Since the 17th century, the United States has opened its borders to immigrants around the world.
People immigrate to the United States for a plethora of reasons, but unfortunately, many of them endure awful traumas before, during, and after immigrating.
Anti-immigration policies implemented throughout history have contributed to the animosity toward immigrants, often unchecked. These deplorable acts of hate and discrimination have a destructive effect on the mental health of immigrants, especially those who have fled from dire domestic conditions.
Everyone deserves access to mental health services, regardless of language or cultural barriers. To honor the life of Pablo Nuñez and to support immigrants in their fight, the Pablo Nuñez Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to two bilingual graduate students who are currently studying to enter the field of mental health services specifically for immigrant relief.
To apply, please write about what you believe to be the greatest barrier keeping immigrants from accessing mental health services and the ways in which you would solve this issue.
What do you believe is the greatest barrier keeping immigrants from accessing mental health services? How would you solve this issue?
The application deadline is Jun 18, 2021. Winners will be announced on Jul 18, 2021.
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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 Jul 18, 2021. 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.