The Golden State Social Opportunities Program

The Golden State Social Opportunities Program (GSSOP) is a *NEW* scholarship opportunity for youth with lived experience in foster care, homelessness, or those who currently work for a community-based organization to enter the behavioral health workforce. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited graduate program that prepares them to become one of the following professions: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Psychology (PhD or PsyD).

The award amount for the GSSOP is up to $25,000 per year for up to two years for a maximum award of $50,000 total.

Applications are open to be received through August 15, 2023 at 3:00pm.

For more information on this opportunity, please visit https://hcai.ca.gov/loans-scholarships-grants/golden-state-social-opportunities-program/?utm_source=General+Subscription&utm_campaign=7066f9337d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_05_09_04_06_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_edfec64c53-7066f9337d-477985113