# Behavioral Health Conditional Scholarship

> Amount varies from Washington Student Achievement Council. Updates for the 2027-28 application cycle will be announced in late 2026.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/behavioral-health-conditional-scholarship
- Provider: Washington Student Achievement Council (State)
- Award: Amount varies, renewable
- Deadline: Updates for the 2027-28 application cycle will be announced in late 2026
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/wa
- Official page: https://wsac.wa.gov/bhcs
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Behavioral Health Conditional Scholarship is designed for students pursuing careers in mental and behavioral healthcare within Washington. Administered by the Washington Student Achievement Council, this renewable program is open to individuals enrolled in eligible behavioral health graduate or certificate programs at participating institutions in the state. To receive funding, applicants must commit to a post-graduation service obligation lasting between three and five years. This service must be completed at an approved site located within a designated health professional shortage area. 

To apply for state financial aid programs, students generally need to complete the FAFSA or the state equivalent, the WASFA. The scholarship funds are distributed over a maximum of three years to help recipients complete their educational programs. Updates for the 2027-28 application cycle will be announced in late 2026.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: WA
- Education level: Undergraduate, Graduate student
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year, Graduate
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Technical or trade school, Public college, Private college
- Must be enrolled in an eligible behavioral health graduate program or certificate program at a participating Washington institution. Recipients must agree to a post-graduation service obligation of three to five years at an approved health professional shortage area site.

## How to apply

Complete the online program application and submit the FAFSA or WASFA for the current academic year.

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