Cochlear North America Celebrates International Cochlear Implant Day with Announcement of 2026 Academic Scholarship Recipients

LONE TREE, Colo., Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of International Cochlear Implant Day, Cochlear North America is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Cochlear Academic Scholarships. This year, eight exceptional students, who are also recipients of the Cochlear™ Nucleus® System, Cochlear Baha® System, or Cochlear Osia® System, were selected for their academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.

"Each of our scholarship recipients has shown what's possible when passion and perseverance come together," Lisa Aubert, President, Cochlear North America said. "Their drive, their leadership, and the way they continue to lean into their goals is truly inspiring. We're honored to support them and can't wait to see the impact they'll make in the world."

Graeme Clark Scholarship Winners

Named in honor of Professor Graeme Clark, pioneer of the multi‑channel cochlear implant, the Graeme Clark Scholarship recognizes academically outstanding Cochlear Nucleus Implant recipients.

Anders Tjellström Scholarship Winners

Named for the co‑creator of the first bone conduction implant, this scholarship honors Baha® and Osia® System recipients who excel academically and demonstrate community leadership.

Cochlear North America Vocational Scholarship

Now in its fourth year, the scholarships include the Cochlear Americas Vocational Scholarship, for students attending technical, vocational or trade schools.

About the Cochlear Academic Scholarships

Each student will receive $2,000 per year for up to four years toward an accredited college or university program, reflecting Cochlear's commitment to supporting access to education and enabling future innovators, leaders, and changemakers.

For more information about Cochlear's annual scholarship programs, visit our website here.

About Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH)

People have always been Cochlear's inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant after seeing his father struggle with hearing loss. Since 1981, Cochlear has helped more than 750,000 people of all ages in more than 180 countries to hear. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear connects people with life's opportunities, and welcomes them to the world's largest hearing implant community.

Cochlear has a global workforce of more than 5,500 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$3 billion to date in research and development to push the boundaries of technology and help more people hear.

SOURCE Cochlear North America