Licensed Mental Health Services Provider Educational Program
Sponsored by:
Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
Applicant must be a licensed mental health service provider who holds a full and unrestricted license to practice in California or are registered Marriage and Family Therapist or Clinical Social Worker in good standing. Program eligibility includes health-related work experience in a MHPSA or qualified facility and have received significant training in cultural and linguistic competence. Selection is also based upon professional goals for the next five to ten years, community background, and community service. Scholarship encourages licensed mental health service providers to practice in a mental health professional shortage area or qualify in California by authorizing a plan for repayment of their educational loans in exchange for their service in a designated shortage area for a minimum of two years. Program pays up to $15,000 in outstanding government or commercial educational loans for expenses incurred for their mental health service provider education.
FAQ
Application Deadline
October 16
Scholarship, Grant, Fellowship or Contest
Other
Required areas of study
mental health
Awarded every year?
yes
Renewable?
no
Must be repaid?
no
Required to attend a specific school?
no
Is a separate application required?
yes
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Amount
Max
$15,000
Average
$9,600
Available
Max
23
Average
15
Min
7
Contact Information
Margarita Miranda
Program Officer
Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
400 R Street, Suite 460
Sacramento, CA
95811
United States
Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
Health Professions Education Foundation
400 R Street
Suite 460
Sacramento, CA 95811-6213 United States Phone: (916) 326-3640 hpef-email@oshpd.ca.gov
