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  1. Cover image for Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship

    Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dr.Terence O. Hayes Sr.
    The Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship will support the academic endeavors of one student who has struggled with or has been impacted by someone who struggles with mental health.
    Funded by
    Dr.Terence O. Hayes Sr.
    The Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship will support the academic endeavors of one student who has struggled with or has been impacted by someone who struggles with mental health.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$5,500
    Deadline:Jun 13, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  2. Cover image for Antony Cesar Memorial Scholarship

    Antony Cesar Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sherry Simburger
    This scholarship aims to honor Cesar’s life by supporting transgender students who are pursuing higher education despite the obstacles they are facing.
    Funded by
    Sherry Simburger
    This scholarship aims to honor Cesar’s life by supporting transgender students who are pursuing higher education despite the obstacles they are facing.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Identity: Transgender
    • Background: Financial need
    Amount:$1,500
    Deadline:Jun 28, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  3. Cover image for Jackanow Suicide Awareness Scholarship

    Jackanow Suicide Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Max Jackanow
    This scholarship aims to support students who have lost someone to ease the burden of continuing college after the loss.
    Funded by
    Max Jackanow
    This scholarship aims to support students who have lost someone to ease the burden of continuing college after the loss.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • 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
    Amount:$5,400
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  4. Cover image for Solomon Vann Memorial Scholarship

    Solomon Vann Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Juanita Inman-Vann
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Solomon Vann by supporting students in Alabama who have encountered mental illness.
    Funded by
    Juanita Inman-Vann
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Solomon Vann by supporting students in Alabama who have encountered mental illness.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • 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
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 15 days left
    One Click Apply
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  5. Cover image for VonDerek Casteel Being There Counts Scholarship

    VonDerek Casteel Being There Counts Scholarship

    Funded by
    BTCFOUNDATIONLLC BeingThereCounts
    This scholarship aims to support students who are going to school in the mental health field in order to bring awareness to suicide, mental health, and ways for healthy grieving.
    Funded by
    BTCFOUNDATIONLLC BeingThereCounts
    This scholarship aims to support students who are going to school in the mental health field in order to bring awareness to suicide, mental health, and ways for healthy grieving.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Identity: Minority
    • Field of Study: Mental health
    Amount:$500
    Deadline is Approaching! 18 days left
    One Click Apply
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  6. Cover image for Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship

    Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser
    The Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship is designed to inspire greater awareness about mental health and fuel innovative solutions that help the millions of people who are suffering.
    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser
    The Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship is designed to inspire greater awareness about mental health and fuel innovative solutions that help the millions of people who are suffering.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Apr 30, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  7. Cover image for Autumn Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Autumn Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Miranda Warren
    This scholarship seeks to support students who will be pursuing the mental health field in some capacity with their careers.
    Funded by
    Miranda Warren
    This scholarship seeks to support students who will be pursuing the mental health field in some capacity with their careers.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Mental health (nursing, social work, psychology, or counseling)
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:May 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  8. Cover image for LGBTQ+ Wellness in Action Scholarship

    LGBTQ+ Wellness in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    Live it Up
    This scholarship aims to support and empower LGBTQ+ students who exemplify the importance of self-care and well-being.
    Funded by
    Live it Up
    This scholarship aims to support and empower LGBTQ+ students who exemplify the importance of self-care and well-being.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
    • Identity: LGBTQ+
    • Background: Strives to maintain mental and physical health
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:May 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  9. Cover image for Mental Health Scholarship for Women

    Mental Health Scholarship for Women

    Funded by
    ADHDAdvisor.org
    This scholarship aims to recognize the importance of mental wellness for academic success and personal development by supporting female students who recognize the importance of mental health and prioritize it while attending college.
    Funded by
    ADHDAdvisor.org
    This scholarship aims to recognize the importance of mental wellness for academic success and personal development by supporting female students who recognize the importance of mental health and prioritize it while attending college.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Citizenship Status: Citizen or permanent legal resident
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:May 03, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  10. Cover image for Brian J Boley Memorial Scholarship

