Specialty Board Awards, Grants & Scholarships

We are pleased to offer six scholarships annually to support participation in three stages of the ABCCAP application process. Scholarships will be awarded in two categories:

• Three Diversity Awards for individuals who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their practice, scholarship, or professional activities.
• Three Financial Need Awards for individuals who may face financial barriers to participation, including early-career professionals (fewer than five years in practice), those working in private practice, community mental health settings, or organizations that do not provide professional development funding or reimbursement.

Scholarship funds will be distributed as reimbursement awards to support participation costs. Both scholarship categories will be presented as awards, recognizing recipients’ achievements and contributions.

Application Process

Applicants must submit:

• A current CV/resume
• A personal statement (up to 500 words) describing their qualifications and eligibility for the award

Reward Notification/Rules:

• Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year (Jan-Dec)
• Scholarship amounts may vary by year and budget restrictions, with the goal of covering the cost of one attempt at all 3 stages.
• Applicants are only eligible to receive these scholarships once. If an applicant does not receive a scholarship, they are welcome to reapply in either category. 
• No applicant may receive both types of scholarships offered