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Mental Health Profession Scholarship

$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Open
Application Deadline
Dec 20, 2024
Winners Announced
Jan 20, 2025
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior or undergraduate student
Background:
Has overcome or is working to overcome a mental health challenge
Desired Major:
Pursuing a degree in a mental health related field

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.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published September 13, 2024
Essay Topic

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?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Dec 20, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jan 20, 2025.