We know the cost of your education can be stressful, which is why VA offers a number of different scholarship programs to help you pay for school and pave the way to a successful, meaningful career serving Veterans.
Two of those programs have rapidly approaching deadlines, so if you’re an aspiring clinician or mental health professional, now is your chance to take advantage of these scholarships.
The Health Professionals Scholarship Program (HPSP) offers scholarships to those becoming clinicians (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc.). Through this quickly growing program, thousands of students have received scholarships and monthly living stipends. In turn, you’ll agree to work at a VA facility for a minimum of two years.
The Vet Center Scholarship Program offers similar scholarships to HPSP, but with a focus on mental health careers (e.g., social workers, psychologists, counselors, etc.). You’ll still receive a monthly living stipend, though your commitment to VA will be six years working at one of 300 Vet Centers across the country.
The stipends for these programs were increased to $1,300 this year, making an even bigger impact for health professionals who want to do mission-oriented work.
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Apply now for these scholarship programs through VA and you’ll have one less thing to worry about when you graduate. Learn more about these programs, and how they can make a positive impact on your future, at VA Careers.
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My last dealings with the VA was being tossed into a mental hospital against my will, so forgive me if I don’t trust the VA to do a damn thing.
If I already have a degree, can i further my education with this program?
As a veteran, I’m going apply , I think more veteran get involved with programs like this in VA , we can some what of difference. I’m all in to helps my fellow veterans
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Are family members eligible