Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities
Advance your education and follow the path to your dream career.
William James College is dedicated to helping students to achieve their professional and career goals. In 2024-2025 William James College awarded over $5 million in student scholarships.
“Receiving this scholarship will allow me to pursue my dream of becoming a school psychologist and assisting diverse parents and guardians, in the school system, who cannot advocate for their children, while providing them with the knowledge and resources to help their children succeed.”
—Jeniece Gonzalez, MA/CAGS in School Psychology
“Serving the needs of the Latinx community has been a privilege, and the scholarship has provided the opportunity to work on a larger scale with non-profit organizations to lessen the gap between mental health services and underserved communities.”
—Nuria Martinez, PsyD in Leadership Psychology
Scholarship Opportunities by Program
When you apply to any academic program at William James College, you will automatically be considered for a merit-based scholarship. If selected for an award, you will be notified of your scholarship in your admission letter. Scholarships are distributed evenly over the length of the program unless otherwise noted, contingent upon good academic and financial standing and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). You can find our Policies in our Graduate and Undergraduate Handbooks. A student is eligible to receive one scholarship. If a student qualifies for two scholarships, the larger amount is awarded in lieu of both scholarships.
Some scholarships for new students do require a separate application, such as the Serving the Mental Health Needs of the Underserved, Cynthia Lucero Scholarship, and select School Psychology scholarships. Please note all scholarship policies and procedures through the links below.
A student is eligible to receive one scholarship. If a student qualifies for two scholarships, the larger amount is awarded in lieu of both scholarships.
| Scholarships for Incoming/New Students | |
| Merit Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Serving the Mental Health Needs of the Underserved Scholarship | 2/3 Tuition |
| Yellow Ribbon Scholarship for the Military Community | Up to $10,000 |
| Scholarships and Grants for Enrolled/Continuing Students | |
| Specialized Training and Academic Retention (STAR) Fellowship Program | $32,500 (Annual) |
| HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program for Professionals | $25,000 Stipend |
| Cynthia Lucero Scholarship | $15,000 (Annual) |
| Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) | $5,000-$7,000 Stipend |
| PATHWAYS Practicum Training Program | $5,000 Stipend |
A student is eligible to receive one scholarship. If a student qualifies for two scholarships, the larger amount is awarded in lieu of both scholarships.
| Scholarships for Incoming/New Students | |
| Merit Scholarship | $12,000 |
| WJC Alumni Scholarship* (Can only be applied to the PsyD in Leadership Psychology program) | $20,000 |
| Leadership Partner Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Serving the Mental Health Needs of the Underserved Scholarship | 2/3 Tuition |
| Yellow Ribbon Scholarship for the Military Community | Up to $10,000 |
| Scholarships and Grants for Enrolled/Continuing Students | |
| Cynthia Lucero Scholarship | $15,000 (Annual) |
A student is eligible to receive one scholarship. If a student qualifies for two scholarships, the larger amount is awarded in lieu of both scholarships.
| Scholarships for Incoming/New Students | |
| ABA Positive Outcomes Merit Scholarship | $10,000 |
| ABA Partnership Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Yellow Ribbon Scholarship for the Military Community | Up to $10,000 |
A student is eligible to receive one scholarship. If a student qualifies for two scholarships, the larger amount is awarded in lieu of both scholarships.
| Scholarships for Incoming/New Students | |
| Merit Scholarship | $5,000 |
| ABA Partnership Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Yellow Ribbon Scholarship for the Military Community | Up to $10,000 |
A student is eligible to receive one scholarship. If a student qualifies for two scholarships, the larger amount is awarded in lieu of both scholarships.
| Scholarships for Incoming/New Students | |
| Merit Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Behavioral Health Initiative Scholarship for behavioral health agency employees | $315 tuition reduction from $1,360 to $1,045 per credit |
| Serving the Mental Health Needs of the Underserved Scholarship | 2/3 Tuition |
| Yellow Ribbon Scholarship for the Military Community | Up to $10,000 |
| Scholarships and Grant-Supported Field Education for Enrolled/Continuing Students | |
| HRSA-SDS Scholarship funded Leaders in Diversity and Resilience (LDR) Fellowship Program (On-campus program only) | $32,500 (Annual) |
| HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program for Professionals | $10,000 Stipend |
| Cynthia Lucero Scholarship | $15,000 (Annual) (Eligible for on-campus students only) |
| Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) | $5,000-$7,000 Stipend |
A student is eligible to receive one scholarship. If a student qualifies for two scholarships, the larger amount is awarded in lieu of both scholarships.
