Who Can Apply:
- 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.
Submission: 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.
Deadline: December 21, 2024
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/mental-health-profession-scholarship/