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Vet Center Scholarship Program

Link
View Program Website
Sponsor
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Deadlines
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Contact

877.927.8387

Purpose

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will provide scholarships for specific behavioral/mental health professional students. Recipients agree to a 6 year service obligation at a Vet Center Readjustment Counseling Service site.

Applicants from rural, tribal, and other underserved communities are encouraged.

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently enrolled or be accepted for full-time enrollment in an accredited academic program that will qualify for employment in one of the professional fields associated with the scholarship program.

Eligible fields include:

  • Social Worker (MSW)
  • Psychologist (PhD)
  • Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselors (LPMHC)
  • Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT)
Geographic coverage
Nationwide
Amount of funding

Scholarship recipients will receive:

  • 100% of tuition and required fees
  • $1,302 per month stipend
  • A stipend to help cover books and supplies
Application process

Links to the registration form, flyer, and application process, are available on the program website.

Tagged as
Behavioral health · Behavioral health workforce · Scholarships for health careers · Veterans

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