    Brian J Boley Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Charles Boley
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian J Boley by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and/or addiction.
    Funded by
    Charles Boley
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian J Boley by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and/or addiction.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Desired Career Field: In Mental Health Field
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate student
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:May 04, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  11. Cover image for Early Childhood Developmental Trauma Legacy Scholarship

    Early Childhood Developmental Trauma Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jesus Perez
    This 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.
    Funded by
    Jesus Perez
    This 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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Social work, psychology, or child development
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:May 05, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  12. Cover image for Ryan Yebba Memorial Mental Health Scholarship

    Ryan Yebba Memorial Mental Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    Yebba Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ryan Yebba by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing a career in mental health treatment.
    Funded by
    Yebba Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ryan Yebba by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing a career in mental health treatment.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Field of Study: Mental health
    Amount:$18,450
    Deadline:May 10, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  13. Cover image for Mikey Taylor Memorial Scholarship

    Mikey Taylor Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Davis
    This scholarship will support first generation college students who have overcome mental health challenges.
    Funded by
    Amber Davis
    This scholarship will support first generation college students who have overcome mental health challenges.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Background: First generation college student and experience with mental health challenges
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:May 11, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  14. Cover image for Elijah's Helping Hand Scholarship Award

    Elijah's Helping Hand Scholarship Award

    Funded by
    Sheehan
    This scholarship will support a student who has been impacted by LGBTQIA+ experiences or mental health challenges.
    Funded by
    Sheehan
    This scholarship will support a student who has been impacted by LGBTQIA+ experiences or mental health challenges.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:May 12, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  15. Cover image for Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship

    Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bryent Smothermon
    To honor the legacy of Bryent Smothermon, this scholarship exists to support military veterans or military family members who have suffered from PTSD.
    Funded by
    Bryent Smothermon
    To honor the legacy of Bryent Smothermon, this scholarship exists to support military veterans or military family members who have suffered from PTSD.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Background: Military veteran or child of a military veteran
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:May 14, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  16. Cover image for Mattie's Way Memorial Scholarship

    Mattie's Way Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Wilmoth Family
    This 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.
    Funded by
    Wilmoth Family
    This 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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Psychology and/or counseling
    • States: West Virginia, Georgia, or Alabama
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:May 30, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  17. Cover image for Kashi’s Journey Scholarship

    Kashi’s Journey Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dosanjh family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Kashi’s memory by supporting students who are working through mental health setbacks.
    Funded by
    Dosanjh family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Kashi’s memory by supporting students who are working through mental health setbacks.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Struggling with mental health
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jun 07, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  18. Cover image for Andrew Michael Peña Memorial Scholarship

    Andrew Michael Peña Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Felix Dean and Anna Pena
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Andrew Michael Pena by supporting students who have struggled with mental health and drug addiction.
    Funded by
    Felix Dean and Anna Pena
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Andrew Michael Pena by supporting students who have struggled with mental health and drug addiction.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Has struggled with mental health and/or drug addiction and is in recovery
    • Desired Career Field: Mental Health or Substance Abuse Treatment
    Amount:$3,000
    Deadline:Jun 18, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  19. Cover image for Project Climbing Everest Scholarship

    Project Climbing Everest Scholarship

    Funded by
    Project Climbing Everest
    This scholarship will support a high school senior (2024) pursuing a career in the mental health field.
    Funded by
    Project Climbing Everest
    This scholarship will support a high school senior (2024) pursuing a career in the mental health field.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Desired Career Field: Mental Health
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Michigan
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  20. Cover image for Mental Health Empowerment Scholarship

    Mental Health Empowerment Scholarship

    Funded by
    Learner
    This scholarship seeks to promote a culture of understanding and inclusivity by supporting a community of empathetic individuals ready to change the mental health narrative.
    Funded by
    Learner
    This scholarship seeks to promote a culture of understanding and inclusivity by supporting a community of empathetic individuals ready to change the mental health narrative.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • 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
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  21. Cover image for Amplifying Latinx Voices Scholarship

