# Behavioral Health Workforce Scholarship Program

> Up to $12,500 from Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (OSFA). See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/behavioral-health-workforce-scholarship-program
- Provider: Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (OSFA) (State)
- Award: Up to $12,500
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ma
- Official page: https://www.mass.edu/osfa/programs/behavhealthscholarship.asp
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Behavioral Health Workforce Scholarship Program, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, supports students pursuing careers in high-need behavioral health fields. The program is designed for students enrolled in eligible behavioral health graduate or certificate programs at participating Massachusetts institutions. Eligible applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid if they are ineligible to file the FAFSA. 

The scholarship provides up to $12,500 to assist with the costs of tuition, fees, and stipends. In exchange for receiving these funds, recipients must agree to a service commitment to work in an eligible behavioral health setting within Massachusetts after graduation. If a recipient fails to fulfill this post-graduation work obligation, the scholarship funds revert to a loan that must be repaid. For current application dates and deadlines, students should see the official page.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: MA
- Education level: Graduate student
- Year: Graduate
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, Eligible noncitizen
- College types: Public college, Private college
- Must be enrolled in an eligible behavioral health graduate program or certificate program at a participating Massachusetts institution. Recipients must agree to a service commitment to work in an eligible behavioral health setting in Massachusetts after graduation, or repay the funds as a loan.

## How to apply

Complete the FAFSA or MASFA, then log into the MASSAid Student Portal to complete the online scholarship application and upload your academic transcript.

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