Graduate Scholarships

Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative Scholarships

Awards can be up to $15,000 for tuition with an additional $3,000 unrestricted stipend.

Oregon is in a behavioral healthcare workforce crisis that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has awarded a grant to the Counseling, Therapy, and School Psychology department at the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling for tuition scholarships and stipends to help address the critical need for more behavioral health workers in Oregon.

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Healthy Oregon Initiative (SHOI-like) Scholarships

Awards range from $2,000 - $20,000.

These scholarships aim to diversify the behavioral health workforce by supporting graduate students who, as practitioners, will increase access to culturally specific and culturally responsive services for people of color, tribal communities, and individuals who have experienced barriers accessing mental health services.

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CTSP Program Scholarships

Awards range from $500 - $2,500.

The suite of CTSP Program Scholarships utilizes a single application. Submission of the application will automatically ensure the applicant is considered for all available scholarships for which they are eligible.

Scholarship applicants must:

1. Be currently enrolled in, or admitted to one of the CTSP programs:

• Art Therapy
• Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy
• Professional Mental Health Counseling
• Professional Mental Health Counseling-Addictions
• School Psychology

2. File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Go to Tuition and Financial Aid web page for helpful links to the Financial Aid office website. U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents only. Undocumented Oregon residents can file the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA).

NOTE: International students are eligible for program scholarships.

3. Complete the Counseling, Therapy, and School Psychology Scholarship Application by March 1st.

4. Submit a statement of no more than 1,000 words that describes how receiving scholarship assistance will facilitate the pursuit of your professional goals.

Submit the CTSP Program Scholarship Application

All CTSP Program Scholarships

Please note that not every scholarship will be awarded in a given year. Each applicant will be considered for every scholarship available in the academic year in which they have applied.

Counseling Psychology Diversity Scholarship
Established by members of the Counseling, Therapy, and School Psychology (CTSP) department, this scholarship is awarded to a new or continuing student in a CTSP degree program. Individuals who are members of a currently or historically under-represented racial or ethnic group, or individuals who have demonstrated significant commitment to serving racially or ethnically diverse populations are eligible for consideration.

Craig MacLeod Annual Scholarship 
These scholarship funds are to be directed in support of students who identify as members of underserved or underrepresented groups. This includes students of color, first generation students, students for whom financial need is an insurmountable barrier to attendance, and others who would contribute to the diversity of perspectives and life experiences at the Graduate School.

Christopher E & Mardra Jay Opportunity Scholarship
Preference for this scholarship goes to students who come from a disadvantaged background and/or an under-represented population and/or students with financial need.

Dean’s Scholarship 
This scholarship is intended to support the diversity of students in our CTSP programs.

Elizabeth Martin Memorial 
This scholarship is awarded to new or continuing students who have demonstrated financial need.

Hearst GSEC Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to new or continuing students who are members of a currently or historically underrepresented racial or ethnic group, or individuals who have demonstrated significant commitment to serving racially or ethnically diverse populations.

Kurt Webhring Annual Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a new or continuing student who has demonstrated commitment to professional service in the area of domestic violence. Financial need is considered when awarding this scholarship.

Peggy Halsey ’39 Scholarship 
This scholarship is awarded to new or continuing student based on financial need.

Star Meadow
This scholarship is intended to support professional mental health counseling students with financial need, with preference given to students who self-identify as being from historically marginalized communities.

Viola M & James C Gale Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to new or continuing students who have demonstrated financial need and who demonstrate the personal character traits of honesty, friendliness, loyalty, perseverance, an overall high standard of personal conduct, and minimum academic GPA of 3.0

Program Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to incoming and continuing doctoral students. These scholarships address the critical need for increasing the diversity of our student body and supporting traditionally marginalized groups. Those who have demonstrated significant commitment to promoting social justice and equity through PK-20 education and serving under-served student populations are also encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to candidates with demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or ORSAA (Oregon Student Aid Application.)

Scholarship application requirements:

Program Scholarships

The School Counseling program awards scholarships of varying amounts. Admitted students will be contacted by the program director in Spring with information on how to apply.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistant (GA) positions provide students the opportunity to combine theory and practice while offering assistance that may include an hourly wage and/or housing. At approximately 20–25 hours per week (varies by role), these positions allow students to focus on academic coursework, while gaining practical experience in the field of student affairs.

The full list of graduate assistantships is available here.

The scholarships that Lewis & Clark offers for new MAT preservice students do not require separate application. Faculty will review admissions applications and recommend applicants for specific scholarships. To receive priority consideration for MAT program scholarships, please submit your graduate application and FAFSA by February 15th.

MAT Program Scholarships:

Dorothy S. Adams Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolled in the MAT Elementary program.

The Donna C. Dermond Scholarship
Donna Dermond received an MAT in Language Arts in 1989 and has a deep commitment to supporting higher education for students pursuing graduate studies in education. This scholarship is awarded annually to a new or continuing student pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching degree at Lewis & Clark who demonstrates honesty, integrity, respect, perseverance, and an overall high standard of personal conduct. Financial need is considered when awarding this scholarship.

Carol D. Dimich Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually to a nontraditional MAT student, this scholarship was established in memory of Carol D. Dimich who was a graduate student in education at Lewis & Clark at the time of her death.

Far West Recycling Math/Science Scholarship
Awarded to a new, entering student who intends to teach mathematics or science at the middle or high school level. In addition to fluency in both English and Spanish, candidates should have a record of committed service to low-income, recently immigrated, Spanish-speaking communities in the United States.

Allen Frawley ’51 Scholarship
Awarded to a new student enrolled in the secondary program in the content area of art, science, or social studies. Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need and who are the first in their families to have graduated from college.

Viola M. & James C. Gale Scholarship
Awarded to new or continuing students who have demonstrated financial needs and who demonstrate the personal character traits of honesty, friendliness, loyalty, perseverance, an overall high standard of personal conduct, and a minimum academic GPA of 3.0.

Hall Agre Family Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a new student enrolled in the MAT Elementary program.

Helen E. Holt Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to one student newly admitted to the MAT preservice program who demonstrates an intention to serve diverse student populations, possesses a strong academic background, and shows potential as a future teacher.

Kurkinen Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dorothy Kurkinen for students “who are getting their degrees after a lengthy hiatus.” Her goal was to help students attain advanced education, despite the complications of adult life in a complex world. This scholarship is awarded to one new, entering MAT student.

Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to new, entering MAT preservice students whose outstanding academic achievements are complemented by qualities of leadership, dedication, integrity, compassion, sensitivity, and self-discipline. A minimum academic GPA of 3.2 is required.

Florence Seberg Morford ’49 Scholarship
Awarded to one student newly admitted to the MAT preservice program.