Scholarships
Thanks to your generous and continuous financial support, Sign With Me can thrive and expand its grants and scholarship programs. These initiatives play a crucial role in supporting educational and professional endeavors for aspiring hearing and deaf ASL influencers. Your contributions make a significant impact in shaping a brighter future for these individuals and empowering them to make a positive difference in the world through American Sign Language.
SWM Advocacy Scholarship
Application Deadline: May 12, 2026
Amount Awarded: $250
Sign with Me, Incorporated (SWM) proudly presents a scholarship opportunity for graduating seniors of Lawndale High School who have displayed a strong commitment to American Sign Language (ASL). This scholarship aims to provide educational support to individuals who have completed a minimum of two (2) years of ASL coursework and exhibit a genuine passion for furthering their studies in ASL.
Applicants should also demonstrate a genuine interest in promoting equal communication access for individuals who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing within their future professional fields. Candidates must have a commendable academic record, maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA.
The announcement will be made on May 22, 2026
To apply for this prestigious scholarship, please submit a one-page essay via email detailing why you believe you should be awarded this scholarship. The submission deadline is May 12, 2026. The announcements will be made May 22, 2026. We look forward to recognizing and supporting those who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the world of ASL and fostering inclusivity for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Email Us Here: [email protected]
2025 SWM (DHH) Advocacy Scholarship Award Recipients
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- David Puentes, La Mirada High School
- Aubrey Covington, Lawndale High School
- Sarah Perez, Lawndale High School
- Anthony McFarland, California School for the Deaf Riverside
- Taj Hawk-Miller, California School for the Deaf Riverside
- Sofia Rosales, California School for the Deaf Riverside
- Efrim Sewiha, California School for the Deaf Riverside
2024 SWM (DHH) Advocacy Scholarship Award Recipients
- Alisa Murphy, Lawndale High School
- Chloe Newman, Lawndale High School
- Samatha Recinos, Lawndale High School
- Monserrath Morando Rojas, Lawndale High School
2023 SWM (DHH)Advocacy Scholarship Award Recipients
- Alondra Corona, Lawndale High School
- Vanessa Corona, Lawndale High School
Deaf Schools & DHH Programs SWM Achievement Scholarship (Deaf Students)
Application Deadline: May 12, 2026
Amount Awarded: $250
In 2021, Sign with Me, Incorporated (SWM) introduced a scholarship program designed to offer educational assistance to graduating seniors who are d/Deaf and are preparing to enter college, university, or trade school. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, reflecting their dedication to academic excellence.
To be considered for this esteemed scholarship, please submit a one-page essay via email, outlining the reasons you believe you should be awarded this educational support.
The application deadline is May 22, 2026. The announcements will be made May 23, 2026. We are eager to support and celebrate the aspirations of talented d/Deaf individuals in their pursuit of higher education and future success. Email Us Here: [email protected]
2024 SWM (DHH) SCHOLARSHIP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Recipients
- Joshua Cypert, CSDR
- Yatziri Sierra, CSDR
- Nicole Suarez, CSDR
2023 SWM (DHH) Scholarship Achievement Award Recipients
- Joseph I. Domingo, Burbank High School
- Diana Fernandez, Burbank High School