2026-2027 First Responder Mental Health Services Grant

  • 2026-2027 First Responder Mental Health Services Grant 

  • APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:  Deadline - JUNE 12, 2026

    This application is for first responders (including support staff at a first responder agency), first responder volunteers, and first responder retirees in Utah who are seeking a degree or certificate to become mental health therapists.

    Recipients may receive an award of up to $6,000 per year, after other financial aid is applied, to cover tuition and fees for up to four academic years, subject to renewal requirements. The grant may be used at any Utah public college or university, or at select private colleges and universities that offer eligible academic programs.

    The scholarship is administered by the Utah Board of Higher Education.

    Key Application Requirements

    All applicants must:

    1. Be a first responder (including support staff at a first responder agency), first responder volunteer, or a retiree who worked as a first responder in Utah, as those terms are defined in Utah Code Section 53B-8-116.
    2. Enroll at an eligible college or university for the 2026-2027 academic year in a postsecondary degree or certificate program that will qualify the applicant, upon completion, to become a mental health therapist, as that term is defined in Utah Code Section 58-60-102. Please note that pre-requisite degrees are not eligible for funding under this grant.

    In addition, renewal applicants must: 

    1.  Provide transcript information to show progress toward degree completion.

    A completed application does not guarantee funding.

    Note: This application must be completed in one session. Applicants will not be able to save their progress and complete the application later. Before starting the application, please have all the necessary information ready.

     

     

  • Applicant Information

    Please provide basic information about yourself and your email address and phone number for future contact, including application updates.
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  • By signing below, you acknowledge the following:

    • I certify that all statements and dates herein are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
    • I understand that submission of an application alone does not confirm my eligibility and that additional documentation or information may be required. This information will be requested via the email provided. I will contact the scholarship team (see information below) if I need to update this information.
    • I understand that if approved for a scholarship award for the 2026-2027 academic year, I will need to submit a renewal application by the application deadline next year to be considered to continue to receive funding. Additional information about renewal will be sent to all recipients, but prompt action will be required.
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  • If you have questions regarding any part of this application, the requirements for this program, or would like additional information, please contact scholarships@ushe.edu.

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