Dr. DeNinno’s Scholarship for Mental Health Professionals
Dr. John DeNinno is a beloved father who led an incredible career spanning fifty years in psychology.
Dr. DeNinno is passionate about higher education and came from a low-income family. Despite the financial difficulties he faced, he managed to go to college and was the first in his family to do so. The inaccessibility of college degrees has kept many brilliant students from achieving their career goals and making meaningful contributions to the fields they’re interested in.
This scholarship aims to alleviate the financial burden of tuition and related educational expenses, enabling aspiring mental health professionals to focus on their studies and clinical training.
Any graduate student pursuing the mental health field may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are part of the first generation in their family to earn a graduate degree. However, low-income applicants are preferred.
To apply, write a short essay telling us why you’re pursuing a graduate degree in mental health.
Briefly describe why you are pursuing a graduate degree in mental health.
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The application deadline is Apr 25, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 26, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 26, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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