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Department of Education I’M HEALTHY Health Scholar Program
Benefits of the program include:
- Extensive Life Design Advising
- Dedicated university course that focuses on career planning, financial wellness, social capital and health equity
- Community with other future healthcare professionals
- Scholarship, Stipends, and internship opportunities
- 1-on-1 guidance from a Health Career Navigator
There are three different cohorts for this program, scroll to learn more about the requirement for each cohort.
Tier 1 Eligibility requirements:
You must:
- Be a current junior in your studies, with 60–90 completed credits
- Have a strong interest in a mental health career.
- Have a declared major in Human Services and Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work
You also need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Low-income/Pell-eligible (as determined by household income)
- First-generation college student (neither parent holds a U.S. bachelor’s degree)
- Graduated from (or attended) a high school that meets one of the following:
- Title 1 high school
- School with a low percentage of seniors receiving diplomas
- School with a low percentage of graduates enrolling in college within one year
Additionally, applicants must be one of the following:
- A U.S. citizen
- A non-citizen national of the United States (i.e. be a citizen of: Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Swains Island, Northern Mariana Islands)
- A lawfully admitted permanent resident
- Have a Green Card
Tier 2 Eligibility requirements:
You must:
- Have completed a health scholar program
- Be a current Senior (90+ completed credits)
- Have a strong interest in a mental health career.
- Be willing to be a Peer Leader or participate in the Peer Health Exchange Program
Additionally, applicants must be one of the following:
- A U.S. citizen
- A non-citizen national of the United States (i.e. be a citizen of: Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Swains Island, Northern Mariana Islands)
- A lawfully admitted permanent resident
- Have a Green Card
Graduate Health Scholar eligibility requirements:
To be eligible for the program, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a graduate student in your final year of MSU Denver’s MSW program or MS in Clinical Behavioral Health program.
- Be completing a clinical internship with a local school district (DPS, APS, 27J. or ADAMS14)
- Commit to participating in all required program activities
- Demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career in high school behavioral health.
- Be available for mentorship and professional development sessions as scheduled.
- Maintain active engagement throughout the program, including meeting deadlines and fulfilling all program-related responsibilities.
Additionally, applicants must be one of the following:
- A U.S. citizen
- A non-citizen national of the United States (i.e. be a citizen of: Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Swains Island, Northern Mariana Islands)
- A lawfully admitted permanent resident
- Have a Green Card