WAMFT Scholarships
DEADLINE EXTENDED to 9/9/24!
WAMFT is pleased to offer up to five $500 scholarships to WAMFT Student Members who demonstrate commitment to and leadership potential in the field of Marriage/Couple and Family Therapy. ​ These scholarships help ensure that members committed to Marriage and Family Therapy can access learning and networking opportunities to facilitate their professional development as an MFT.
​The deadline for applying has been extended to September 9th, 2024. Your application will be reviewed by our the WAMFT Board, and scholarship recipients will receive notification in October.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Be a Student Member of WAMFT.
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Be currently enrolled in Washington State or online in a master’s level program leading to licensure as an MFT.
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Demonstrate commitment to and potential for leadership in the field of Marriage/Couple and Family Therapy
Award Criteria:
Scholarships will be awarded based on the applicant’s overall portfolio presented to the Scholarship Committee. An applicant’s portfolio and accompanying cover letter should make a case for how the applicant demonstrates “commitment to and leadership potential in the field of Marriage/Couple and Family Therapy.” Portfolios may include but are not necessarily limited to evidence of:
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The academic effort, performance, or contributions
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Professional development activities including participation in training beyond school requirements
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Professional publications, presentations, pieces of training, etc.
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School service activities or other school involvement
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Community involvement, including volunteering
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Participation in or contribution to WAMFT activities
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Participation in or contribution to other M/CFT professional organizations (e.g., AAMFT, AAMFT Topical Interest Networks, AFTA, etc.)
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Commitment to serving the needs of equity-deserving groups: communities that face significant collective challenges and have been historically marginalized or under-served due to attitudinal, historical, social, and environmental barriers based on race, ethnicity, economic status, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, ability, or another group.
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Commitment to advocacy for the profession of Marriage/Couple and Family Therapy and access to the services of M/CFTs.
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General Information:
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The WAMFT Board will select scholarship recipients. All information will be held in strict confidence.
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This scholarship is a one-time award. Therefore, past recipients are not eligible to apply in subsequent years, even if they are still eligible under student status.
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Scholarship recipients will be notified by email and honored at the WAMFT Holiday Party.
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Questions? Contact us!