We established our Behavioral Health scholarship awards to provide financial assistance that to would enable undergraduate and graduate students to pursue careers in the areas of behavioral health and addiction-related studies.
Eligible Programs:
A) Social Work
B) Psychology
C) Nursing
D) Counseling
E) Marriage and Family Therapy
F) Substance abuse or mental health training programs
Scholarship Eligibility – Enrollment in academic program in nursing, counseling, psychology, social work, marriage/family therapy, or other curriculum focusing on treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. – GPA 3.2 or above – College Freshman as of Fall Semester 2019 – Open to full or part-time college undergraduate or graduate students
Entry Requirements In the form of a first-person essay, answer the following question: (500 words max.)
Essay Question In your chosen area of Behavioral Science studies, what do you see as current challenges for getting individuals into addiction treatment? What are your suggestions for how to fix this problem?
Selection Process Essay submissions will be reviewed by a committee of behavioral health professionals selected by AAC. The review period will begin after the submission deadline of April 30, 2019. Scholarship recipients will be chosen by the selection committee.
Awards Available: 3