Workforce Scholarships

The StarkMHAR scholarship program, funded through a charitable fund at Stark Community Foundation, provides two $1,500 scholarships annually—the Spring Workforce Development Scholarship and the Fall Recovery Workforce Scholarship.

Workforce Development Scholarship

The Workforce Development Scholarship is offered to current workforce to extend their training and education in the Mental Health, Alcohol or Drug field. Applicants must be an employee of a not-for-profit behavioral health organization located in Stark County. Scholarship applications from eligible applicants, with required narrative, should be submitted online.

Due April 14, 2023

Recovery Workforce Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to individuals in recovery seeking to advance their education in a Mental Health, Alcohol or Drug related field. Applicants must be a Stark County resident with lived experience interested in working in the behavioral health field and advancing their education through enrollment in an accredited vocational, technical or college program. Scholarship applications from eligible applicants, with required narrative, should be submitted online. Only complete applications will be accepted.
Application form will close November 11. 

This form is currently closed for submissions.

If you have any questions about the scholarship or application, please contact Carrie Long, Manager of Resource Development, at 330-430-3933 or Carrie.Long@StarkMHAR.org.