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The NEXT for AUTISM Fellows Scholarship is available to graduating seniors' students who are pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in the human services field. Students who are currently working/planning to work as a direct service provider for adults with autism and/or an intellectual disability are eligible to apply.

 Many students face struggles with their mental health. Addressing these issues at an early age and identifying outlets for opening up, expressing emotions, and seeking help is crucial in setting students up for a lifetime of success. Any high school or undergraduate student who is pursuing a career in social work may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who has at least a 3.0 GPA and is pursuing nursing, social work, psychology, or counseling may apply for this scholarship. To apply, tell us how your background in mental health has impacted your beliefs, relationships, and career goals and how you hope to make a difference through your career.

This scholarship seeks to support high school and undergraduate students who intend to spend their careers helping other people.

Any low-income high school senior or undergraduate student who is planning to pursue a career in healthcare, social work, government, education or a related field may apply for this scholarship. 

The AvaCare Medical Scholarship recognizes impressive, caring students who are pursuing a degree in the medical field. This scholarship is awarded annually to one submission that tells about an inspiring act of kindness. Applicants must be current high school seniors or post-secondary students who are pursuing a degree in a medical field such as in therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition, laboratory science, dentistry, health law, etc. Applicants must also be citizens of the United States/in possession of an Alien Registration Card. While any student pursuing a degree in a medical field may apply, preference will be given to students with a physical disability.

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San Francisco YouthWorks offers paid internships to high school students who are interested in learning how to work within the public works sector. Students are placed with San Francisco city departments like the Public Utilities Commission, the Public Library, and the San Francisco International Airport.

Since 1980, MADD has worked to end drugged and drunk driving, prevent underage drinking, support the victims of violent impaired and drinking and driving crimes. Get involved and help your community, volunteer and email to see how you can help stop these issues

This project-based program allows students to undertake a hands-on project that directly benefits schools and communities. Green Scholars encompasses the domains of environmental literacy, professional skills, and project/program management, through which students discover their own interests and engage with their schools. Interns collaborate on a variety of critical projects and initiatives, working a minimum of 15 hours a week for 5-month contract periods. (I think you only need to be a citizen to win a award)

In addition to an in-person experience open to Baltimore City high school students, the Johns Hopkins Neurology and Neurosurgery Center invites high school students across the U.S. to apply for a 5-week virtual summer internship. This research internship aims to expose students to careers in the neurological sciences. The virtual option includes educational presentations, professional development training, exposure to laboratory techniques, and mentorship training.

Meaningful Teens offers internships and volunteer experiences for high school students across its welfare and educational programs. Projects range from Project Omega (tutoring Oakland grammar school students in reading) to Project Speak Together (offering one-on-one conversational experiences with Ukrainian students). Interns and volunteers contribute to these projects for a few hours each week.

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This guide breaks down types of financial aid, including federal aid, and provides a comprehensive listing of scholarship opportunities for social work students—whether you are aiming for an MSW, BSW, associate degree, or doctoral degree. (Mostly aimed as help and if your thinking of colleges to apply for scholarships and Finical aid.)

Students applying to the scholarship will be required to write an essay about how their experience with mental health has influenced their beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations. While not required, working or volunteering at organizations that increase mental health awareness, provide mental health support, or research mental health solutions will be a plus on student applications.

Are you a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student aware of the impact that cyberbullying can have on an individual’s mental health? If so, the Delete Cyberbullying Mental Health Awareness Scholarship may be a good opportunity for you. Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to one (1) high school or post-secondary student who submits a 500-word essay answering one of the following prompts: (a) “Why is mental health important to you personally?” or (b) “Why is it important to delete cyberbullying and its impact on mental health?” If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more!

The Drug Rehab USA Mental Scholarship is open to students enrolled in any mental health degree program, including but not limited to psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatric nursing, and other related fields. Applicants must be committed to making a difference in the field of mental health and demonstrate a passion for improving the lives of others.

The Mark Murray and Susan Cady Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduates at schools in California. Students seeking a professional certification, associate, bachelor’s, or advanced degree in a field of health care or education are encouraged to apply. First-generation college students and students of color receive special consideration.