George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law

The George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law supports full-time graduate students with bilateral moderate to profound hearing loss who are attending an accredited law school. Established in honor of George H. Nofer’s service to the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell), this scholarship recognizes his contributions to law and deafness research and education.Scholarship Details• Up to three scholarships of up to $5,000 each awarded annually• Supports full-time law students• Previous recipients may reapply for their second and third years of law school, provided they completed at least nine credit hours in the prior academic yearEligibility Criteria• Use listening and spoken language as your primary mode of communication• Have a pre-lingual bilateral hearing loss (diagnosed before age 4) in the moderately-severe to profound range• Meet the hearing loss requirement with an unaided Pure-Tone Average (PTA) of 60 dB or greater in the better hearing ear, or have cochlear implants• Accepted or enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited law school for the 2025-2026 academic yearFormula for Calculating PTA• On the unaided audiogram, look at the results for the better hearing ear at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz• Add the three numbers together, then divide the total by three• To qualify, the PTA must be 60 or greaterApplication Process1. Confirm your eligibility based on the hearing loss and academic criteria2. Prepare documentation, including audiogram results, proof of law school enrollment or acceptance, and other supporting materials3. Complete the scholarship application form4. Submit your application before the specified deadlineThe George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law provides a unique opportunity for students with hearing loss to pursue their legal education while honoring the legacy of George H. Nofer. If you meet the criteria, apply today to take the next step toward achieving your legal career goals!