[Page 3] The 105 Best Mental Health Scholarships in April 2026
Updated: March 30, 2026
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If finding mental health scholarships has felt discouraging, you’re not alone. The best mental health scholarships offer simple applications, real support, and flexible eligibility — and on this page, we rank the top Bold.org mental health scholarships based on amount, effort, deadline, and eligibility.
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100% free.Kids’ Minds Matter: Southwest Florida Continued Education Scholarship
Funded byLee Health FoundationSupports students in LMHC or LCSW programs at Florida Gulf Coast University who are committed to pediatric mental health and interested in working with Lee Health in Southwest Florida.Amount$40,000Deadline:Jul 15, 2025Education LevelGraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners61Noah Wilson "Loaded Spinach" Arts & Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
Funded byDesirie McKayThis scholarship was created to support a high school senior pursuing a degree in the arts who is also interested in making a difference in the mental health of young adults & suicide prevention.Amount$1,200Deadline:Apr 19, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner62Mariah Nichols Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMariah Nichols' Family & FriendsThis scholarship seeks to preserve the memory of Mariah Nichols by supporting students who have struggled with mental health so they can push through.Amount$600Deadline:May 19, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner63Chantel S. Husted Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily of Chantel S. HustedThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chantel S. Husted by supporting students interested in pursuing careers in mental health or social services.Amount$6,050Deadline:Jul 19, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners64Nikhil Desai "Perspective" Scholarship
Funded byNikhil DesaiThis scholarship is for anyone who has had one moment in their life shift their perspective and perception on what it means to live.Amount$1,000Deadline:Feb 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner65RJ Mitte Breaking Barriers Scholarship
Funded byRJ MitteThe RJ Mitte Breaking Barriers Scholarship exists to support students struggling with mental or physical disabilities toward their academic aspirations.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2021Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner66AMPLIFY Mental Health Scholarship
Funded bySteph SmithThis scholarship exists to support the many students across the country who themselves have battled with mental illness or have been heavily impacted by a loved one's battle with mental illness.Amount$500Deadline:May 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner67Mahlagha Jaberi Mental Health Awareness for Immigrants Scholarship
Funded byMahlagha JaberiThe Mahlagha Jaberi Mental Health Awareness for Immigrants Scholarship exists to support more awareness about the mental health of immigrants in the United States.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner68Luv Michael Impact Scholarship for Autism Acceptance Advocacy
Funded byLuv MichaelThis scholarship exists to encourage and support community outreach and service advocating for autism acceptance.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner69Mental Health Movement x Picmonic Scholarship
Funded byMental Health MovementThis scholarship was created in the hopes of motivating those who have experienced a mental illness to keep fighting and pursue their educational dreams.Amount$4,000Deadline:Sep 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners70Pettable Veteran Student Debt Grant
Funded byPettableThis grant exists to help veterans to pay down their debt and take care of their mental health.Amount$5,000Deadline:Dec 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner71Shine Your Light High School Scholarship
Funded byBe the Light Clinical Supervision and Consulting, LLCThis scholarship aims to support students who are interested in pursuing careers in mental health and fighting the stigma around mental illness.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 2, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner72Shine Your Light College Scholarship
Funded byBe the Light Clinical Supervision and Consulting, LLCThis scholarship aims to support college students who are pursuing careers around mental health and are committed to fighting the stigma around mental illness.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 2, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner73Robert Wechman Mental Health Scholarship
Funded byEvan WechmanThis scholarship is meant for a student who has personal experience with mental illness, and is passionate about challenging the stigma associated with mental health.Amount$1,641Deadline:Mar 30, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner74Suzie's Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
Funded byReyna PerryThis scholarship will support one student in any field of study who has battled with mental health, has a loved one who has in the past or currently is experiencing mental health concerns, or is interested in pursuing a field that will support mental healthcare through practice or research (psychiatry, neuroscience, doctor, psychology, etc.).Amount$500Deadline:Apr 14, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner75Bold Self-Care Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to encourage students to practice self-care every day to maintain mental and physical health.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 14, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner76Scholarship for Student Perseverance
Funded bySuzanne FurgalThis scholarship seeks to support a high school or undergraduate student from Massachusetts who deals with and/or has overcome mental health challenges.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner77WiseGeek Mental Health Well-Being No-Essay Scholarship
Funded bywiseGEEKThe WiseGeek Mental Health Well-Being Scholarship is meant to provide awareness to mental health challenges and assist those who have had to face those issues with a $500 award to help pay their tuition.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 16, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner78Psychology Matters No-Essay Scholarship
Funded bywiseGEEKThis scholarship is designed to support and encourage diversity in the profession of psychology.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 16, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner79Beaming Health Autism Post-Secondary Scholarship
Funded byBeaming Health, Inc.This scholarship aims to support autistic students who are pursuing or planning to pursue a post-secondary education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 5, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners80Bold Relaxation Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to encourage students to take breaks, relax, destress, and practice self care.Amount$500Deadline:May 29, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner81Deitra L. King Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLachaela Wells-AndrewThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Deitra L. King by supporting students who display the same qualities and values that she did throughout her life.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 20, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner82Bold Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will support one student who is struggling with mental health or is passionate about helping others who struggle with mental health.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 24, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner83Shawn’s Mental Health Resources Scholarship
Funded byShawn ThomasThis scholarship aims to support the mental health of those who are pursuing higher education by relieving some of the financial stress of college.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner84Mental Health Matters Scholarship
Funded byDarlene SteinkampThis scholarship will support students who face mental health challenges and are active leaders in their community.Amount$500Deadline:Sep 1, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner85Holistic Health Scholarship
Funded byLive it UpThis scholarship seeks to recognize those who put effort into their mental, physical, and nutritional health.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner86A Voice for Mental Health and Addiction Awareness Scholarship
Funded byGlenn & Carla CoutureThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Katelynn Berry by spreading awareness about the threat posed by mental illnesses and addiction.Amount$2,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners87Lionrock Recovery Scholarship
Funded byLionrock Behavioral Health, Inc.This scholarship will support high school seniors or first-year undergrad students who have been affected by substance abuse and plan to give back by pursuing a career in therapy or counseling.Amount$2,000Deadline:Dec 1, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners88Thomas Tatum Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJennifer ClarkThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Thomas Tatum by supporting students who have battled mental illness or lost a family member due to mental illness.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 1, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner89Gloria J. Willis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDarnesha Mc CombThis scholarship seeks to support aspiring medical students who have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on mental health.Amount$750Deadline:Jan 15, 2023Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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