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