Generational trauma is a real condition and a form of post-traumatic stress disorder that has lived hidden and unnamed in the hearts and minds of many Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) communities for centuries.

It is a complex form of trauma that affects one from a mental, spiritual, physical, and economic standpoint. Its symptoms attack from the inside first, leading some to choose a path of fear over love. That fear can then turn into emotions like self-hate, anger, and despair, which foster self-destructive behaviors that can lead to alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders, or poverty. When these negative emotions and behaviors are left unchecked, they repeat a vicious cycle of stagnation that can perpetuate unhappiness, violence, and even death.

This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students so they can succeed in all of their endeavors and advocate for the importance of mental health in overcoming generational trauma.

Any BIPOC student pursuing a four-year degree in psychology with at least a 2.5 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants who are musically inclined and those who are engaged in mindfulness behavior practices are preferred.

To apply, tell us why you have chosen to pursue a degree in psychology and how mental health services help BIPOC people.

Donor Profile: Shawn Witherspoon

Shawn Witherspoon

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Good Vibes Only Scholarship in Memory of C. Spoon

Deadline: Mar 17, 2025