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Student Veterans of America (SVA) - John Edelman Scholars Scholarship

$10,000 Five awards

  • DeadlineMay
  • StateNationwide
  • BranchesArmy, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard

About this scholarship

The John Edelman Scholarship fund, established to advance mental health support for veterans and service members, provides five $10,000 scholarships to high-performing student veterans pursuing degrees and careers in mental health counseling. Pursuing a degree that will result in a career in mental health counseling or related fields, including, but not limited to: Psychology, any subfield Psychiatry Social work Behavioral health

Details

Award
$10,000 Five awards
Deadline
May
Application opens
March
State
Nationwide
Branches
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
Status of service member
Active Duty, Veteran, National Guard, Reserves
Relation to service member
Self
Intended program
Full-time undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university
Requirements
Honorable discharge or proof of good standing, resume or CV, unofficial transcripts, two letters of reference, essay questions. Open to current student veterans (includes members of the National Guard or Reserve) as proven by a DD- 214 and transcript, or students on Active Duty as proven by submission of Active Duty orders and a Memorandum of Understanding from your commanding officer indicating that you are currently in good standing with your unit and transcript

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