[Page 2] The 105 Best Mental Health Scholarships in April 2026
Updated: April 20, 2026
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If finding mental health scholarships has felt discouraging, you’re not alone. The best mental health scholarships offer simple applications, real support, and flexible eligibility — and on this page, we rank the top Bold.org mental health scholarships based on amount, effort, deadline, and eligibility.
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100% free.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.Amount$2,000Deadline:Oct 21, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes31Mattie'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.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 10, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes32Mental 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.Amount$4,050Deadline:Apr 4, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners33Trever 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.Amount$8,792Deadline:Nov 15, 2023Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
6 winners34EDucate 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.Amount$1,500Deadline:Feb 28, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners35Heather 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.Amount$3,125Deadline:Jul 26, 2023Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner36Run With Meg Scholarship for Female Entrepreneurs
Funded byMeghan TakacsThis scholarship exists to support the mental health and success of females entrepreneurs.Amount$2,950Deadline:Dec 31, 2020Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner37Annika Clarisse Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEyzaguirre Transgender Youth Education FundThis scholarship aims to honor Cesar’s life by supporting transgender students who are pursuing higher education despite the obstacles they are facing.Amount$1,200Deadline:Jun 29, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner38Another Way Scholarship
Funded byHeather ThriftThis scholarship will support a high school senior who has been affected in some way by mental health challenges.Amount$695Deadline:May 15, 2023Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner39Healing Self and Community Scholarship
Funded byOG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®This scholarship seeks to help students access higher education so they can go on to change the world.Amount$2,000Deadline:Nov 22, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners40The 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.Amount$2,500Deadline:Mar 4, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner41Barnaby-Murphy Scholarship
Funded byNadia MurphyThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of mental and physical health professionals as they pursue their academic goals.Amount$1,200Deadline:May 1, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners42Sewing Seeds: Lena B. Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNekia DavisThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 12, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes43Early Childhood Developmental Trauma Legacy Scholarship
Funded byJesus PerezThis 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.Amount$1,200Deadline:Oct 25, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner44Katelynn 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.Amount$4,525Deadline:May 20, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners45Serena 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.Amount$1,570Deadline:Dec 31, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner46Good 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.Amount$2,500Deadline:Mar 17, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner47Udonis Haslem Foundation BDJ40 Scholarship
Funded byUdonis Haslem FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students who are highly motivated to succeed in spite of the socio-economic challenges they face.Amount$18,500Deadline:Apr 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes48Pablo 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.Amount$1,008Deadline:Jun 18, 2021Education LevelGraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners49Michael Pride, Jr/ProjectEX Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKacie Allen-PrideThis scholarship aims to support underserved students so they can overcome the obstacles they face and achieve their educational goals.Amount$1,300Deadline:Feb 12, 2026Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner50CW4 Savidge Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJennifer RuckerThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of CW4 Savidge by shining a light on mental health challenges among active-duty service members and veterans.Amount$775Deadline:Apr 5, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes51Amplifying 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.Amount$30,000Deadline:Jul 15, 2024Education LevelGraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners52Kids’ Minds Matter: Southwest Florida Continued Education Scholarship
Funded byLee Health FoundationSupports students in LMHC, LCSW or Social Work programs at Florida Gulf Coast University who are committed to pediatric mental health and interested in working with Lee Health in Southwest Florida.Amount$40,000Deadline:Jul 15, 2025Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners53Daniel R. Torres "Complete Your Dream” Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTorres FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel R. Torres by helping students finance their pursuit of higher education.Amount$2,500Deadline:Apr 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes54Greg 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.Amount$4,600Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes55Noah 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.Amount$1,200Deadline:Apr 19, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner56Mariah Nichols Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMariah Nichols' Family & FriendsThis scholarship seeks to preserve the memory of Mariah Nichols by supporting students who have struggled with mental health so they can push through.Amount$600Deadline:May 19, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner57Chantel 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.Amount$6,050Deadline:Jul 19, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners58Nikhil 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.Amount$1,000Deadline:Feb 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner59RJ 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.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2021Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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