Top Counseling Scholarships Guide

Amount: $2,000-$20,000
Deadline: Varies
Link: https://scholarshipbee.com/kfc-scholarship/

KFC has programs that award qualified applicants with anywhere from $2,000-$20,000 each year until earning their bachelor’s degree. You’ll need to maintain a high enough GPA, 2.0-2.75 and meet some other qualifiers, but it’ll take a solid bite out of your college debt.

Amount: $50,000 (3 Awards)
Deadline: December 15
Link: https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/programs/burger-king-scholars-program/application-information/

If you are a Burger King employee, or even the child of one, then you have a chance at this scholarship program, which awards $50,000 to three students per year.

Target also supports a range of industries such as education, arts, and social services and there are many more businesses that provide educational funding including Ford Motors, Coca Cola, and Google.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: Admission Deadline
Link: https://www.williamjames.edu/admissions/tuition-and-aid/behavioral-health-scholarship.cfm

A number of substance use scholarships and grants will be awarded to students who demonstrate commitment and dedication to serving a community with human services in a mental health setting.

Amount: $5,000 (1st Place); $2,500 (2nd & 3rd Place)
Deadline: May 31
Link: http://americanaddictioncenters.org/behavioral-health-academic-scholarship/#submissionForm

This scholarship is open to graduates or undergraduates who are studying full or part-time in the fields of addiction counseling, psychology, behavioral health, nursing, social work, and related fields.

Amount: $10,000 (APA Membership for a year)
Deadline: Varies
Link: https://www.apa.org/pi/mfp/psychology/stay/index

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), funds this fellowship program for outstanding graduate students enrolled full-time in addiction counseling or psychology master’s degree programs.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: August 31
Link: https://www.lpcanc.org/page/NancyHowellScholar

The Licensed Professional Counselors Association of North Carolina (LPCANC), funds this program awarding two exceptional graduate students with $500 per year who demonstrate leadership in addiction counseling.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April
Link: http://www.snrfoundation.org/scholarships

Graduate students pursuing a masters or doctorate in psychology, addiction counseling, social work, marital therapy, behavioral health, or a related field may qualify for this award. Candidates must be enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university in Florida.

Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 15th
Link: http://johnrandolphfoundation.org/ScholarApp/SchIndiv.cfm?SchID=5

Sponsored by the John Randolph Foundation, this scholarship was designed to promote healthcare occupations. Eligible candidates must major in psychology or a behavioral health-related field, have at least a GPA of 3.0. and be in financial need.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
Link: https://www.apa.org/pi/mfp/psychology/predoctoral/index

Funded by Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), this program is available for students in pursuit of a career in behavioral health services including school psychology, addiction counseling, and clinical behavioral health.

Amount: $500 to $1,000
Deadline: February 1
Link: http://www.zpbnef1975.org/scholarships--descriptions.html

This scholarship is funded by the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National Educational Foundation, for undergraduate or graduate students, studying full-time at an accredited college in the U.S. to earn a degree in addiction counseling. Must exhibit financial needs and have good academic standing.

Amount: $1,000 (Undergraduate); $2,000 (Graduate)
Deadline: May 31
Link: http://www.naadac.org/white-scholarship-award

The National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC), designed this scholarship to provide funding to NAADAC members who pursue a degree in substance abuse counseling or addiction. To qualify, students must be enrolled in NASAC-accredited courses in conducting research studies on addiction with no less than a year remaining and have a GPA of at least a 3.0.

Amount: $2,000-$5,000
Deadline: Varies
Link: http://phnfoundation.net/healthcare-scholarships.aspx

This is one of the four grants offered by the Primary Health Network Charitable Foundation to students in select PA counties studying to earn a degree or certificate in clinical or administrative healthcare.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
Link: https://www.partnercoloradocu.org/about/foundations/partner-colorado-foundation

This scholarship is available to U.S. citizens residing in the Colorado state, ages 17-40. Scholarships that are granted will be directly administered to the winning applicant's chosen school. Candidates must be students who are continuing their college education with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and have obtained at least 9 credit hours each semester.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Varies (September)
Link: http://www.aitcoy.org/uploads/4/8/9/2/48929925/graduate_scholarship_application.pdf

In partnership with the Association of Illinois Township Committees on Youth (AITCOY), these funds are distributed annually to support graduate students earning an accredited master’s degree in addiction counseling, behavioral health, marriage and family therapy, social work, prevention, psychology, or recreation.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Link: http://www.arrehabassociation.org/scholarships.html

This scholarship is granted annually by the Arkansas Rehabilitation Association (ARA), to graduate students enrolled at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, full-time, with a GPA of 3.0 or more. Candidates must be majoring in behavioral health, rehabilitation, marriage and family counseling, or addiction counseling and demonstrate an interest in the Public Vocational Rehabilitation Program.

