Award Amount
$10,000
Number of Awards
5
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The John Edelman Scholarship fund offers five $10,000 scholarships annually to students studying degrees toward a career in mental health counseling. John Edelman is committed to supporting education that promotes improved mental health to veterans and service members. He has committed to providing five $10,000 scholarships for high-performing student veterans pursuing degrees/careers in mental health counseling, and through the John Edelman Scholarship fund, to reward achievement and encourage further study.
$10,000
5
60+ min
Annually
Yes
Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2026-2027 academic year or intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the United States for the 2026-2027 academic year
Maintaining a strong academic performance
Pursuing a degree that will result in a career in mental health counseling or related field, including, but not limited to: Psychology, any subfield, Psychiatry, Social work, Behavioral health
Be either: A current student veteran (includes members of the National Guard or Reserve) as proven by: (1) A DD214 and (2) an official or unofficial transcript
A student on Active Duty as proven by: (1) submission of Active Duty orders, (2) a Memorandum of Understanding from your commanding officer indicating that you are currently in good standing with your unit, and (3) an official or unofficial transcript
Received an honorable discharge or is in good standing with his/her branch of service
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