The 2026 MEDA Memorial Scholarship Fund Application Form

MEDA knows the path to becoming a mental health clinician has a high financial burden. MEDA is committed to increasing the number of trained BIPOC social workers and mental health counselors, so we will be better able to identify and treat all individuals struggling with eating disorders. We are committed to increasing the racial and ethnic diversity in the field of eating disorders by providing tangible financial support for BIPOC students. This scholarship is only open to Masters level or Doctoral level students in the fields of social work, mental health counseling, psychology and dietetics.

Please read and follow the instructions carefully before submitting your application. Notification of awards will be on or before June 2, 2026.

As a MEDA Memorial Scholar, you must meet all of the requirements listed below for continued participation in the scholarship program:

1. Academic progress, specifically attaining a minimum 2.7 GPA or higher for each semester.

2. Excellent student discipline, attendance, positive school and community behavior, and serving as a role model for other students.

3. Continued enrollment at the college or graduate school from which you were selected. If you should transfer, you may retain your scholarship only if you enroll in another college with the same/similar course of study.

4. Opportunity to attend agreed-upon learning activities sponsored by MEDA and the opportunity to attend exclusive MEDA events.

5. Commitment to meet all the requirements presented by MEDA.

Upon entry to your graduate program, you will be awarded the selected amount annually for each of the years that you are enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university. The yearly support will be awarded to an individual for a United States College or University program, for the use of tuition, housing, books, travel, or any other associated costs with the program

Read and understand the requirements above.*

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If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation. INCOMPLETE forms will not be considered so please double check you have included all of the necessary information.

If you are chosen for an interview, please prepare yourself by visiting MEDA's website at www.medainc.org. Please review the trainings here:

https://www.medainc.org/professional-community-trainings/

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Birthdate:*

MonthDayYear

Mobile No. :*

Format: (000) 000-0000.

E-mail :*

Where the confirmation will be send to

Home Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Additional Informations :

Please answer as accurately as possible.

Please state your gender:

Race (Please list here)*

Ethnicity:

Status at the time of application:

I will be attending my first year of graduate school in Aug or Sept 2026.I will be attending my second year of graduate school in Aug or Sept 2026.I am enrolled in a doctoral program and will be entering my first year in August or September 2026.I am enrolled in a doctoral program and will be entering my___________year (add below).

Please enter your year entered in your doctoral program and anticipated graduation.

Please write the name and address of the college or university you will be attending full-time in 2026.

Major Area of Study:

Please indicate what is your major are of study

What is your Career Objective:*

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Current GPA:*

School activities, honors, offices held, etc.:*

Please complete the following information. If you are awarded a scholarship, you may be asked for additional documentation.

Please enter all sources of income below:

Sources of income:*

Please explain your financial needs.*

Your essays should be 300-500 words. You should address in your essay: your college goals and choice of major, what you intend to do with your education, and why a scholarship is important to you. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments that make you uniquely qualified of scholarship consideration. Please state why you chose this career path and the goals you hope to attain. Please also be sure to include your interest in eating disorder prevention and treatment.

Essay:*

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If you prefer to include a brief video instead of the above essay, please upload below. Please keep to 60 seconds or less.

File Upload*

Amount of scholarship I am applying for:*

Please attach your resume:*

Please attach one to two letters of recommendation:*

You are able to upload two letters of recommendation here. Letters can be from teachers, coaches, employers, or other people, other than a peer, who know you as a learner.

By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application. Please be aware that only completed applications will be eligible.

E-Signature:*

The MEDA Memorial Scholarship Fund Application Form

I. Personal Data:

VI. Extras:

VII. Essays

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature