Mental Health scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 10, 2025Apply below to the best Mental Health scholarships for February 2025.
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Music Therapy Scholarship
Medicine • Mental Health • For Women • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students • Juniors
Apply for a $1,500 Music Therapy Scholarship for Sigma Alpha Iota members pursuing music therapy degrees. Recommendation letters required.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Steven Cutter Award
New Hampshire • Maine • Nursing • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Medicine • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Dentistry • Psychology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Steven Cutter Award offers up to $5,000 for health-related students from specific NH and ME towns. Apply with an essay and test scores.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program
Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Teacher Education • Teaching • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Food Sciences & Technology • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • STEM • Technology • Transportation/Logistics • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program supports Black high school seniors with financial need, offering awards of $250+ for eligible students.
Deadline:
July 8, 2025
Laura Greenstone Memorial Scholarship
Psychology • Counseling • Mental Health • Arts • For Black and/or African American students • For Pacific Islander students • Graduate Students
The Laura Greenstone Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for African-American/Afro-Caribbean AATA members in art therapy programs.
Deadline:
May 3, 2025
Cay Drachnik Minorities Fund
Arts • Counseling • Psychology • Mental Health • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Cay Drachnik Minorities Fund offers up to $1,000 for AATA student members from ethnic minorities in art therapy programs.
Deadline:
May 3, 2025
Dr. Ellen G. Horovitz Spiritual Art Therapy Scholarship
Arts • Counseling • Mental Health • Psychology • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Dr. Ellen G. Horovitz Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for AATA members interested in Spiritual Art Therapy and mind/body practices.
Deadline:
May 3, 2025
Pearlie Roberson Award
Psychology • Counseling • Mental Health • Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Pearlie Roberson Award offers up to $1,000 for art therapy projects focusing on multicultural aspects. Open to AATA members.
Deadline:
May 3, 2025
Irene Rosner David Medical Art Therapy Scholarship
Arts • Counseling • Psychology • Mental Health • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Irene Rosner David Medical Art Therapy Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for graduate students in art therapy programs.
Deadline:
May 3, 2025
Rawley Silver Award for Excellence
Arts • Psychology • Counseling • Mental Health • Graduate Students
The Rawley Silver Award offers up to $1,000 for graduate art therapy students with a 3.5 GPA. Apply through the American Art Therapy Association.
Deadline:
May 3, 2025
Uniting Women in Healthcare Scholarship
Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Biology • For Women
The Uniting Women in Healthcare Scholarship offers $300 to women pursuing healthcare careers. Apply with friends and share the award!
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Steven Penn Bryan Scholarship Fund
Counseling • Psychology • Social Work • Mental Health • Age • Graduate Students
The Steven Penn Bryan Scholarship Fund provides $1,810 for students over 30 pursuing a master's in counseling or related fields.
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Kendra Smith Scholarship Program
Colorado • Florida • Georgia • Michigan • Tennessee • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Freshmen
Deadline Passed
One Step at a Time Scholarship
Bartholomew County • Brown County • Decatur County • Jackson County • Jennings County • Johnson County • Indiana • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The One Step at a Time Scholarship offers $1,000 to $3,000 for students in specific Indiana counties pursuing health-related degrees.
Deadline Passed
NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors (Master's)
Counseling • Mental Health • Graduate Students
The NBCC Minority Fellowship offers $12,000 for master's-level counseling in addictions, targeting underserved minority communities.
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Dietspotlight.com Scholarship
Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Health Education • Healthcare Assistant • Mental Health • Health/Medical Technology • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Dietspotlight.com Scholarship offers $2,000 to U.S. students in health fields addressing obesity issues through an essay submission.
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The Neal Kocurek Scholarship
Bastrop County • Caldwell County • Hays County • Travis County • Williamson County • Texas • Health Education • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Healthcare Administrative • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Health/Medical Technology • High school • Freshmen
The Neal Kocurek Scholarship offers up to $7,500 annually for Central Texas high school seniors pursuing healthcare careers.
