Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)

Behavioral Health Conditional Scholarship

This conditional scholarship addresses the behavioral healthcare professional shortage in Washington by providing financial support to students pursuing careers in behavioral health. In exchange for up to three years of funding, recipients must commit to a three- to five-year Post Graduation Service Obligation at an eligible Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) site.

Award

Up to $41,000

Deadline

Rolling / varies

Level

Both

Status

Rolling

Clinical Mental Health CounselingSocial WorkMarriage and Family TherapyApplied Child & Adolescent PsychologyCounseling PsychologyRenewable award

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Application effort
Low (no essay or letters listed)
Who can apply
Undergraduate and graduate students

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Who is eligible

  • Must be accepted into and maintain enrollment in an approved behavioral health degree or certificate program at an eligible Washington institution
  • Must file the current academic year FAFSA or WASFA
  • Must maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP)
  • Must agree to the 3-5 year Post Graduation Service Obligation (PGSO) at an eligible Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) site

What you'll need

  • Completed program application
  • Annual submission of FAFSA or WASFA to maintain funding

How to apply

  • File the current academic year FAFSA or WASFA.
  • Complete and submit the online program application via the Washington Student Achievement Council portal when the application cycle is open.
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Sources & verification

Official listing:
https://wsac.wa.gov/bhcs
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) before submitting.

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