SCHOLARSHIPS

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.

For 2025, WMHCA is offering one competitive $1500 scholarship to the most outstanding applicant. Additional awards will be determined based on the remaining donations and the number of applications received. WMHCA invites all counseling and counselor education and supervision graduate students who meet the criteria listed below to apply:

Learn more about scholarship opportunities below. (Scroll Down to the Bottom)

2025-2026 WMHCA Scholarship Application Criteria

Applications must:

Be a Member of WMHCA (if this is a barrier email WMHCA)
Reside and/or attend a graduate program in Washington.
Be currently enrolled in a graduate program.
Plan to apply a clinicial mental health counseling credential (No school counselors)
Demonstrate financial need.
Demonstrate a connection to one or more of the scholarship categories.
Demonstrate a clear understanding and connection to WMHCA's mission and values.
Demonstrate a commitment to providing culturally responsive services to identified client communities.

Timeline:

Applications due: October 30, 2025

Applicants notified of awards: December 1, 2025

Scholarship Eligibility Categories

Diversity and Equity: Students of historically marginalized identities with particular attention to BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTGEQIAP+, and disability identities and/or students who demonstrate a commitment to work and serve individuals who have been historically marginalized.
Rural: Students from rural areas and/or students 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 and/or demonstrate a commitment to work with individuals who active-duty service members, veterans, or spouses.

Applications are open October 1, 2025 to October 30, 2025

Scholarship Application

DONATIONS

Thank you for considering donating directly towards WMHCA's scholarship initiative. Your donation will make a difference for someone who is pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in clinical mental health counseling or related field.

NOTE: Contributions to WMHCA's scholarship initiative are not deductible as a charitable contribution on the donor’s federal income tax return. They may be deductible as trade or business expenses if ordinary and necessary in the conduct of the taxpayer’s business. Donors should consult an accountant. WMHCA will list donor contributions on our website.

100% of of all donations go directly to our scholarship fund. WMHCA covers processing fees. The donation form is below.