acknowledgement form. Grant recipients are also required to attach a copy of all receipts for expenses exceeding $50 which were funded by a grant by the Trust. Completed applications must be returned to the Trust by the end of each quarter: March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, and December 31st. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.