| Scholarships for Incoming/New Students | |
| Merit Scholarship | $10,000 |
| William James Alumni Scholarship (Can only be applied to the MAOP program) | $12,000 |
| MAOP Partnership Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Serving the Mental Health Needs of the Underserved Scholarship | 2/3 Tuition |
| Yellow Ribbon Scholarship for the Military Community | Up to $10,000 |
A student is eligible to receive one scholarship. If a student qualifies for two scholarships, the larger amount is awarded in lieu of both scholarships.
| Scholarships for Incoming/New Students | |
| Psychology Excellence Merit Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Psychology Excellence Merit Partnership Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Yellow Ribbon Scholarship for the Military Community | Up to $10,000 |
A student is eligible to receive one scholarship. If a student qualifies for two scholarships, the larger amount is awarded in lieu of both scholarships.
| Scholarships for Incoming/New Students | |
| School Psychology Commitment to Social Justice Scholarship | Up to $12,000 |
| Mental Health Services Professional (MHSP) Fellowship | Up to $25,000 Scholarship |
| School Psychology Partnership Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Serving the Mental Health Needs of the Underserved Scholarship | 2/3 Tuition |
| Yellow Ribbon Scholarship for the Military Community | Up to $10,000 |
| Scholarships and Grants for Enrolled/Continuing Students | |
| Gayle and Richard Macklem Scholarship | $5,000 Scholarship |
| Cynthia Lucero Scholarship | $15,000 (Annual) |
| Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) | $5,000-$7,000 Stipend |
| Mental Health Services Professional (MHSP) Fellowship - Stipend | $10,000 (Year 2) , 13,000 (Year 3) Stipend |
A student is eligible to receive one scholarship. If a student qualifies for two scholarships, the larger amount is awarded in lieu of both scholarships.
| Scholarships for Incoming/New Students | |
| Merit Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Yellow Ribbon Scholarship for the Military Community | Up to $10,000 |
A student is eligible to receive one scholarship. If a student qualifies for two scholarships, the larger amount is awarded in lieu of both scholarships.
| Scholarships for Incoming/New Students | |
| William James College Bachelor’s Completion Scholarship | $9,000 |
| William James College Bachelor's Completion Partnership Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Yellow Ribbon Scholarship for the Military Community | Up to $10,000 |
| Mental Health Services Professional (MHSP) Fellowship | $22,000 |
- Graduates of the BHSC who are admitted to a master’s or a doctoral degree program (e.g., MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, PsyD in Clinical Psychology) at William James College may apply for a $15,000 annual scholarship to defray the costs of tuition and fees.
- The BHSC Scholarship Program is funded by Mass General Brigham—an initiative designed to recruit, mentor, and train individuals who belong to groups that are underrepresented in the field of behavioral health (e.g., ethnic, linguistic, racial, religious, or sexual minority groups; first-generation college students; individuals with disabilities; military/veteran personnel) and are committed to working in underserved communities.
- Graduates of the BHSC must fill out an application form and participate in an interview to determine their eligibility for the scholarship. For more information about the BHSC Scholarship Program or to obtain the link to the application portal, please email workforce@williamjames.edu.
“As part of the Train Vets to Treat Vets program at WJC, I conduct trainings on the topics of the transition of military veterans to civilian life, suicide prevention, moral injury, and peer support.”
—U.S. Army Veteran Kevin Lambert, BS in Psychology and Human Services Class of 2023 and MA in Organizational Psychology Class of 2024
“Words cannot explain enough how thankful I am receiving this scholarship. I will use this award to fund my education and give back to my community through my career path.”
