"Be Kind" Scholarship

Empowering Future Leaders in Mental Health
 

Our Commitment to Mental Health

We believe that addressing mental health requires a community of compassionate and dedicated individuals from various professional backgrounds. The "Be Kind" Scholarship is a testament to our commitment to fostering a future where mental health support is accessible, empathetic, and integrated into all aspects of society.

 

Empowering the Next Generation

Through the "Be Kind" Scholarship, we seek to empower the next generation of mental health leaders and advocates to inspire actionable change and encourage innovative approaches to mental health challenges. 

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Who is Eligible?

  • Undergraduate students preparing for graduate studies
  • Graduate students passionate about advancing mental health professionally
  • Candidates with a clear passion for mental health and a vision for how they can contribute to the field through their professional work

Application Process

Our annual timeline is typically as follows. 

  • Applications available:  January
  • Applications due:  March
  • Scholars announced:  April
  • Public announcement:  May

Please check our website and newsletters for updates.

"Be Kind" Scholarship Application

SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT

2026 Scholars

Congratulations to our 2026 Cohort!

  • Janette Suarez - Second year SCU counseling psychology student, passionate about supporting Spanish families

  • Hillary Goddard - Former elementary teacher in SCU graduate counseling psychology program, passionate about supporting those in need

  • Neda Riazi - Counseling therapist in training

  • Monica Rivera - Pivotal foster program alumni president now at SCU counseling psychology program, passionate about foster youth support

  • Dao Doan - About to complete therapist training program

  • Manuel Faria de Abreu - Psychiatrist in training passionate about immigrant community support