Mental health is a very important, and prevalent, issue, and though there have been great strides in recent years for treatment and awareness, there can still be a stigma surrounding mental health. Students struggling with mental health problems—such as bipolar disorder and/or depression—while also pursuing higher education should be applauded and supported. That’s why we’ve gathered a few scholarships for students with bipolar disorder and/or depression to check out.
Baer Reintegration Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: TBD for 2021-2022
This scholarship looks for students currently enrolled in school and show active participation in medical treatment for their bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder. The student must currently be receiving medical treatment. Students completing their high school GED all the way up to those working on graduate degrees may apply.
JC Runyon Foundation Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 6, 2020
Students must have successfully completed an inpatient program in a psychiatric facility for substance abuse, psychiatric disorder, or both, and been accepted into a college or trade school. The student must be an undergraduate.
Paradigm Malibu $1,000 Annual Depression Treatment Education Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 15, 2020
Applicants must submit an essay on educational goals and post-graduation plans. The center works to empower teens and youth by treating them with respect and allowing them to have a say in their treatment plans.
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| Lender | Rates (APR) | Eligibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
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6.97%-15.03%* Variable
5.99%-14.00%* Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT CITIZENS |
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6.37% - 16.70% Variable
4.50% - 15.49% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT SALLIE MAE |
|
|
4.98% - 16.70% Variable
4.07% - 15.66% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT CREDIBLE |
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6.07% - 11.31% Variable
4.39% - 10.39% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT LENDKEY |
 |
6.22% - 16.08% Variable
4.09% - 15.66% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT ASCENT |
 |
6.54% - 11.08% Variable
3.95% - 8.01% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT ISL |
 |
5.62% - 18.26% Variable
4.11% - 15.90% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT EARNEST |
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4.98% - 12.79% Variable
8.42% - 13.01% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT ELFI |
