Therapist Impact Fund: NextGen Scholarship
At BetterHelp, our vision is to remove barriers to wellness that exist across the globe. This means investing not only in access to therapy today, but also in the future pipeline of mental healthcare providers for tomorrow. That’s why we’re supporting the next generation of mental health providers through our New Therapist Impact Fund. We invite students looking forward to careers in the mental health field to share their stories, ideas, and passion for transforming the mental health landscape and helping shape a more inclusive, innovative, and supportive future for all.
Therapy is a deeply personal journey, and having a therapist who can provide culturally competent care, grounded in understanding and shared experiences, can make all the difference. That’s why this scholarship aims to empower students from underrepresented backgrounds whose voices and perspectives are essential to building a more inclusive and compassionate future for all who seek mental health support.
Our scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students with a minimum 3.3 GPA who are pursuing careers in psychology, therapist licensure (Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Professional Counselor, or Psychologist), or a related field. We especially encourage applications from students who identify as members of underrepresented communities, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, first-generation college students, and others whose voices and perspectives are vital to shaping the future of mental healthcare.
To apply, please submit your resume and respond to the essay questions below. We encourage you to reflect on your identity, lived experiences, and vision for improving the mental healthcare system in your answers to the below questions.
Disclaimer: Awards are competitive and not guaranteed. The Bold Foundation reserves the right to determine recipient selection based on the stated criteria. Awards are non-transferable and recipients are responsible for any applicable taxes. BetterHelp may modify or discontinue future scholarship programs.
1. How have your lived experiences shaped your decision to pursue a career in mental health, and how do they influence the kind of therapist or provider you hope to become?
2. If you could make one significant change to today’s mental healthcare system to create greater access, equity, and inclusion, what would it be and why?
3.What do you see as the greatest benefits and challenges of teletherapy, and how can we continue to innovate so that it better serves diverse communities?
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The application deadline is Dec 9, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jan 9, 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 Jan 9, 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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