    Amplifying Latinx Voices Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daniel and Marisa Wandeler
    This scholarship aims to support Latinx students who are passionate about making an impact on their communities through careers as mental health professionals.
    Funded by
    Daniel and Marisa Wandeler
    This scholarship aims to support Latinx students who are passionate about making an impact on their communities through careers as mental health professionals.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • State: Texas or Colorado
    • Ethnicity: Latinx
    • Field of Study: Mental health
    Amount:$24,887
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  22. Cover image for Social Anxiety Step Forward Scholarship

    Social Anxiety Step Forward Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bell Family
    This scholarship seeks to support students with anxiety who are pursuing higher education in spite of the obstacles they face.
    Funded by
    Bell Family
    This scholarship seeks to support students with anxiety who are pursuing higher education in spite of the obstacles they face.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Background: Anxiety disorder
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  23. Cover image for Lexi Hidalgo Scholarship for Rescue Animals & Mental Health

    Lexi Hidalgo Scholarship for Rescue Animals & Mental Health

    Funded by
    Lexi Hidalgo
    This scholarship aims to support and celebrate young individuals who share Lexi's passion for making a difference in the lives of rescue animals and promoting mental health through volunteer work.
    Funded by
    Lexi Hidalgo
    This scholarship aims to support and celebrate young individuals who share Lexi's passion for making a difference in the lives of rescue animals and promoting mental health through volunteer work.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Background: Passionate about rescue animals, mental health, and volunteerism
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Jul 26, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  24. Cover image for Nurturing Hope Scholarship for Aspiring Mental Health Professionals

    Nurturing Hope Scholarship for Aspiring Mental Health Professionals

    Funded by
    Anchor Point Counseling PLLC
    This scholarship seeks to support aspiring mental health professionals who are passionate about pursuing higher education so they can change lives.
    Funded by
    Anchor Point Counseling PLLC
    This scholarship seeks to support aspiring mental health professionals who are passionate about pursuing higher education so they can change lives.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Clinical counseling, social work, marriage and family counseling, or psychology
    • Background: Experience navigating mental health struggles
    • State: Washington
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  25. Cover image for ADHDAdvisor's Mental Health Advocate Scholarship

    ADHDAdvisor's Mental Health Advocate Scholarship

    Funded by
    ADHDAdvisor.org
    This scholarship aims to foster an environment of understanding, empathy, and support by supporting the next generation of mental health advocates.
    Funded by
    ADHDAdvisor.org
    This scholarship aims to foster an environment of understanding, empathy, and support by supporting the next generation of mental health advocates.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Committed to helping others through emotional and mental health support
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  26. Cover image for Cade Reddington Be the Light Scholarship

    Cade Reddington Be the Light Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cade Reddington Memorial Fund
    This scholarship seeks to honor Cade Reddington’s legacy by supporting students who have been affected by substance use, addiction, or mental health struggles.
    Funded by
    Cade Reddington Memorial Fund
    This scholarship seeks to honor Cade Reddington’s legacy by supporting students who have been affected by substance use, addiction, or mental health struggles.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • State: Wisconsin
    • Background: Has been affected by substance use, addiction, or mental health struggles
    • Education Level: High school senior, college freshman
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Oct 22, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  27. Cover image for Mental Health Importance Scholarship

    Mental Health Importance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Pettable
    This scholarship aims to raise awareness of the mental health of college students by supporting students who prioritize their mental health.
    Funded by
    Pettable
    This scholarship aims to raise awareness of the mental health of college students by supporting students who prioritize their mental health.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  28. Cover image for So You Want to Be a Mental Health Professional Scholarship

    So You Want to Be a Mental Health Professional Scholarship

    Funded by
    RJIMENEZ COUNSELING, Inc.
    This scholarship seeks to support students who aspire to dedicate their careers to helping others.
    Funded by
    RJIMENEZ COUNSELING, Inc.
    This scholarship seeks to support students who aspire to dedicate their careers to helping others.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • Field of Study: Mental health, marriage and family therapy, social work, or psychology
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Dec 06, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  29. Cover image for Ethan To Scholarship