—Jasmine Drummer, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
William James Scholarship Fund
The following friends and alumni of William James College have generously offered scholarship funds for the purpose of promoting increased educational opportunities for deserving students. These scholarships are based upon merit, and eligibility will be determined at the time of application review. Applicants do not need to submit a separate scholarship application. Qualified students will be notified of their award in their admission letter. If you would like to make a gift to the William James College Scholarship Fund, please click here and select “Scholarship Fund” from the dropdown menu.
Eli Dubinsky established this scholarship in 2010 in memory of Ms. Bessie Dubinsky,
his beloved older sister who took care of him when he was young and who he, in turn,
cared for as she aged, until her death. This scholarship supports veterans to treat
other veterans, because, as he said: 'veterans need more help than they receive and
only people who have been there can really provide for them.' The needs of military
veterans and their families were very close to Eli's heart as were his sisters'.
Two days after graduating from Boston College with a bachelor's in chemistry, Eli reported for military duty. The year was 1941, and for the next four years he saw, by his modest report, "substantial" action in the Pacific. For many years, Mr. Dubinsky directed the Chemistry Department at Tufts NE Medical Center. Peter Berenson, a William James College Trustee and close friend of Mr. Dubinsky, has also been a significant supporter of this scholarship fund over the years.
Dr. John D. Robinson, former William James College Trustee and current faculty member in the medical schools at Howard and Georgetown Universities, endowed the first scholarship specifically in support of ethnically diverse students at William James College in 1982. When asked to comment on what Black History Month means to him, he says: "Black History month is an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of blacks and African Americans in the development of our country, the United States of America, and to get a better understanding of the struggles endured by these people for the survival of all people in this country. We must always remember that we stand on the shoulders of other who came before us. An understanding of Black history is vital to appreciate our diverse culture and society - the tapestry of America."
Kate P. Inglis, a friend of Norbett Mintz, donated $100,000 to William James College in 1991 shortly before she died to establish a scholarship in her name. William James College received another $100,000 for the scholarship fund from her estate in 1992. In a thank you letter to Ms. Inglis from William James College President, Dr. Bruce Weiss, he writes, "Many of our students come to William James College with great financial need; most sacrifice much and work very hard to earn their doctoral degrees. Your commitment to education and to learning will have great meaning to future students here who will experience the benefits of your caring and wisdom."
Leota Long Janke was a psychologist and former trustee of William James College. She wrote a number of publications including A Comparison of the Predictive Value of Three Intelligence Tests in College and Relations Between Ability, Social Status in a Midwestern Community and Interview in Social Research. Ms. Janke also served as a a research associate/bibliographer on the project staff of the Human Engineering Information and Analysis Service at Tufts in 1961. Ms. Janke passed away in 2008 at the age of 96. This scholarship lives on in her name to support students of psychology at William James College.
Ed, a former member of William James College's Board of Trustees, is a retired electrical
engineer and computer scientist, and the former CEO of CSP, Inc., a company he founded
in 1969. Marilyn, a former organic chemist, at age 50 entered doctoral studies at
William James College and graduated from the school in 1985. "William James College
was a very nurturing experience for me," says Marilyn, "and we wanted to give back
to the field." The Cohler's Scholarship at William James College was created in 1990
to benefit second and third year William James College students. Homage to education
began early with the Cohlers. Ed comes from a family of educators; his father was
associate superintendent of schools in Chicago, and his mother, an English teacher,
developed the English curriculum for the State of Illinois. While schooling for Marilyn's
mother stopped after the eighth grade, her European Russian father had not gone even
that far, but was capable of speaking several languages. "My father would say to me,"
comments Marilyn, "they can take everything from you, but they can't take your education."
Norbett "Norby" Mintz was a psychologist and one of the founders of William James College who established this scholarship as a memorial to his departed wife and to support the education of William James College students. A letter from William James College President, Dr. Bruce Weiss in 1991 states, "Norby's record of devotion to the School is perhaps unequaled. Indeed, he has served William James College in many ways—as one of the educators whose vision helped create the School, then as a leader on our faculty, and, of course, as an unselfish philanthropist in connection with his family and others. He has been one of William James College's most effective advocates in our professional community and good-will ambassadors in the larger community."