California Dept. of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) · Up to $35,000 (assoc/bachelor's); up to $25,000 (certificate/grad) · Verify deadline
Who qualifies
Accepted or enrolled in an accredited program leading to a behavioral health profession (social work, MFT, counseling, psychology, peer specialist, etc.)
Demonstrate costs associated with attendance for one year of study
Commit to a 12-month service obligation providing direct care in an underserved community after graduation
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: accepted or enrolled in an accredited program leading to a behavioral health profession (social work, mft, counseling, psychology, peer specialist, etc.); demonstrate costs associated with attendance for one year of study; commit to a 12-month service obligation providing direct care in an underserved community after graduation. Apply early and double-check the deadline, since local awards often have small applicant pools and reward the well-prepared.