In 2023 WMHCA started The Dr. Ellen K. Carruth Diversity & Inclusivity in Counseling Scholarship for to the most outstanding applicant.  The scholarship was named after a past beloved board member and fierce advocate of diversity and inclusion for all marginalized individuals.  You can donate to the scholarship below.  WMHCA will contribute $1000 to this scholarship.  All other applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be entered into a lottery for $500 scholarships. WMHCA is committed to providing eight $500 scholarships.

Learn more about scholarship opportunities below.  

2024- 2025 WMHCA Scholarship Application Criteria

Applications must:

• Must be a Member of WMHCA (if this is a barrier email Shannon)
• Must reside and/or attend a graduate program in Washington.
• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program.
• Must plan to apply for the LMHCA/LMHC credential.
• Must demonstrate financial need. 
• Must demonstrate a connection to one or more of the scholarship categories. 
• Must demonstrate a clear understanding and connection to WMHCA's mission and values.
• Must demonstrate a commitment ot provideing culturally responsive services to identified client communities.  

Scholarship Eligibility Categories

• Diversity and Equity: Students of historically marginalized identities with particular attention to BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTGEQIAP+, and disability identities.
• Rural: Students from rural areas who demonstrate a commitment to work in and serve an area designated as rural by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
• Military: Students who are active-duty service members, veterans, or spouses of active-duty service members or veterans.

Applications are due October 31, 2024

Applicants will be notified of awards December 1, 2024

Scholarship Application