Reasons to Give

• Increased scholarship funding to recruit and retain students from underrepresented populations
• Underwriting practicums to give our students hands-on experience
• Funding for internships where students use their skills in real-life settings

Increased scholarships for Black students – African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious psychological distress compared to the general population. Only 4% of psychologists are Black. Only 1 in 3 African Americans who need mental health care receives it, partially due to the lack of Black providers.

Increased scholarships for Asian/Pacific Islander students – Asian Americans make up 7% of the U.S. population, but only account for 4.3% of psychologists. Because of high stigma rates, 70% of Asian Americans experiencing mental health issues do not seek care. Language differences and a lack of culturally aware practitioners further impede access to care.

Increased scholarships for LBGTQ+ students – A significant proportion of mental health professionals report insufficient training in LGBTQ+ issues. LGBTQ+ individuals are over twice as likely to experience mental health conditions, and transgender people face almost four times the risk of mental health disorders compared to cisgender individuals.

Increased scholarships for LatinX students – Persons who identify as Latinx make up 19% of the U.S. population, however make up only 5% of psychologists. Cultural values such, traditional gender roles, and language barriers contribute to a reluctance to seek mental health treatment. Fewer than 1% of psychologists are able to provide services in Spanish.

Scholarships for continuing students – Inspired by our Alumni Community to help students in those last few semesters when they’re balancing classes, jobs, families, and tuition costs.