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Cade Reddington Be the Light Scholarship
Funded byCade Reddington Memorial FundThis 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
$2,000Deadline:Oct 22, 2025One Click Apply31Deena Collins Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCollinsThis 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
$3,000Deadline:Dec 05, 2025One Click Apply32Elizabeth Schalk Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBrian SchalkThis 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
$2,200Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply33ADHDAdvisor Scholarship for Health Students
Funded byADHDAdvisor.orgThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Feb 03, 2026One Click Apply34Mattie's Way Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWilmoth FamilyThis scholarship aims to raise awareness of mental health issues so that those struggling are able to access the help they need to keep fighting so they can one day thrive.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Psychology and/or counseling
- States: West Virginia, Georgia, or Alabama
$1,000Deadline:May 01, 2026One Click Apply35Deanna Ellis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAnina deNobrigaThis 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
$500Deadline:Jun 28, 2026One Click Apply36Mental Health Movement Scholarship
Funded byMental Health MovementThis scholarship will support one student in any field of study who has battled with mental health or has a loved one who has in the past or currently is experiencing mental health concerns.All students are eligible$4,050Scholarship is awarded to
4 winnersDeadline:Apr 04, 2021One Click Apply37EDucate for Eating Disorder Survivors Scholarship
Funded byEDucateThis scholarship seeks to support individuals who have been impacted by eating disorders so they can pursue their undergraduate education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Experience: Has struggled with an ED or has been affected by a loved one's ED
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Feb 28, 2022One Click Apply38Christopher Charles Owan Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChristopher Charles Owan Memorial FundThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Christopher Charles Owan by supporting students who have been impacted by mental health.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: Arizona
- Background: Suffers from mental illness and/or is pursuing a career in mental health
$4,650Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Apr 23, 2025One Click Apply39Trever David Clark Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Dawson-Clark FamilyThe Trever David Clark Memorial Scholarship will support a student who has been affected by mental illness.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
- Experience: Direct or indirect experience with mental illness
$8,750Scholarship is awarded to
6 winnersDeadline:Nov 15, 2023One Click Apply40The Final Push Scholarship
Funded byAnderson-TiedjeThis scholarship will support a low-income college junior or senior as they work towards the final push of their education.- Education Level: Undergraduate junior or senior
- Background: Low-income
$2,500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 04, 2022One Click Apply41Fishers of Men-tal Health Scholarship
Funded byTatyana BoernerThis 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
$2,015Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Oct 16, 2024One Click Apply42Robert Wechman Mental Health Scholarship
Funded byEvan WechmanThis scholarship is meant for a student who has personal experience with mental illness, and is passionate about challenging the stigma associated with mental health.- Education Level: High School
$1,641Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 30, 2022One Click Apply43Another Way Scholarship
Funded byHeather ThriftThis scholarship will support a high school senior who has been affected in some way by mental health challenges.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Affected by mental illness
$695Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 15, 2023One Click Apply44Heather Payne Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySean MancillasThis scholarship seeks to show support for those who have lost a sibling to suicide in order to raise awareness about the prevalence of suicide and the ways of persevering through loss.- Background: Has lost a sibling to suicide
$3,125Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 26, 2023One Click Apply45Manuela Calles Scholarship for Women
Funded byDr. Sandra CallesThis scholarship seeks to support young women in college who are pursuing careers in mental health or business.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Gender: Female
- Field of Study: Pursuing mental health or business
- GPA: 2.5 or greater
$790Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Feb 13, 2025One Click Apply46Ella's Gift
Funded byJanice GabeIn memory of Ella’s fighting spirit, this scholarship aims to support and empower female students who have faced challenges related to mental health and substance abuse, helping them to pursue and achieve their educational goals.- Education Level: High school, trade school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Background: Experience with mental health issues and/or substance abuse challenges
$2,100Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 21, 2025One Click Apply47Run With Meg Scholarship for Female Entrepreneurs
Funded byMeghan TakacsThis scholarship exists to support the mental health and success of females entrepreneurs.- Aspiration: Build a business
$2,891Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 31, 2020One Click Apply48Noah Wilson "Loaded Spinach" Arts & Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
Funded byDesirie McKayThis scholarship was created to support a high school senior pursuing a degree in the arts who is also interested in making a difference in the mental health of young adults & suicide prevention.- Education Level: High school senior graduating in 2022
$1,200Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 19, 2022One Click Apply49Good Vibes Only Scholarship in Memory of C. Spoon
Funded byShawn WitherspoonThis 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.- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: Psychology
- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
$2,500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 17, 2025One Click Apply50Greg London Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLondon FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Greg London by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and is pursuing a career related to mental health.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- School Name: University of New Mexico
- Background: Has been affected by mental illness and is pursuing a career related to mental health
$5,550Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply51Katelynn Berry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEron and Carmell MattisonThis scholarship aims to honor Katelynn Berry’s life by spreading awareness about the serious threat posed by mental illnesses.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Montana or Minnesota
- Background: Mental illness diagnosis (students with schizophrenia preferred)
$4,525Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:May 20, 2022One Click Apply52Chantel S. Husted Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily of Chantel S. HustedThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chantel S. Husted by supporting students interested in pursuing careers in mental health or social services.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
- State: Florida
$6,050Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 19, 2022One Click Apply53Barnaby-Murphy Scholarship
Funded byNadia MurphyThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of mental and physical health professionals as they pursue their academic goals.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Mental health or healthcare
- Race: BIPOC
$1,200Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply54Serena Rose Jarvis Memorial College Scholarship
Funded byKailei JarvisThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Serena Rose Jarvis by supporting students who have faced mental health challenges.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- GPA: 2.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Mental health or veterinary medicine
- Background: Has struggled with mental health or survived suicide
$1,570Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply55Amplifying Latinx Voices Scholarship
Funded byDaniel and Marisa WandelerThis scholarship aims to support Latinx students who are passionate about making an impact on their communities through careers as mental health professionals.- Education Level: Graduate student
- State: Texas or Colorado
- Ethnicity: Latinx
- Field of Study: Mental health
$30,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Jul 15, 2024One Click Apply56Pablo Nuñez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPuerco in ActionTo honor the life and legacy of Pablo Nuñez, this scholarship will be awarded to two bilingual graduate students who are currently studying to enter the field of mental health services specifically for immigrant relief.- Career Interest: Something related to mental health services
$1,008Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jun 18, 2021One Click Apply57Nikhil Desai "Perspective" Scholarship
Funded byNikhil DesaiThis scholarship is for anyone who has had one moment in their life shift their perspective and perception on what it means to live.All students are eligible$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Feb 01, 2021One Click Apply58RJ Mitte Breaking Barriers Scholarship
Funded byRJ MitteThe RJ Mitte Breaking Barriers Scholarship exists to support students struggling with mental or physical disabilities toward their academic aspirations.All students are eligible$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 30, 2021One Click Apply59AMPLIFY Mental Health Scholarship
Funded bySteph SmithThis scholarship exists to support the many students across the country who themselves have battled with mental illness or have been heavily impacted by a loved one's battle with mental illness.All students are eligible$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 01, 2021One Click Apply60