[Page 3] The 105 Best Mental Health Scholarships in May 2026
Updated: May 11, 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.Pettable Veteran Student Debt Grant
Funded byPettableThis grant exists to help veterans to pay down their debt and take care of their mental health.Amount$5,000Deadline:Dec 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner61Shine Your Light College Scholarship
Funded byBe the Light Clinical Supervision and Consulting, LLCThis scholarship aims to support college students who are pursuing careers around mental health and are committed to fighting the stigma around mental illness.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 2, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner62Shine Your Light High School Scholarship
Funded byBe the Light Clinical Supervision and Consulting, LLCThis scholarship aims to support students who are interested in pursuing careers in mental health and fighting the stigma around mental illness.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 2, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner63Robert 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.Amount$1,641Deadline:Mar 30, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner64Bold Self-Care Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to encourage students to practice self-care every day to maintain mental and physical health.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 14, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner65Suzie's Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
Funded byReyna PerryThis scholarship will support one student in any field of study who has battled with mental health, has a loved one who has in the past or currently is experiencing mental health concerns, or is interested in pursuing a field that will support mental healthcare through practice or research (psychiatry, neuroscience, doctor, psychology, etc.).Amount$500Deadline:Apr 14, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner66Scholarship for Student Perseverance
Funded bySuzanne FurgalThis scholarship seeks to support a high school or undergraduate student from Massachusetts who deals with and/or has overcome mental health challenges.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner67WiseGeek Mental Health Well-Being No-Essay Scholarship
Funded bywiseGEEKThe WiseGeek Mental Health Well-Being Scholarship is meant to provide awareness to mental health challenges and assist those who have had to face those issues with a $500 award to help pay their tuition.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 16, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner68Psychology Matters No-Essay Scholarship
Funded bywiseGEEKThis scholarship is designed to support and encourage diversity in the profession of psychology.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 16, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner69Beaming Health Autism Post-Secondary Scholarship
Funded byBeaming Health, Inc.This scholarship aims to support autistic students who are pursuing or planning to pursue a post-secondary education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 5, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners70Bold Relaxation Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to encourage students to take breaks, relax, destress, and practice self care.Amount$500Deadline:May 29, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner71Deitra L. King Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLachaela Wells-AndrewThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Deitra L. King by supporting students who display the same qualities and values that she did throughout her life.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 20, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner72Bold Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will support one student who is struggling with mental health or is passionate about helping others who struggle with mental health.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 24, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner73Shawn’s Mental Health Resources Scholarship
Funded byShawn ThomasThis scholarship aims to support the mental health of those who are pursuing higher education by relieving some of the financial stress of college.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner74Mental Health Matters Scholarship
Funded byDarlene SteinkampThis scholarship will support students who face mental health challenges and are active leaders in their community.Amount$500Deadline:Sep 1, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner75Holistic Health Scholarship
Funded byLive it UpThis scholarship seeks to recognize those who put effort into their mental, physical, and nutritional health.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner76A Voice for Mental Health and Addiction Awareness Scholarship
Funded byGlenn & Carla CoutureThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Katelynn Berry by spreading awareness about the threat posed by mental illnesses and addiction.Amount$2,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners77Thomas Tatum Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJennifer ClarkThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Thomas Tatum by supporting students who have battled mental illness or lost a family member due to mental illness.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 1, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner78Lionrock Recovery Scholarship
Funded byLionrock Behavioral Health, Inc.This scholarship will support high school seniors or first-year undergrad students who have been affected by substance abuse and plan to give back by pursuing a career in therapy or counseling.Amount$2,000Deadline:Dec 1, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners79Gloria J. Willis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDarnesha Mc CombThis scholarship seeks to support aspiring medical students who have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on mental health.Amount$750Deadline:Jan 15, 2023Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner80DeAmontay's Darkness Deliverance Scholarship
Funded byCalvin OberlinThis scholarship aims to raise awareness of mental illness by supporting minority athletes who have overcome adversity in life.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 10, 2023Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner81Jerome D. Carr Memorial Scholarship for Overcoming Adversity
Funded byMatthew BrickThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Jerome D. Carr by supporting students who have experienced mental health struggles.Amount$500Deadline:May 1, 2023Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner82Donovan Ghimenti Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGhimenti FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Donovan Ghimenti by supporting students who have struggled with mental health or drug abuse.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 1, 2023Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
5 winners83Andrew Perez Mental Illness/Suicidal Awareness Education Scholarship
Funded byJesus PerezThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Andrew Perez by helping students push through their mental illnesses and pursue their education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 13, 2023Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner84Above the Peak - Ama Dablam Kesel Family Scholarship
Funded byAaron KeselTo honor the memory of a beautiful life that was lost, this scholarship intends to support high school seniors or undergraduate students that have lost a family member due to suicide.Amount$1,500Deadline:May 15, 2023Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner85“A Bold Mind” Psychology No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about psychology so they can afford to pursue their education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 1, 2023Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner86“Science for Life” Biology and Health Sciences No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing biology and the health sciences so that they can complete their degrees no matter their financial status.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 1, 2023Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner87Wondermind Mental Fitness No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgPerfect for anyone interested in investing in their mental fitness.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 1, 2023Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner88Mind, Body, & Soul Scholarship
Funded byThriveThis scholarship will support a student who is passionate about maintaining a healthy mind, body, and soul when going away to college.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 31, 2023Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner89Green Mountain Memories Scholarship
Funded byCara CroteauThis scholarship will support undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in helping those who struggle with substance abuse.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 1, 2023Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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