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James F. Reville Scholarship
Social Work • Nursing • Pre-Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare-Related • Psychology • Mental Health • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The James F. Reville Scholarship offers $3,000 for New York residents pursuing careers in developmental disabilities fields. Apply online!
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NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program
Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Louisiana • Mississippi • Missouri • Tennessee • Counseling • Education • Psychology • Mental Health • Healthcare-Related • Childcare • Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Healthcare Administrative • Graduate Students
The NAJA Graduate Scholarship supports students working with children in various fields. Applicants need a personal statement and recommendations.
Deadline Passed
Palm Health Foundation Scholarship
Palm Beach County • Broward County • Martin County • Florida • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Social Work • Mental Health • Graduate Students • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Palm Health Foundation offers $2,500 scholarships for nursing, social work, psychology, or behavioral health students in select Florida counties.
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Hope for Healing Scholarship
Military • Counseling • Mental Health • Psychology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Annual $5,000 Hope for Healing Scholarship for students in addiction and mental health. Open to veterans, minorities, and disabled individuals.
Deadline Passed
The Sharp Index Scholarships
Medicine • Mental Health • Pre-Med • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Sharp Index Scholarships support medical students focused on mental health and health equity, offering $250+ for eligible applicants.
Deadline Passed
Billy G. Roughton Scholarship for Medical Professions
North Carolina • Health Education • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health
The Billy G. Roughton Scholarship offers $250+ for College of The Albemarle students in Dare or Currituck counties pursuing Allied Health.
Deadline Passed
Rotary Club of Hertford Scholarship
North Carolina • Law Enforcement • Childcare • Education • Teacher Education • Health Education • Healthcare-Related • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Mental Health • Public Health • Nursing • Medicine • Medical/Biomedical Engineering
The Rotary Club of Hertford offers the James Llewllyn Roberson Scholarship for Perquimans students in BLET, Health Sciences, and Education.
Deadline Passed
NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Mental Health Counselors (Doctoral)
Mental Health • Psychology • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Graduate Students
The NBCC Minority Fellowship offers $20,000 for doctoral counseling students with experience in underserved minority communities.
Deadline Passed
FAQ
In your personal statement, include your passion for mental health, relevant experiences, career goals, and how the scholarship will help you achieve those goals.
Many Mental Health scholarships have renewal requirements, which may include maintaining a certain GPA, completing a specific number of credit hours, or continuing in a related field of study.
Common documents required for Mental Health scholarships include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and sometimes proof of financial need.
To increase your chances, focus on crafting a strong personal statement, obtaining solid letters of recommendation, and ensuring your application is complete and submitted on time.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Mental Health scholarships. In fact, applying for several can increase your chances of receiving funding for your education.
While a high GPA can enhance your application, not all Mental Health scholarships require a specific GPA. It's important to review the requirements for each scholarship you are interested in.
Eligibility criteria for Mental Health scholarships can vary but often include factors such as academic performance, field of study, financial need, and sometimes community service or leadership experience.
Yes, many Mental Health scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and foundations. Always verify the credibility of the scholarship provider.
You can find Mental Health scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.
Mental Health scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing education and training in the field of mental health, including psychology, counseling, social work, and related disciplines.
To write a strong application for Mental Health scholarships, focus on clearly articulating your passion for the field, your career goals, and any relevant experiences. Tailor your personal statement to reflect how the scholarship will help you achieve your objectives.
Mental Health scholarships may cover tuition fees, textbooks, supplies, and sometimes living expenses. The specific coverage will depend on the scholarship's terms.
Yes, some Mental Health scholarships are available to international students. Be sure to check the specific eligibility requirements for each scholarship.
To apply for Mental Health scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide supporting documents such as transcripts and letters of recommendation, and submit a personal statement.
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