    Ethan To Scholarship

    Funded by
    Justin To & Ann Tran
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.
    Funded by
    Justin To & Ann Tran
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Field of Study: Psychology and/or counseling
    • GPA: Undergraduate 3.5 or Graduate 3.2
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Feb 24, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  30. Cover image for Nikhil Desai "Perspective" Scholarship

    Nikhil Desai "Perspective" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nikhil Desai
    This scholarship is for anyone who has had one moment in their life shift their perspective and perception on what it means to live.
    Funded by
    Nikhil Desai
    This scholarship is for anyone who has had one moment in their life shift their perspective and perception on what it means to live.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Feb 01, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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About mental health scholarships

In 2021, the rate of teens experiencing depression increased by 59% since 2007. One in five Americans suffer from some form of mental illness, and more than half of those who live with the impacts of mental illness daily receive no form of treatment.

The majority of mental illnesses begin showing symptoms by age 14, while one-third of young people ages 18 to 25 suffer from some form of mental health condition. A large number of young adults who struggle with their mental health daily are high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.

Mental health scholarships are designed to elevate mental health awareness and fuel innovative solutions to help the millions of college students suffering from mental health issues each year.

Why are mental health scholarships so important?

Mental illness can make it difficult to keep up with daily tasks, especially for students who are juggling the challenges of keeping up with schoolwork on top of their mental health struggles. When it comes to finding ways to fund higher education, it can be extremely difficult for students who struggle with mental health issues to balance finding scholarships with being high school seniors, or undergraduate students, at the same time.

Mental health scholarships have multiple goals. The first is to give financial assistance to students who suffer from some form of mental illness. On a list of the top causes of anxiety among college students, financial anxiety was listed as the second biggest cause of mental health challenges for undergraduate students.

For college students struggling with mental health, it can be difficult to even achieve success on daily homework assignments, let alone the additional stress of looking for multiple jobs or college scholarships to fund their education at the same time.

The second goal of these types of scholarships is to de-stigmatize mental illness and raise awareness of the realities of mental health conditions. By giving those who suffer from mental illness financial funding and support, they can go further in their college education.

The types of mental health scholarships out there

There are many different types of mental health scholarships out there, but some do require you to have a diagnosed mental health condition in order to be eligible. It's important to make sure you meet eligibility requirements before applying.

For a specific diagnosis or condition

There are scholarships intended for those who have experience living with specific mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, etc. For these scholarships, it's crucial that you have the specific mental health diagnosis that the scholarship application lists as a requirement.

For greater awareness

There are scholarships that focus less on a specific mental illness and more on the ability to bring a greater sense of mental health understanding to the general public.

For these scholarships, a specific diagnosis may not be necessary, but they may still ask an essay question about the importance of de-stigmatizing mental illness in society. They may even ask for you to write about what you have done to raise awareness for mental health issues in your college or community.

For aspiring professionals

Lastly, there are also scholarships for those majoring in psychology or pursuing psychiatric degrees. These scholarships are meant to support the future generation of psychologists, therapists, psychiatrists, and mental health counselors.

By supporting those studying psychology, these scholarships hope to ensure that more students are supported in their mental health education.

How to find mental health scholarships

Often, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to looking for scholarships.

While you could spend a while searching the internet for scholarships that best match your needs, bold.org has its own huge collection of mental health scholarships listed on its website under the 'mental health' category list. bold.org's easy-to-use platform matches you with scholarships based on your individualized profile, making the scholarship search fast and easy!

Here's how to get started:

Make a Bold.org profile

To apply to any and all bold.org scholarships, the first step is to make a bold.org profile. Click here to start the process.

When making your profile, input as much about your work, education, and life experience as you can so bold.org can suggest scholarships that are a perfect match for you.

Tips for applying to mental health scholarships

When applying for scholarships, there are plenty of key things you can do to stand out from the competition and increase your chances of winning!

Make sure you qualify

All scholarships have specific requirements you have to meet in order to apply. Make sure your location, identity, education, background, and goals match up exactly with what the application is looking for.

