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[Page 2] Top Mental Health Scholarships for Students (Updated August 2025)
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Learner Mental Health Empowerment for Health Students Scholarship
Funded byLearnerAmount
$500Deadline
Sep 10, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to promote a culture of understanding and inclusivity by supporting a community of empathetic individuals ready to change the mental health narrative.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Background: Faces mental health challenges and/or advocates for mental health awareness
31Solomon Vann Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJuanita Inman-VannAmount
$2,000Deadline
Oct 18, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Solomon Vann by supporting students in Alabama who have encountered mental illness.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: Alabama
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Interest: Business, computers, engineering, music, or psychology
- Background: Indirect and/or direct experience with mental illness
32Tammurra Hamilton Legacy Scholarship
Funded byTam’s Beautiful ButterfliesAmount
$3,605Deadline
Jun 28, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor Tammurra Hamilton's legacy of prioritizing her education by supporting both high school and college students pursuing higher education.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
- State: Illinois
Scholarship is awarded to
5 winners33Mental Health Movement Scholarship
Funded byMental Health MovementAmount
$4,050Deadline
Apr 04, 2021Education Level
AnyThis 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 eligibleScholarship is awarded to
4 winners34EDucate for Eating Disorder Survivors Scholarship
Funded byEDucateAmount
$1,500Deadline
Feb 28, 2022Education Level
AnyThis 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
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners35Christopher Charles Owan Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChristopher Charles Owan Memorial FundAmount
$4,650Deadline
Apr 23, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners36Trever David Clark Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Dawson-Clark FamilyAmount
$8,750Deadline
Nov 15, 2023Education Level
AnyThe 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
Scholarship is awarded to
6 winners37The Final Push Scholarship
Funded byAnderson-TiedjeAmount
$2,500Deadline
Mar 04, 2022Education Level
AnyThis 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
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner38Robert Wechman Mental Health Scholarship
Funded byEvan WechmanAmount
$1,641Deadline
Mar 30, 2022Education Level
AnyThis 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
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner39Another Way Scholarship
Funded byHeather ThriftAmount
$695Deadline
May 15, 2023Education Level
AnyThis 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
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner40Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAustin/Bishop FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jul 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Major/Field: Mental health related
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners41Heather Payne Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySean MancillasAmount
$3,125Deadline
Jul 26, 2023Education Level
AnyThis 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
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner42Sewing Seeds: Lena B. Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNekia DavisAmount
$1,650Deadline
Jul 11, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students.- Education Level: High school or four-year undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners43Manuela Calles Scholarship for Women
Funded byDr. Sandra CallesAmount
$790Deadline
Feb 13, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner44Ella's Gift
Funded byJanice GabeAmount
$2,100Deadline
Mar 21, 2025Education Level
AnyIn 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
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner45Run With Meg Scholarship for Female Entrepreneurs
Funded byMeghan TakacsAmount
$2,891Deadline
Dec 31, 2020Education Level
AnyThis scholarship exists to support the mental health and success of females entrepreneurs.- Aspiration: Build a business
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner46Udonis Haslem Foundation BDJ40 Scholarship
Funded byUdonis Haslem FoundationAmount
$17,500Deadline
May 18, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are highly motivated to succeed in spite of the socio-economic challenges they face.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Miami-Dade or Broward County
- Background: Community Service experience
- GPA: 3.2 or above
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners47Annika Clarisse Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEyzaguirre Transgender Youth Education FundAmount
$1,200Deadline
Jun 29, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor Cesar’s life by supporting transgender students who are pursuing higher education despite the obstacles they are facing.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: Transgender
- Background: Financial need
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner48Noah Wilson "Loaded Spinach" Arts & Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
Funded byDesirie McKayAmount
$1,200Deadline
Apr 19, 2022Education Level
AnyThis 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
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner49Good Vibes Only Scholarship in Memory of C. Spoon
Funded byShawn WitherspoonAmount
$2,500Deadline
Mar 17, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner50Greg London Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLondon FamilyAmount
$5,550Deadline
Dec 31, 2024Education Level
AnyThis 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
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners51Katelynn Berry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEron and Carmell MattisonAmount
$4,525Deadline
May 20, 2022Education Level
AnyThis 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)
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners52Chantel S. Husted Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily of Chantel S. HustedAmount
$6,050Deadline
Jul 19, 2022Education Level
AnyThis 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
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners53Barnaby-Murphy Scholarship
Funded byNadia MurphyAmount
$1,200Deadline
May 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners54Serena Rose Jarvis Memorial College Scholarship
Funded byKailei JarvisAmount
$1,570Deadline
Dec 31, 2024Education Level
AnyThis 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
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner55Amplifying Latinx Voices Scholarship
Funded byDaniel and Marisa WandelerAmount
$30,000Deadline
Jul 15, 2024Education Level
AnyThis 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
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners56Hue Ta Asian American Scholarship
Funded byTuan TaAmount
$1,000Deadline
Aug 11, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to celebrate and empower young leaders who are championing mental health and disability rights within the Asian American community and beyond.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: Asian American
- Background: Volunteering experience
- Field of Study: Mental health
Scholarship is in review57Mariah Nichols Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMariah Nichols' Family & FriendsAmount
$600Deadline
May 19, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to preserve the memory of Mariah Nichols by supporting students who have struggled with mental health so they can push through.- Education Level: High school student
- School Name: Madison High School
- State: New York
- Background: Has experienced hardship or mental health struggles
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner58Memorial Scholarship for Logan Matthew Israel
Funded byCatarina DionisioAmount
$6,050Deadline
May 09, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Logan Matthew Israel by supporting students who share his passion for helping others.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Pennsylvania
- Field of Study: Healthcare (mental health, therapy, nursing, psychiatry, medicine, etc.)
- School Name: Academy at Palumbo
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners59Jackanow Suicide Awareness Scholarship
Funded byMax JackanowAmount
$6,210Deadline
Jun 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who have lost someone to ease the burden of continuing college after the loss.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Has lost a loved one to suicide
- School: University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or Grand Canyon University
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners60
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get a scholarship for mental health?
Yes! There are so many scholarships dedicated to providing financial assistance to students pursuing higher education, but who also struggle with their mental health. There are so many scholarships out there, so make sure you look for and apply to scholarships that are specific to you and your mental health journey. Scholarships may look for specific diagnoses or conditions from applicants, so make sure your personal information aligns with application requirements.
How do you qualify for a mental health awareness scholarship?
All scholarships have different application requirements. To know if you're eligible to apply, make sure your information aligns with all of the requirements that the application asks for. First, look for the educational requirements listed. A scholarship application may ask for you to be in a specific education level, such as being enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or they may ask for a specific grade level, such as requesting applications from high school seniors or college students in their first year.
When should you start applying to mental health scholarships?
You should start applying as soon as possible! It's never too early to start applying for the financial assistance that can help you accumulate the least amount of college loan debt possible. Many mental health scholarships are open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, with most being offered to those at the high school senior or undergraduate level.