Bridge the Gap Scholarship

Application Materials Are Now Available
Students are invited to review the scholarship criteria and begin preparing their application materials for the 2026–2027 academic year.

The application submission window is open from March 6, 2026, through March 13, 2026, at 11:59 pm PST. Please note that applications submitted outside this timeframe cannot be considered.

More information about our scholarships and grants can be found below. We also encourage applicants to review the FAQs for helpful guidance.

If you have additional questions, we’re happy to help please contact us at scholarships@thequellfoundation.org

Bridge the Gap Clinical Licensure Grant

The Quell Foundation Bridge the Gap Clinical Licensure Grant is awarded to an individual who has earned a Master’s degree in a mental health–related field that is eligible for clinical licensure in the state in which the recipient plans to practice.

This grant evolved from the Foundation’s former Bridge the Gap Scholarship, which provided tuition assistance, and was redesigned to more directly strengthen the need of the mental health workforce by supporting individuals entering the profession, expanding access to high-quality mental health services, and promoting systemic change that broadens the reach and impact of clinical and behavioral health care.

Applications for The Quell Foundation Bridge the Gap Clinical Licensure Grant are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed by the selection committee twice annually. Awardees will be notified by June 30 and December 30 of each calendar year.

This distinguished award includes:

Fully-funded virtual clinical supervision, provided through an approved supervision partner, to support the recipient’s progress toward licensure in one of the following professional designations:

• Addiction Counselor, Advanced Masters-Level
• Marriage and Family Therapist
• Professional / Mental Health Counselor
• Clinical-Level Social Worker

Materials required to apply include:

• Master’s degree in a mental health field that leads to clinical licensure in the state in which the applicant plans to practice
• Employment within the United States, with primary job responsibilities that meet their state’s requirements for supervised clinical practice.
• Academic transcript with a minimum GPA of 3.80
• Clinical experience and professional goals statements
• Personal statement
• 2 professional letters of recommendation
• W-2 form