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Good Vibes Only Scholarship in Memory of C. Spoon

Funded by
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Shawn Witherspoon
$2,300
1 winner$2,300
Open
Application Deadline
Mar 17, 2025
Winners Announced
Apr 17, 2025
Education Level
Undergraduate
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Eligibility Requirements
Race:
BIPOC
Field of Study:
Psychology
Education Level:
Four-year undergraduate student
GPA:
2.5 or higher

Generational trauma is a real condition and a form of post-traumatic stress disorder that has lived hidden and unnamed in the hearts and minds of many Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) communities for centuries.

It is a complex form of trauma that affects one from a mental, spiritual, physical, and economic standpoint. Its symptoms attack from the inside first, leading some to choose a path of fear over love. That fear can then turn into emotions like self-hate, anger, and despair, which foster self-destructive behaviors that can lead to alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders, or poverty. When these negative emotions and behaviors are left unchecked, they repeat a vicious cycle of stagnation that can perpetuate unhappiness, violence, and even death.  

This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students so they can succeed in all of their endeavors and advocate for the importance of mental health in overcoming generational trauma.

Any BIPOC student pursuing a four-year degree in psychology with at least a 2.5 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants who are musically inclined and those who are engaged in mindfulness behavior practices are preferred.

To apply, tell us why you have chosen to pursue a degree in psychology and how mental health services help BIPOC people.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Passion
Published August 9, 2024
Essay Topic

Why have you chosen a degree in psychology and how do you feel BIPOC individuals and communities would benefit from mental health services?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Mar 17, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 17, 2025.