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CAMFT Educational Foundation Scholarships and Grant Applications

CAMFT Educational Foundation Scholarships and Grant

Thank you for your interest in the CAMFT Scholarships and Grant Program. Our Scholarship Committee will begin reviewing nominations after the deadline date of November 7, 2025. Recipients will be notified April 1, 2026.

Before filling out your online application, we encourage you to review CAMFT’s Mission Statement, Strategic Plan and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement which speaks to the associations’ priority to diversity within the industry and the populations its members are serving.

The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Educational Foundation is offering  five scholarships and one grant in 2026 to deserving candidates. Each scholarship awarded will be in the amount of $4,000. The grant award is discretionary and will be in the amount of up to $2,500. 

Scholarships and Grant Award monies will be distributed in April 2026.

To apply, please select the ONE scholarship/grant that is most appropriate to your work or studies based on the minimal qualifying criteria listed in the application. If you apply to more than one, NONE of your submissions will be considered.  Applicants for the CAMFT Educational Foundation scholarships and grant are subject to a lifetime limit of two (2) awards.

It is not mandatory that one be a member of CAMFT to receive one of these scholarships or the grant. However, preference may be given to applicants who have expressed their commitment to the profession through their membership in CAMFT.

Educational Foundation Scholarship ($4,000)

DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS AWARD IF YOUR INTERNSHIP OR ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM WILL BE COMPLETED BEFORE APRIL 1, 2026

The CAMFT Educational Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to a person who exhibits the following:

  • Is participating in advanced training or an unpaid internship within the field of marriage and family therapy.
  • Has demonstrated financial need.
  • Has demonstrated a commitment to the profession of marriage and family therapy - membership in CAMFT is one indicia of commitment.

CLICK TO APPLY ONLINE CLICK HERE

Ronald D. Lunceford Scholarship ($4,000)

DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS AWARD IF YOU ARE COMPLETING YOUR DEGREE OR CERTIFICATION BEFORE APRIL 1, 2026

This scholarship honors the memory of Ronald D. Lunceford  by providing financial assistance to a person who exhibits the following

  • Demonstration of commitment to serving or working with ethnic or racial minorities.
  • Enrolled in an approved or accredited program leading to a degree which meets the requirements of Sections 4980.37, 4980.40, and 4980.41 of the Business and professions code, OR pursuing an advanced degree or certification beyond the qualifying degree for the license.
  • Is in good academic standing and has demonstrated a high degree of academic achievement.
  • Has demonstrated financial need.
  • Has demonstrated an intent to work with ethnic or racial minority communities upon licensure.

For more on Ronald D. Lunceford CLICK HERE

TO APPLY ONLINE, CLICK HERE.

Scott Hamilton and Frank Galassi Scholarship ($4,000)

DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS AWARD IF YOU ARE COMPLETING YOUR DEGREE OR CERTIFICATION BEFORE APRIL 1, 2026

This scholarship honors the memory of Frank Galassi and his life partner of 30 years, Scott Hamilton by providing financial assistance to a person who exhibits the following:

  • Enrolled in an approved or accredited program leading to a degree which meets the requirements of Sections 4980.37, 4980.40, and 4980.41 of the Business and professions code, OR pursuing an advanced degree or certification beyond the qualifying degree for the license.
  • Is in good academic standing and has demonstrated a high degree of academic achievement.
  • Has demonstrated financial need.
  • Has demonstrated a commitment to serving or working with the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Has demonstrated an intent to work with the LGBTQ+ Community upon licensure.

For more on Frank Galassi CLICK HERE

TO APPLY ONLINE, CLICK HERE.

For questions, please contact scholarships@camft.org.

Gerry Grossman Scholarship ($4,000)

DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS AWARD IF THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS AWARD WILL BE COMPLETED BEFORE APRIL 1, 2026

To honor and support the work on MFTs who work with children, Gerry Grossman  has set up a Fund for a qualified applicant who meets the following criteria to receive the scholarship:

  • A pre-graduate student enrolled in a Marriage and Family Therapy ("MFT") program including an MFT Trainee; or
  • An individual who has graduated from an MFT graduate program and who has or intends to apply for the Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences; or
  • An Associate Marriage and Family Therapist ("AMFT") registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences; AND
  • Who provides or intends to provide mental health treatment for children residing in California from birth up to age 10 pursuant to the criteria and policies of the Foundation.

For more on Gerry Grossman CLICK HERE.

TO APPLY ONLINE, CLICK HERE.

Clinton E. Phillips Scholarship ($4,000)

DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS AWARD IF YOU ARE COMPLETING YOUR DEGREE OR CERTIFICATION BEFORE APRIL 1, 2026

The Educational Foundation Scholarship commemorating Clinton E. Phillips honors his memory by providing financial assistance to a person who has demonstrated the following:

  • Enrolled in an approved or accredited program leading to a degree which meets the requirements of Sections 4980.37, 4980.40, and 4980.41 of the Business and professions code, OR
  • Pursuing an advanced degree or certification beyond the qualifying degree for the license, AND
  • Is in good academic standing and has demonstrated a high degree of academic achievement.
  • Has demonstrated financial need.
  • Participates actively in community and civic events.
  • Has demonstrated a commitment to the profession of marriage and family therapy - membership in CAMFT is one indicia of commitment.

.  For more on Clinton E. Phillips CLICK HERE

TO APPLY ONLINE, CLICK HERE.

Educational Foundation Grant ($2,500)

DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS AWARD IF YOUR PROGRAM, PROJECT OR ACTIVITY IS BEFORE APRIL 1, 2026

The Educational Foundation Grant is designed for licensed or pre-licensed individuals in the field of marriage and family therapy who either individually or as a group need financial assistance to engage in a project or activity which will enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities of members of the profession, including but not limited to:

  • A training event.
  • A collaborative event with a university or group of clinicians.
  • A research project.

Applicants are encouraged (but not required) to collaborate with other entities and sources of funding, so that the CAMFT Educational Foundation funds are used to leverage other grants, if appropriate. This grant is intended to provide a benefit to the profession and is not intended for personal gain or benefit. 

TO APPLY ONLINE, CLICK HERE.