Department of School, Family and Mental Health Professions

Dean's Graduate Merit Research Awards

This merit-based scholarship is available to incoming and continuing students in the Department of School, Family and Mental Health Professions only. Students awarded this scholarship are invited and expected to collaborate with faculty on faculty research projects. Students are selected based on the strength of their applications for admission; no separate application is necessary.

McArdle Clause Scholarship Program

This scholarship is available to incoming and continuing students in the School Counseling program only. Apply Online

American School Counselor Association Foundation (ASCA) Scholarship

The $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to up to 10 students each year who are currently enrolled in a master's level school counseling program. One of the goals of the scholarship program is to encourage minority students and males to enter the school counseling profession. Download application

Mental Health Loan Assumption Program (MHLAP)

Applicants may apply for up to $10,000 in exchange for a 12-month service obligation, working or volunteering in a position within the public mental health system. For more information on this program, please visit the MHLAP website.

The National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation Scholarship

Five military and five rural scholarships are available in the amount of $5,000 each. The military scholarship requires recent military experience, and residence in a rural area is required for the rural scholarship. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2012. NBCCF will award the scholarships in February 2013. Apply Online

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment program

The NHSC LRP will provide funds to participants to repay their outstanding qualifying educational loans. Participants are eligible post-degree completion and will work at an NHSC-approved site providing primary health care services to communities in need. For more information on this program, please visit the NHSC website.