Behavioral Health Academic Scholarship Program

From American Addiction Centers (AAC)

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In 2015, acknowledging the growing need for qualified addiction and mental health professionals to help those struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders, AAC decided to launch an educational scholarship program to assist students who were enrolled in college programs in the area of Behavioral Health.

Eligible Programs

  • Social Work
  • Psychology
  • Nursing
  • Counseling
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Substance abuse
  • Mental health training programs

Award Amounts

  • First Place: $5,000
  • Second Place: $2,500
  • Third Place: $2,500

Requirements/Eligibility (not all-inclusive)

  • GPA 3.2 or above
  • College Freshman as of Fall Semester 2019
  • Open to full- or part-time college undergraduate or graduate students
  • Entry Requirements In the form of a first-person essay, answer the following questions: "Describe what drew you to want to pursue a career in behavioral health care. What is one milestone you hope to achieve in this field?"

*PLEASE NOTE

The Scholarships will not be offered in 2021, please check back in 2022.

  • State Nationwide
  • Deadline 04/30/2018
  • Amount $5,000
  • Requirements 3.20
    Undergraduate, Graduate, Essay, Transcript
  • Contact American Addiction Centers (AAC)
    200 Powell Pl
    Brentwood, TN 37027
    888-987-1784
  • Scholarship Application
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