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Seleni Scholarship for Maternal Mental Health Professionals

SELENI HOUSE FOUNDATION INC

Funding Amount

$10,000 - $15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Seleni Scholarship for Maternal Mental Health Professionals

Overview: A rolling scholarship program providing full scholarships to mental health professionals and students to access Seleni's maternal mental health training courses.

Geographic Scope: Open worldwide; recipients have included professionals from 13 different countries and 23 US states.

Focus Areas:

  • Maternal mental health training and education

  • Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)

  • Reproductive and family life transitions

  • Support for underserved populations
  • Award Details:

  • Scholarship Value: $10,000 - $15,000 per scholarship

  • Number of Awards: Up to 100 full scholarships available annually (historically awarded monthly or quarterly)

  • Format: Full scholarships covering tuition for one of Seleni's online training courses
  • Eligible Applicants:

  • Mental health professionals

  • Social workers

  • Doulas

  • Midwives

  • Nurses

  • Lactation consultants

  • Students in these fields

  • Other healthcare professionals

  • Requirement: Must work primarily with underserved populations
  • Training Courses Covered:

  • Maternal Mental Health Intensive for Young Parents: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (MMHI4Teens: PMADs)

  • The COVID-19 Pandemic, Trauma, and Grief

  • Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders coursework

  • Perinatal Loss & Grief coursework

  • Breaking Barriers in Maternal Care

  • Trauma-Informed Communication with Patients and Families
  • Application Timeline: Submissions are rolling throughout the year; recipients are announced monthly or quarterly.

    Organization Background: Seleni Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2011 by Nitzia and George Logothetis. The organization is dedicated to destigmatizing and transforming mental health and wellness by addressing real-life issues that challenge the emotional health of women, men, and their families.

    Contact Information:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: (212) 939-7200

  • Address: 122 E 64th St, 1R, New York, NY 10065

  • Website: seleni.org
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Application Process:
    1. Visit the Seleni scholarship application page
    2. Complete the rolling application form
    3. Submit your application materials

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Work primarily with underserved populations

  • Be a mental health professional, student, or healthcare professional in a related field

  • Demonstrate commitment to serving vulnerable communities
  • Application Considerations:

  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

  • Recipients are announced monthly (historically) or quarterly

  • Applicants should articulate how the training will benefit their community and clients

  • Priority given to those serving marginalized and underserved populations
  • Note: Specific narrative questions and detailed submission requirements are not fully detailed in the provided content. Applicants should visit the application portal for complete instructions.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    mental-healthreproductive-healthprofessional-development

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