Amount: $4,000 (Annually, One-time $2,000 Travel Grant)
Deadline: Varies
Link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/studentaffairs/scholarships/raps-overview.php

Funding for this program was established by the UH Board of Regents, for students with an exceptional academic record. Full-tuition is given to regent undergraduate scholars, for four years and to presidential undergraduate scholars, for two years.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 2
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/california-scholarships/cal-grant-a-and-b-competitive-grant-program/

Candidates must be undergraduates with a financial need and good academic performance enrolled in a post-secondary California school that is grant qualified.

Amount: $15,000 (Over 3 Years)
Deadline: Varies (January)
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/washington-scholarships/apiasf-united-health-foundation-scholarship/

The United Health Foundation teamed up with the Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund, to provide Asian and Pacific Islander students with financial assistance to earn a degree in the behavioral health field. Must be a U.S. citizen to qualify.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: July 3
Link: https://www.blmsquaredscholarship.org/apply

This program was developed to help minority students who reside in Illinois, with financial needs. Candidates must portray outstanding academic achievements while enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year accredited college or university.

Amount: $2,000-$5,000
Deadline: March 3
Link: http://www.fscny.org/?controller=scholarshipprogram

The Financial Service Centers of New York (FSCNY), offers development opportunities to young people who will help improve the quality of life to New Yorkers after returning to their communities. To qualify, students must demonstrate leadership in school, as well as high academic achievements while contributing 50 hours or more of volunteer service every year during high school.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
Link: http://www.apa.org/pi/mfp/psychology/predoctoral/index.aspx

The Minority Fellowship Program of the American Psychological Association designed and funds this program to increase job growth for qualified minority practitioners-in-training. Students must be in pursuit of a career in policy or behavioral health services.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 1
Link: http://www.apa.org/about/awards/div-27-minority.aspx?tab=1

Sponsored by Division 27: Society for Community Research and Action of the APA, this award is provided in recognition of an NCA member who impacted an ethnic minority scholar's career in psychology through professional guidance and mentorship.

Amount: $500
Deadline: February 1
Link: http://www.apa.org/about/awards/filipino-american-scholarship.aspx?tab=1

The Asian-American Psychological Association Division of Filipino Americans of the APA, offers this scholarship to graduate students in their first two years of study or undergraduate Filipino-American psychology majors who are planning to go on to further study.

Amount: $250
Deadline: May 1
Link: http://www.apadivisions.org/division-35/awards/graduate.aspx?tab=1

Division 35, section one of the APA, sponsors this scholarship to support black female graduate psychology majors interested in researching the gender roles of other black females.

Amount: $1,800 (3 Awards)
Deadline: March 1
Link: https://powayarea-ca.aauw.net/re-entry-woman-scholarship/

This grant is funded by the Poway-Penasquitos Branch of the American Association of University Women, to a woman returning to complete higher education. Eligibility requirements are: must be a female high school graduate or equivalent, at least 23 years old who does not hold a bachelor's or advanced degree.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Link: https://wispinc.org/

This program is offered to women pursuing various degrees who have made it through partner abuse. They must have been separated from their partner for a minimum of one year. To find the behavioral health counseling scholarships and grants available, click on the link.

Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: Varies
Link: https://www.peointernational.org/sites/www.peointernational.org/files/content/ips-info-card_updates.2012.02.24.pdf

This scholarship fund was established in 1949 to provide financial assistance to select female graduate students from other countries studying in the U.S. or Canada.

Amount: Varies Yearly
Deadline: March 1
Link: http://www.ilamvets.org/Portals/0/Aux%201819.pdf

The Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation, makes this scholarship program available annually to assist high school students of Illinois in financing their education. You must be the child or grandchild of a vet who served after 1940 and was either Honorably Discharged or is still serving.

Amount: Tuition, books, room and board, etc. (May include monthly stipend)
Deadline: Varies
Link: https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/current-and-prior-service/advance-your-career/green-to-gold/green-to-gold-scholarship.html

Recipients of this scholarship will receive funding for two, three, or four years to cover costs of tuition or room and board, supplies, textbooks, and more. In addition, a stipend will be provided monthly for up to ten months.

