WAMFT Scholarships

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.

Applications are open for 2026.

Eligibility Requirements:

Be a Student Member of WAMFT.
Be currently enrolled in Washington State or online in a master’s level program leading to licensure as an MFT.
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:

The academic effort, performance, or contributions
Professional development activities including participation in training beyond school requirements
Professional publications, presentations, pieces of training, etc.
School service activities or other school involvement
Community involvement, including volunteering
Participation in or contribution to WAMFT activities
Participation in or contribution to other M/CFT professional organizations (e.g., AAMFT, AAMFT Topical Interest Networks, AFTA, etc.)
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.
Commitment to advocacy for the profession of Marriage/Couple and Family Therapy and access to the services of M/CFTs.

General Information:

The WAMFT Board will select scholarship recipients. All information will be held in strict confidence.
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.
Scholarship recipients will be notified by email and honored at the WAMFT Holiday Party.

Questions? Contact us!

WAMFT Scholarship Application

First name

Last name

AAMFT/WAMFT Membership Number

Phone

Colleges/Universities Attended, including your current educational pursuits

Upload your applicant statement/cover letter in the form of a PDF or short 2-3 minute video

Upload your current degree program transcript (unofficial PDF copy is fine)

Upload your letter(s) of recommendation in the form of a PDF or short video file

I certify that all information on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation may result in the awarded scholarship being rescinded.

I certify that I am a Student Member of WAMFT.

I intend to complete the educational program outlined and pursue licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist

I authorize WAMFT to contact my program Director/Chair and/or references for additional information as needed.

I agree that this application and all credentials will remain the property of the Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

I agree that WAMFT can publish the information in my application in scholarship publications including info sheets, newsletter, and website.

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