About the Scholarship (Discontinued)

The Alcohol.org Behavioral Health Academic Scholarship Program was started to encourage college students to make a difference and inspire change in the health field. We recognize that students who are working on behavioral health degrees face significant academic and economic challenges. This financial award helps students finish their degree and lessen their stress about how to pay for it.

We welcome all eligible students who are passionate about the behavioral health field to apply.

Application Deadline: May 30th, 2019

Award Amounts:

1st Place: $5000

2nd Place: $2500

3rd Place: $2500

Eligibility:

High School graduate as of Summer 2019
The student must be enrolled in an accredited certificate, associate, baccalaureate or graduate degree as of Fall Semester 2019.
GPA 2.5 or above

Eligible areas of study:

Addiction Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapy
Social Psychology
Social Work
Nursing
Behavioral Science
Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Public Health
Healthcare Management
Health Psychology

Therapeutic Intervention
Child and Family Advocacy
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Medical Sociology
Behavioral Health
Counseling
Medical Ethics
Psychology of Addiction or Substance Abuse
Research Related to Addiction or Behavioral Health
Other (with a behavioral health focus)

Submission Guidelines:

Submission Deadline: May 31, 2019
Award Announcement: June 30, 2019
Award Date: August 26, 2019
Terms and Conditions

FAQs

Q: I submitted my scholarship essay. What happens next?
A: Think positive! Your essay submission will be reviewed by our committee.

Q: Do I need to contact Alcohol.org about my submission?
A: No. You will be notified by June 30, 2019 if you are a winner.

Q: Are any scholarship awards given before August 26, 2019?
A: No.

Q: If I didn’t submit my scholarship essay by May 30, 2019, is it too late to send in?
A: Yes, we will not accept submissions after scholarship deadline date.