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Cochlear announces 2023 winners of annual scholarshipsThe Graeme Clark, Anders Tjellstro¨m and new Vocational Scholarships recognize exemplary leaders throughout the hearing loss community LONE TREE, Colo., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH), the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, announced today the winners of the 21st annual Graeme Clark, the 12th annual Anders Tjellström, and 1st annual Vocational Scholarships. The Academic Scholarships are named after two pioneers of the hearing implant industry and recognize Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implant, Cochlear Baha® System and Cochlear Osia® System recipients in the United States and Canada who uphold the Cochlear ideals of leadership, humanity, and demonstrate high academic achievement. New in 2023, Cochlear has introduced the Cochlear Americas Vocational Scholarship. Recognizing that recipients have many different paths to successful careers, this scholarship is for students attending technical, vocational or trade schools. "Without Cochlear technology, I would not be so empowered" says Selena Zou, Cochlear Nucleus Implant Recipient "All of the applicants are exceptional in many ways," said René Courtney, Vice President & General Manager, Recipient Services, Cochlear Americas. "This year's selection process was challenging, and we are in awe of the achievements and aspirations of our applicants. We recognize that many of our recipients choose different paths forward and as a result we are excited to launch a new Vocational Scholarship this year to support even more recipients as they reach for their dreams." The four 2023 Graeme Clark Scholarship winners are:
"The mental awakening that followed my acquisition of Cochlear technology played a role in my developing of a simple philosophy that anything can be earned if my actions express my desire and reflect the passion I speak of," says Blessed Mbogo, Cochlear Nucleus Implant Recipient. "Without technology, I would not be able to hear. Without technology, I would not be able to participate in so many aspects of my lif – music, sport, education, and more – that are essential for me to connect with and give back to my community. Without Cochlear technology, I would not have come so far, nor experienced so much," says Selena Zou, Cochlear Nucleus Implant Recipient, "without Cochlear technology, I would not be so empowered." The three 2023 Anders Tjellström Scholarship winners are:
Anna Nack, Cochlear Baha System Recipient says her Baha Sound Processors are her superpower. "With the confidence empowered by [Baha Sound Processors], I am still overwhelmed by my accomplishments, like how being a lone female in my high school's engineering club was daunting," Anna explains. "I told myself – 'I've made it so far! I refuse to quit. I'm a deaf orphan who will be a biomedical engineer. I have a voice. I will succeed!" The 2023 Cochlear Americas Vocational Scholarship winner is:
Franco Di Paolo, Cochlear Nucleus Implant Recipient, shares "growing up with a cochlear implant has been a unique experience and has helped me learn self-advocacy skills that will help me to overcome challenges in the years to come." About the Scholarships Academic scholarship winners will receive $2,000 per year for up to four years at an accredited college or university, providing $8,000 to each student. Vocational scholarship winners receive $2,000 per year for up to two years. This adds up to $60,000 in total scholarship funds given by Cochlear Americas for this year's winners. Since 2002, Cochlear Americas has awarded $1,024,000 to 128 college students. A total of 167 applications were received this year. An esteemed panel of judges helped review and select the scholarship winners: Christine Epstein, Au.D., CCC-A Ariana Farhad, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT Erika McCarty Walsh, MD Jane Osher, Au.D. Sarah Spencer, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT For more information about the scholarships, visit Cochlear.com/us/Scholarship. About Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) Cochlear has a global workforce of more than 4,500 people, with a passion for progress, who strive to meet the needs of people living with hearing loss. The company continually innovates to anticipate future needs, investing more than AUD$2 billion to date in research and development to push the boundaries of technology and help more people hear. Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always read the instructions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information. Views expressed are those of the individual. Consult your health professional to determine if you are a candidate for Cochlear technology. © Cochlear Limited 2023. All rights reserved. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cochlear-announces-2023-winners-of-annual-scholarships-301754934.html SOURCE Cochlear Limited |