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Top Mental Health Scholarships for Students (Updated August 2025)

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  1. Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dr.Terence O. Hayes Sr.

    Amount

    $3,805

    Deadline

    Jun 13, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    The Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship will support the academic endeavors of one student who has struggled with or has been impacted by someone who struggles with mental health.
    All students are eligible
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  2. David L. Burns Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Burns

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Only 3 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support undergraduate students from Missouri who are pursuing a career in helping people who have struggled with addiction.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • State: Missouri
    • Major: Nursing, counseling, mental health, social work, etc.
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  3. CW4 Savidge Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jennifer Rucker

    Amount

    $755

    Deadline

    Apr 05, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of CW4 Savidge by shining a light on mental health challenges among active-duty service members and veterans.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate freshman or sophomore
    • Field of Study: Mental health, social work, counseling, or a related field
    • Background: ROTC or the armed forces
    • GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
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  4. Joybridge Mental Health & Inclusion Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joybridge

    Amount

    $845

    Deadline

    Only 25 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to empower the next generation of changemakers dedicated to advancing mental health research, promoting brain health awareness, and fostering diversity in psychology and neuroscience.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, public health, or a related field
    • Identity: Minority
    • Financial Status: Low-income
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  5. Jay Curry Eternal Garden Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michelle Reny

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 28 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing careers related to landscaping or natural beauty.
    • Education Level: High school, trade school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Horticulture, botany, landscaping, or a related field
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  6. Online ADHD Diagnosis Mental Health Scholarship for Women

    Funded by
    ADHDAdvisor.org

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Sep 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to recognize the importance of mental wellness for academic success and personal development by supporting female students who recognize the importance of mental health and prioritize it while attending college.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Citizenship Status: Citizen or permanent legal resident
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  7. Fishers of Men-tal Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tatyana Boerner

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Oct 16, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to raise awareness of the importance of practicing mental healthcare by supporting students who are passionate about the field.
    • Field of Study: Mental health
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: Religious and/or spiritual
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  8. Ryan Yebba Memorial Mental Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    Yebba Family

    Amount

    $1,800

    Deadline

    Oct 20, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ryan Yebba by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing a career in mental health treatment.
    • Field of Study: Mental health
    • Desired Degree: Masters
    • School: Virginia Western Community College
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  9. Cade Reddington Be the Light Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cade Reddington Memorial Fund

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Oct 22, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor Cade Reddington’s legacy by supporting students who have been affected by substance use, addiction, or mental health struggles.
    • State: Wisconsin
    • Background: Has been affected by substance use, addiction, or mental health struggles
    • Education Level: High school senior, college freshman
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  10. Early Childhood Developmental Trauma Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jesus Perez

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Oct 25, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to increase awareness of the severity of trauma on young children by supporting students who will work to combat these issues in their careers.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Social work, psychology, or child development
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  11. I Can and I Will Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kosmond Russell

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Nov 06, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who have overcome challenges in order to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Race/ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation student
    • Experience: Community or extracurricular activities
    • History: Directly or indirectly impacted by a mental or physical disability
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  12. EJ Johnson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    EJ Johnson Family

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 18, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to fulfill EJ Johnson’s dream of uplifting students who are trying to overcome their past after going through incarceration.
    • Education Level: High school senior or first year at an undergraduate, trade, or technical school
    • State: Wisconsin
    • Background: Personally has bipolar disorder, schizo-affective disorder, and/or a history of suicide attempts or has a family member with that background or diagnosis
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  13. Healing Self and Community Scholarship

    Funded by
    OG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 22, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to help students access higher education so they can go on to change the world.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: Interest in changing the world through art and health promotion
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  14. Abbey's Bakery Scholarship

    Funded by
    Abbey's Bakery

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about mental health and making an impact through their education.
    • Background: Passionate about mental health
    • Education Level: Recently graduated high school senior (Class of 2025)
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  15. Heart of Hawaiʻi Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mathew Family

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students in Hawai’i who are pursuing social work, psychology, or counseling who will continue on to a career in mental health.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • State: Hawai’i
    • Field of Study: Social work, psychology, or counseling
    • STRONG Preference: Applicants working on the 988 crisis line
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  16. Deena Collins Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Collins

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Dec 05, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Deena Collins by supporting women who are passionate about using their careers to help others.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Healthcare (including mental health)
    • State: Kansas or Nebraska
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  17. Dr. Shuqiao Yao Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shuqiao Excellence Award

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Dec 20, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychology and psychiatry.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Psychology or psychiatry
    • Background: Asian
    • Education Level: Graduate student
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  18. Elizabeth Schalk Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brian Schalk

    Amount

    $2,200

    Deadline

    Jan 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a student who has been affected by mental illness.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Background: Affected by mental illness, either personally or in the family
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  19. ADHDAdvisor Scholarship for Health Students

    Funded by
    ADHDAdvisor.org

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Feb 03, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to foster an environment of understanding, empathy, and support by supporting the next generation of mental health advocates.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Committed to helping others through emotional and mental health support
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  20. Audra Dominguez "Be Brave" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cindy Dominguez

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Feb 15, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Audra Dominguez by supporting students who face adversity with bravery and strength.
    • Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
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  21. Ethan To Scholarship

    Funded by
    Justin To & Ann Tran

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Feb 16, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Field of Study: Psychology and/or counseling
    • GPA: Undergraduate 3.5 or Graduate 3.2
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  22. Alexander Hipple Recovery Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hipple Family & Friends

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Mar 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hipple by helping people who are struggling with addiction, or personally impacted by it, to achieve their educational goals.
    • Background: Direct or indirect experience with substance abuse, addiction and/or recovery
    • State: North Carolina
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  23. Autumn Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Miranda Warren

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Mar 15, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who will be pursuing the mental health field in some capacity with their careers.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Mental health (nursing, social work, psychology, or counseling)
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  24. Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Cary Patten

    Funded by
    The Peyton Heart Project

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Apr 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Cary Patten by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: Lake County, Sumter County, or Marion County, Florida
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  25. Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Peyton James

    Funded by
    The Peyton Heart Project

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Apr 08, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Peyton James by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.
    • School: Dripping Springs High School
    • State: Texas
    • Education Level: High school senior
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  26. Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Matt Dille

    Funded by
    The Peyton Heart Project

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Apr 08, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Matt Dille by supporting students preparing to attend college and make a difference in the field of mental health.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • School: Souderton Area High School
    • State: Pennsylvania
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  27. Majestic Bison for Wellness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Edge Counseling and Wellness LLC

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Apr 16, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are dedicating their careers to improving mental health and helping others.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: Central Illinois
    • Field of Study: Mental Health (counseling, social work, nursing, psychiatry, etc.)
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  28. Elijah's Helping Hand Scholarship Award

    Funded by
    Sheehan

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    May 12, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a student who has been impacted by LGBTQIA+ experiences or mental health challenges.
    • Education: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
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  29. Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bryent Smothermon

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    May 14, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    To honor the legacy of Bryent Smothermon, this scholarship exists to support military veterans or military family members who have suffered from PTSD.
    • Background: Military veteran or child of a military veteran
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  30. Deanna Ellis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anina deNobriga

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jun 28, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a student pursuing a career in helping those with substance abuse issues.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Major/Field: Mental health counseling, healthcare, nursing, or other professions that help those with substance abuse issues
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