Behavioral Health Professional Scholarship Opportunities
- The Behavioral Health Scholarship Program (BHSP) purpose is to increase the number of highly trained behavioral health professionals providing direct patient care in an underserved area or qualified facility within California (see grant guide for eligible list). Those awarded the Behavioral Health scholarship may receive up to $25,000. If awarded, recipients agree to a twelve (12) month service obligation practicing in an eligible healthcare profession, providing a minimum of 32 hours per week of direct patient care in an underserved community.Click here for the application information and grant guide with more detailed information. Applications must be submitted by 3:00 p.m., August 15, 2023.
- The Golden State Social Opportunities Program (GSSOP) purpose is to increase the number of highly trained behavioral health professionals providing direct patient care in California-based nonprofit organizations. Those awarded the Golden State Social Opportunities scholarship may receive up to $25,000 per year for a total of up to $50,000. If awarded, recipients agree to a twenty-four (24) month service obligation practicing in an eligible healthcare profession, providing a minimum of 32 hours per week of direct patient care in a community-based organization. Application can be found here: HCAI Funding Portal. Applications must be submitted by 3:00 p.m., August 15, 2023.