Amount: Up to $40,000
Deadline: Varies
Link: https://www.williamjames.edu/academics/centers-of-excellence/military-veterans-psychology/military-service-members-and-veterans-scholarships.cfm

These scholarships and grants are awarded in recognition of achievements of military-affiliated students who are committed to earning a college degree.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Link: https://www.uab.edu/students/veterans/images/documents/ANGEAP-2018-19.pdf

This state assistance program was established by the Legislature of the State of Alabama, to provide financial assistance to National Guard members residing in Alabama and enrolled in an accredited post-secondary degree program of higher learning.

Amount: $1,000-$50,000
Deadline: December 15
Link: https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/programs/burger-king-scholars-program/

This scholarship is available to all high school seniors in the U.S. Candidates must plan on attending a technical program or college after they graduate from high school. Applicants are selected based on community service, academic merit, any work experience while attending high school, extracurricular involvement, or a combination of these.

Amount: $20,000
Deadline: Varies
Link: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is awarded to high school graduating seniors who are chosen based on their achievements including their ability to serve and lead as well as their commitment to making an impact on their community and school. Each year Coca Cola selects 150 scholars to receive this scholarship award.

Amount: Up to $20,000 (renewable)
Deadline: Various deadlines for application, letter of recommendation, etc.
Link: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp

The National Institute of Health (NIH), offers this scholarship to those of disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing a career in behavioral, biomedical, social science, or other behavioral health-related research. In addition to college support, this program also provides students with paid research training during the summer as well as paid employment and more training after graduation at NIH.

Amount: $750-$2,000
Deadline: April 15
Link: https://www.apa.org/about/awards/aka-finaidscholar?tab=2

This scholarship offers financial assistance to students with unmet needs to complete their study of a particular program. Candidates must be currently enrolled or will be attending college by fall of the award year, in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 2.5, and be an undergraduate full-time student.

Amount: Full tuition plus books and materials, a monthly allowance of around $2,200, and a sign-on bonus of $20,000
Deadline: Rolling
Link: https://www.goarmy.com/amedd/education/hpsp.html

The HPSP is offered to students in behavioral health care fields that include qualifying Specialty Nurse, Veterinarian, Medical/Osteopathy, addiction Counseling/Clinical Psychology, Optometry, and Dental. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled or accepted in a full-time accredited graduate degree program located in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, qualified to be a commissioned officer.

Amount: Varies (Many Awards Available)
Deadline: March 1
Link: https://www.coe.unt.edu/scholarships/college-education-scholarships

The College of Education awards scholarships to students (including transfer students) entering college from high school, enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program, as well as those in the overseas student teaching (COST) program. These scholarship programs are based on needs, merit, location, or specific majors. To be considered for all of the scholarships and grants available through this program, you must complete an application.

Amount: $1,000-$50,000
Deadline: March 1
Link: https://www.apa.org/apf/funding/rosen

The Esther Katz Rosen Fund Scholarship is offered by the American Psychological Foundation (APF) to graduate students conducting research on gifted children who are enrolled in an accredited school program that focuses on addiction counseling, psychology, special education, or a related area. Qualifying candidates must be in good academic standing, have no more than 10 years of professional experience, and pursuing a doctoral degree.

Amount: $4,000 per year
Deadline: March 24, 2019
Link: http://www.nassaucounselors.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/MarieQuinnAwardApplication-2019.pdf

The Marie C. Quinn Memorial Scholarship is issued by the Nassau Counselors’ Association to graduate students enrolled in a full or part-time accredited master’s degree program in clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, or community counseling. Qualified candidates must be pursuing a career in addiction counseling, possess academic achievement, be a member of the NCA, and have completed at least 12 college credit hours.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 1
Link: https://www.michiganschoolcounselor.org/content.asp?contentid=877

The Harry and Susanne Clay Scholarship is issued by the Michigan School Counselor Association (MSCA) to graduate students in pursuit of a master’s, doctoral, or another advanced degree in addiction counseling. To be eligible, students must reside in the state of Michigan, be a current member of MSCA accepted in a CACREP-accredited program, and have the potential to succeed as a school counselor.

Amount: Up to $2,000 per year
Deadline: February 1
Link: http://www.najanet.org/naja-scholarship/

The Betty W. Robbins Endowed Scholarship is administered by the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA), to students interested in graduate studies in school psychology, speech pathology, school counseling, special education, mental health, or related fields. To qualify you must be a U.S. citizen who attends college or resides in Missouri, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, or Mississippi.