Scholarships
Cochlear™ scholarships support recipients with Cochlear hearing solutions to undertake university study and help fulfill their life ambitions.
What you'll find on this page
- The scholarships available for Cochlear Implant recipients
- Details on who is eligible for a Cochlear scholarship
- How to apply
Cochlear is proud to support the academic excellence of our recipients through two scholarships for further study:
- The Graeme Clark Scholarship for Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implant recipients.
- The Anders Tjellström Scholarship for Cochlear™ Baha® Implant recipients.
We take pride in seeing our recipients use their Nucleus or Baha system to help them succeed in their studies and reach personal goals.
We award our scholarships based on academic achievement and a demonstrated commitment to the Cochlear ideals of leadership and humanity.
For our Nucleus Implant recipients: The Graeme Clark Scholarship
The Graeme Clark Scholarship is open to Nucleus implant recipients in the UK and Ireland. This award helps individuals further themselves by undertaking university studies.
The work of Graeme Clark
Professor Graeme Clark was the Professor of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Melbourne. The pioneering work of his department led to the first multi-channel research implant – also known as a ‘bionic ear’ – being ‘switched on’ in 1978. The team also produced the first Nucleus Implant in 1982.
Professor Clark’s lifelong commitment to finding a solution for hearing impaired people inspired a revolution not only for those with severe to profound hearing loss, but also for their families and friends.
Who is eligible for the award?
The UK & Ireland Scholarship is open to Cochlear Nucleus recipients who are:
- A UK or Irish resident implanted at a UK or Irish cochlear implant centre.
- 16 years or over at application deadline.
- Studying for at least another two years.
Candidates must also be:
- Currently completing their final year of school or college.
- Accepted onto a full-time university or other tertiary education course.
OR
- Mature students who have been accepted onto a full-time or other tertiary education course.
OR
- Students currently undertaking a full-time university degree or other tertiary education course.
Previous applicants can apply if they meet the above criteria.
When does the scholarship application process start?
Applications are now open. To start the application process please download this form.
What is the value of the scholarship?
The scholarship is worth £6,000 (€7,000) paid directly to the winner in two instalments.
How is the winner selected?
We award the scholarship based on academic achievement and a demonstrated commitment to the Cochlear ideals of compassion and benevolence.
A judging panel of three independent Cochlear implant professionals selects the winner based on application submissions. The decision of the panel is final.
How will the winner be notified?
We contact the winner via email within four months of the deadline date.
For our Baha Implant recipients: The Anders Tjellström Scholarship
The Anders Tjellström Scholarship is open to Baha Implant recipients in the UK & Ireland. This award helps individuals further themselves by undertaking university studies.
The work of Anders Tjellström
Dr. Anders Tjellström was an ENT surgeon with the Department of Otolaryngology at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
In 1972, Dr. Tjellström's doctoral work at the university brought him into contact with Professor Per-Ingvar Brånemark, a pioneer in the field of osseointegration.
In that same year, Tjellström and Brånemark collaborated to treat the first patient with a bone anchored hearing system. Ever since his first patient, Dr. Tjellström has worked tirelessly to restore hearing to thousands of people around the world.
Who is eligible for the award?
The UK & Ireland Scholarship is open to Cochlear Baha recipients who are:
- A UK or Irish resident and implanted at a UK or Irish cochlear implant centre.
- 16 years or over at application deadline.
- Studying for at least another two years.
Candidates must also be:
- Currently completing their final year of school or college.
- Accepted onto a full-time university or other tertiary education course.
OR
- Mature students who have been accepted onto a full-time or other tertiary education course.
OR
- students currently undertaking a full-time university degree or other tertiary education course.
Previous applicants can apply if they meet the above criteria.
When does the scholarship application process start?
Applications are now open. To start the application process please download this form.
What is the value of the scholarship?
The scholarship is worth £6,000 (€7,000) paid directly to the winner in two instalments.
How is the winner selected?
We award the scholarship based on academic achievement and a demonstrated commitment to the Cochlear ideals of compassion and benevolence.
A judging panel of three independent Baha Implant professionals selects the winner based on application submissions. The decision of the panel is final.
How will the winner be notified?
We contact the winner via email within four months of the deadline date.
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