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Program Details
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Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration (MHSPD) grant is a collaborative partnership led by the ÀϰÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û (ÀϰÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û) with the San José State University (SJSU) School of Social Work​ - a minority-serving institution, and fourteen Santa Clara County school districts with high need schools.
​â¶Ä‹The goal of this grant program is to create a workforce pipeline that will bring
​ credentialed school social work professionals to provide integrated support and family and community engagement at high-needs​â¶Ä‹ schools​.​
Financial Support through the MHSPD Grant
Earning a Master's in Social Work and Pupil Personnel Services Credential through partnership with the ​San José ​State University School of Social Work affords access to scholarship and stipend opportunities.
​Students enrolled in ​Masters in Social Work with Pupil Personnel Services Credential in Social Work (MSW + PPSC) are eligible for a scholarhip that covers tuition fees and/or​ living expenses.
AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIP:
- Up to $​59,000 for MSW+PPSC candidates​â¶Ä‹â€‹
REQUIREMENTS:
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What Type of Jobs You Can Get after Finishing this Program?​
- ​â¶Ä‹Credentialed School Social Worker​â¶Ä‹â€‹
Who are the Best Candidates for this Program?​
- People who want to become a school social worker and who have a bachelor's degree
- Students enrolled in Master of Social Work program at SJSU​
- Newly hired school social workers​
- Retained school social workers
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Applying for the MHSPD Scholarship​
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Application is currently not open. ​The application process for Cohort 3 is contingent upon the availability of grant funding!​
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FAQs
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Is there a cost associated with the application?
There is no cost associated with the application. ​ -
How long will it take for the administrator to contact me about my application?
It may take up to one to two months for an administrator to contact you.
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​Contact Us​
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​â¶Ä‹â€‹For further information, please contact:​â¶Ä‹
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​ ​ (408) 453-6527
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