Behavioral Health Matters Scholarship Announcement

Apply today! Application deadline for 2021 scholarships is May 31, 2021!

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio –

The Washington County Behavioral Health Board is thrilled to announce that we are offering (3) individual academic scholarships for $2,500.00 per award.

The Washington County Behavioral Health Board supports local workforce development in the area of behavioral health, including the fields of social work and counseling. The Behavioral Health Matters scholarship provides support to students who are pursuing an associate, bachelors, or master’s degree in the behavioral health field.

Applications for the scholarship will be made available from April 1^st through May 31^st, 2021.

Application Criteria for the scholarship includes:

• Application
• Resume
• One letter of recommendation
• Proof of enrollment to an accredited education institution
• One-page essay about educational and career goals
• Must be a resident of Washington County
• Must be pursuing an associates, bachelors, or master’s degree in behavioral health

Preference will be given to applicants pursuing their educational goals at a local Washington County Educational Institution.

For access to the application, please visit www.wcbhb.org/behavioral-health-matters-scholarship/

To apply, submit all application criteria to [email protected] by May 31, 2021. Award notifications will be made in June, 2021.

We look forward to receiving applications and providing this opportunity to those interested in the field of behavioral health.

For questions, call the Board staff at 740-374-6990.