Seleni Scholarship for Maternal Mental Health Professionals

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: 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

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.