active minds emerging scholars nash family scholarship
supporting emerging mental health professionals
This academic scholarship supports emerging professionals to support their pursuit of masters-level education in a mental health-related field (i.e. counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, health science, etc.). Each scholarship recipient receives $15,000 per year for a total of two years of graduate studies ($30,000 total). Learn more.
Meet the 2022 Nash Family Scholars
Active Minds has awarded our inaugural Emerging Scholars Nash Family Scholarship to three students working to make a difference in the mental health field. These students all show a dedication to healthcare equity, commitment to their studies and future plans, and of course, a passion for mental health. Read more on our blog.
eligibility and application information
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- A graduating college senior OR recent alumnus (graduated in the last three years) of a four-year U.S. college or university.
- U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
- Planning to pursue a masters-level graduate degree in a mental health-related field at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution.
- Able to demonstrate financial need.
- Actively working to secure funding from other sources, including the school of study. The awardee will be responsible for funding at least $5,000 of total annual expenses, with scholarship funding the remaining up to $15,000.
Application information
Check back in fall 2022 for information and to apply for the 2023–24 Nash Family Scholarship.
Contact
Active Minds is the nation's premier nonprofit organization promoting mental health for young adults.