Banyan Treatment Centers’ Next Generation Healers Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Banyan Treatment Centers Scholarship for Working Students, you must:

• Be currently enrolled in a degree program in nursing, social work, psychology, healthcare administration, or any related field.
• Be a working student, meaning you are currently employed while pursuing your degree.
• Have a strong commitment to a career in healthcare or wellness.
• Finances must be used toward school.

How to Apply

• Complete an essay addressing one of the following prompts:
  • Innovation & the Future of Care
    What is one change, innovation, or improvement you hope to contribute to the healthcare or mental health field in the next decade, and why is it important to you?
  • Community Impact & Responsibility
    Describe a moment when you recognized a gap or need in your community’s access to health, addiction, or mental health resources. How did that realization influence your desire to pursue this field?
  • Ethical Leadership & Integrity
    Healthcare often requires difficult decisions. What personal principles or ethical standards do you rely on to guide your actions, and how will they shape your role as a future professional?
  • Cultural Awareness & Inclusivity
    How will you help create more inclusive, culturally informed, and stigma-free environments for individuals seeking care, especially those from underserved or marginalized communities?
  • Motivation & Long-Term Vision
    Looking ahead 10 years, what kind of healthcare professional do you hope to become, and how will your journey, and this scholarship, support that long-term vision?

• Complete application form.
• Provide proof of enrollment in your degree program (e.g., recent transcript or enrollment verification).