Find scholarships that apply to your personal experiences

Just like all scholarships that require essays, mental health awareness scholarships are looking for students who connect with the application's mission. It's important to make sure your personal experiences align as closely as possible with the application's purpose.

For example, an application may be looking for students who have experience struggling with a specific mental illness, students who are majoring in psychology, students who have experience advocating for greater mental health awareness in their community, or another specific requirement.

To ensure you have the best possible chance of receiving a mental health award, it's crucial that you're eligible for the scholarship based on the application guidelines.

On bold.org, it's easy to search for scholarships that align closest to your experience. The 'Mental Health' scholarship category on bold.org's category list is a compilation of mental health scholarships that are open to applicants with upcoming scholarship deadlines.

Tell your story

For each and every scholarship, make sure that your scholarship essay reflects your own personal experiences dealing with mental illness or elevating awareness in your community.

These scholarships are started by people who genuinely want to support the high school seniors, college students, and undergraduates who have struggled with mental illness in their lives and have persevered through significant challenges.

When writing your personal statement, try your best to convey how dealing with a mental illness has made you the person you are today, and how it's brought you to take action in your life and community.

Some examples of taking action are raising awareness in your community and speaking to others on the challenges faced by those struggling with mental illness and mental health challenges.

Keep applying

Apply to as many scholarships as you can. For most scholarships, there are many applicants applying and the competition can be fierce, so it's never guaranteed that you'll receive a scholarship award. To have the greatest chance of securing the most financial assistance you can from scholarships, you need to apply to as many as possible.

High school seniors specifically have a lot of competition when it comes to applying for scholarships since most high school seniors are anxiously preparing for their college careers. That's why it's best to apply to as many scholarships as you can and to start applying as soon as possible.

Check out these disability scholarships to help you manage the costs of college!

Frequently asked questions about mental health scholarships 

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.

Some other notable eligibility requirements can be based on your location, GPA, major, age, career goals, personal identity & background, and even personality traits.

Then, look at the specific mental health-related qualifications. Is the application for students with a specific mental disability, diagnosis, or condition? Are they looking for an applicant who plans to study psychology in university and pursue it as a career? Are they looking for a student who has experience advocating for the de-stigmatization of mental wellness conversations in their community? These are the things to look for and make sure apply to you when qualifying for scholarships.

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.

Even if you're a high school freshman, it's never too early to start looking for scholarships for the future or even start applying to scholarships that are open to all applicants at the high school level.

Do mental health scholarships need to be paid back?

No, these scholarships never have to be paid back! Scholarships are awards given to students for meeting specific academic achievements or life experiences.

Scholarships are different from federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans, which are supplied by your university and need to be paid back over time. Every scholarship award is a gift to students looking to financially support their education.

Scholarships are a great way for deserving high school and college students to receive additional financial support to fund their higher education. Scholarships are also a great way to minimize the financial burden of college loan debt.

What happens when you win a scholarship?

When you win a scholarship, your financial award goes directly to your university's financial aid office and can be used to pay for a portion of your tuition if you're in an undergraduate program. If you're still in high school and are unsure of where you'll attend college in the future, your scholarship earnings will be saved until you choose a college to attend.

What’s the best website for applying to mental health scholarships?

Bold.org is the best website to search for and apply for scholarships. Bold.org's 'Mental Health' scholarship category makes it fast and easy to search for multiple scholarships that you're eligible for and that are open to receiving applications.

On other online resources such as scholarship sites, you may get redirected to different platforms in order to complete an application essay or submit your information, but on bold.org, the entire scholarship and essay writing process are in the same place.

Not only is it fast and easy to look for and apply to scholarships, but having your own bold.org profile allows you to receive alerts of newly published scholarships that are a match to you and your experience.

Important mental health resources

No matter how things may feel, you are not alone. Here are some important resources to take note of:

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
  • Crisis Text Line (free, confidential, 24/7): Text HOME to 741-741
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrative National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
  • National Eating Disorder Association Helpline: 1-800-931-2237
  • The Trevor Project Hotline (crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ youth under 25): 1-866-488-7386