Behavioral Health Scholarship Progam

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) works to increase and diversify California’s healthcare workforce by providing scholarships and loan repayments to health professional students and graduates who provide direct care in those communities. The purpose of the Behavioral Health Scholarship Program (BHSP) is to increase the number of highly trained behavioral health professionals providing direct care in an underserved area or qualified facility within California. Eligible applicants may receive up to $35,000. Up to $25,000 is available for certificate and graduate applicants, and up to $35,000 is available for undergraduate applicants. If awarded, recipients agree to a twelve (12) month service obligation practicing in an eligible healthcare profession, providing a minimum of 32 hours per week of direct care in an underserved community. Please visit the website for more information and to apply.