Mental Health Profession Scholarship
There is an ever-growing need for additional mental health professionals to enter the workforce and combat the global mental health crisis.
Mental illness affects an estimated 950 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of disability across all age groups. Mental health issues are the leading cause of suicide, accounting for over 800,000 deaths per year. In recent years, there has been a clear increase in levels of stress and anxiety, as well as a rise in mental health disorders.
This scholarship aims to support students who overcame or are overcoming mental health struggles of their own and have decided to pursue an education in a mental health related field to help others. Continuing to persevere through mental health struggles takes bravery and strength and should be rewarded, as does the selfless act of entering a mental health profession to help others who are struggling with similar challenges.
Any high school senior or undergraduate student who has overcome or is working to overcome a mental health challenge and is planning to enroll or is currently enrolled in a mental health related degree program may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us how you have overcome or are working to overcome a mental health struggle, how you support others, and how you will raise awareness for mental health challenges in the future.
How have you overcome or how are you working towards overcoming a mental health challenge? How will you support others and generate awareness for mental health challenges moving forward?
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The application deadline is Dec 20, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jan 20, 2025.
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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 Jan 20, 2025. 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 or future 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.