Apply for the Coda Student Interpreter Grant

Applications are now open for the Coda Student Interpreter Grant!

Asign recognizes the unique challenges Codas face in pursuing interpreter education. To help reduce these barriers and support a more inclusive profession, we award $3,000 each year to one outstanding Coda student interpreter. 

This grant was set up in memory of Christine Wilson—Asign co-founder, proud Coda, and extraordinary interpreter. Christine was more than a colleague; she was a mentor, a friend, and a guiding force in the interpreting community.

Grant eligibility: 

To apply, you must: 

• Identify as a Coda
• Be enrolled in a Canadian Interpreter Education Program (IEP) (proof of acceptance or course registration required.)
• Submit a resume, cover letter, and an ASL video (max 8 minutes) covering:
  
  • Your involvement in the Deaf community. 
  • Why you want to become an interpreter. 
  • How you plan to contribute to the Deaf and interpreting communities after graduation. 

Include your video as a link or cloud-based file in your email application. 

A dedicated committee will review applications and select one recipient for the grant. 

Deadline: June 20th, 2025
Recipient Announcement: July 4th, 2025 (via email) 

Submit your application or send questions to hr@asign.ca. 

Spread the word and apply today!