Mental Health Scholarship

 

We invite you to apply for our mental health scholarship

A scholarship to help survivors in the her family

We Are HER is offering $1,000 scholarships. 

Our goal is to help alleviate economic barriers and provide equitable access to therapy for one survivor who otherwise would not be able to continue with and/or seek help through professional services.

Who is this Scholarship for?

This scholarship application is for survivors who

  • have demonstrated financial or economic needs

  • have expressed a desire and willingness to seek therapy from a licensed mental health provider

  • have not shown or expressed that they are in immediate danger or crisis

  • are able to articulate the specific ways in which winning the scholarship would aid in their healing journey

  • are 18 years of age or older

Get Notified When our 2024 Scholarship Application Opens

We Are HER is one of the first organizations I have connected with that did not require me to relive my trauma as a part of the application process for a grant. They are an organization made for and created by survivors, and it shows.
— Annonymous (they/them), 2022 Scholarship Recipient
 

Scholarship FAQs

Who is this scholarship for?

Survivors of any gender who are over the age of 18 and have demonstrated a financial or economic need, have expressed a desire and willingness to seek therapy from a licensed mental health provider, have not shown or expressed that they are in immediate danger or crisis, and have articulated in their application the specific ways in which winning the scholarship would aid in their healing journey.

What is the time frame for this scholarship?

The application will be open from March 6-27, 2023. Applicants will be notified in April of the status of their application.

Is my application confidential?

Yes. We never share your information with anyone outside of We Are HER’s selection committee.

Will I have to share my story on the application?

You are under no obligation to share any details of your story. It is more important to the selection committee that you demonstrate your need for this scholarship above sharing your story.

What type of mental health professionals qualify for me to work with if I receive this scholarship?

Eligible professionals include licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, licensed mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists, if they provide therapy. The provider must possess an active, unrestricted license in the state where you (the applicant) reside.

The committee also recognizes the potential benefits of seeking therapy from those who may still be in formal, professional training. As such, scholarship funding may also be used to pursue counseling with a professional who is a supervisee in social work, a resident in counseling or psychology, a postdoctoral clinician, or an equivalent title that is registered with their state board to provide clinical mental health services while under the direct supervision of a fully licensed professional.

How will I know if I’ve been selected as the recipient of this scholarship?

You will receive an email from info@weareher.net in April 2023.

Who do I contact if I have further questions?

Please reach out to info@weareher.net.

 

Thank you to our in-kind sponsor for making this scholarship possible through the donation of their software.