Jan. 18, 2024
Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI) is committed to supporting students in their pursuit of integrated behavioral health degrees through scholarship initiatives. These scholarship programs serve as a platform for students to be recognized, celebrated, and supported on their path to becoming a Doctor of Behavioral Health. CGI recognizes the financial commitment of pursuing advanced education, and as a testament to their commitment to educational accessibility and student success, extends a variety of scholarships to both incoming and continuing students. Below, we delve into scholarship opportunities offered by CGI:
Academic Program Scholarships
Dr. Nicholas Cummings Scholarship for DBH Students
Dr. Nicholas A Cummings, Ph.D., Sc.D.
Dr. Nicholas Cummings dedicated his life to advancing integrated behavioral healthcare, founding CGI to provide unique doctoral training. The Dr. Nicholas Cummings Scholarship for DBH Students, established just before his passing, reflects his innovative vision and commitment to the future of healthcare. By applying for Dr. Cumming’s namesake scholarship, students not only apply for financial support but also align themselves with the legacy of a true healthcare pioneer.
Overview:
- Award Amount: $2,400 USD (one-time, non-renewable), one award per academic term.
- Eligibility: Open to all newly enrolled and continuing students in the Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) program at CGI.
- Awarded students may apply for future scholarship opportunities.
Institutional Scholarships for Degree-Seeking Students
CGI believes in their student’s potential to shape the future of healthcare. Degree-seeking students have the opportunity to be awarded a $500 scholarship, not just as financial support but as a recognition of your academic merit. To apply, students share their vision for the future in a compelling 300-500 word essay. It’s not just a scholarship; it’s an investment in your vision for positive change.
Overview:
- Award Amount: $500 (one-time, non-renewable) per academic term, with 12 awards available annually.
- Eligibility: Open to returning and first-year students in degree-seeking programs.
- Awarded students may reapply for this scholarship and for future scholarship opportunities.
IPBHA Scholarship for DBH Students
Dr. Ronke Komolafe, DBH, MBA
Dr. Aderonke Komolafe’s generous donation paved the way for the IPBHA Scholarship, which bestows a $1,200 one-time, non-renewable award to DBH students. This scholarship, grounded in competitive merit, requires applicants to share how the DBH degree will impact their career and how this scholarship will impact them. Integrated Physical and Behavioral Health Alliance (IPBHA) is a partner of CGI, and their namesake scholarship is an opportunity for students to align themselves with a community of change-makers.
Overview:
- Award Amount: $1,200 (one-time, non-renewable) for Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) program students.
- Eligibility: Open to all DBH students.
- Awarded students may apply for future scholarship opportunities.
Professional Development Scholarships
Beyond providing scholarships for degree programs tuition assistance, CGI takes pride in extending funding opportunities that acknowledge student accomplishments in the realm of professional conferences and journal publication, in collaboration with their institutional partner, The Behavior Web. By offering these scholarships, CGI aims to incentivize and celebrate scholarly achievements beyond the classroom and recognize the importance of contributing to the academic literature and presenting research to wider audiences.
Conference Scholarships
Dr. Liliane de Aguiar-Rocha, DBH, BCBA and Dr. Cara English, DBH
Contributions to academic discourse, particularly through conference presentations, open avenues for students to receive a $500 scholarship generously donated by CGI partner, The Behavior Web. This scholarship is not just a financial subsidy for conference-related expenses; it is a scholarly endorsement of the academic contributions made by the recipient.
Overview:
- Award Amount: $500 (one-time, non-renewable)
- Eligibility: Open to all CGI degree seeking students.
- Awarded students may apply for future scholarship opportunities.
Journal Publications Scholarships
Recognizing the scholarly significance of publishing in peer-reviewed journals, CG in partnership with The Behavior Web, proudly offers the Journal Publications Scholarship. This initiative provides three $100 scholarships to students who have successfully published their work in recognized journals. Beyond the financial support, these scholarships acknowledges the intellectual rigor, research quality, and scholarly impact of the student’s published contributions.
Overview:
- Award Amount: $500 (one-time, non-renewable)
- Eligibility: Open to all CGI degree seeking students.
- Awarded students may apply for future scholarship opportunities.
DBH program students and alumni at the 2023 CGI Integrated Care Conference
Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and innovation in integrated behavioral healthcare. Through these scholarship opportunities, CGI aims to empower students to pursue their educational goals and contribute meaningfully to the field of integrated behavioral healthcare. Aspiring applicants should carefully review eligibility criteria and application deadlines, available on the Scholarships & Grants webpage, to make the most of these valuable opportunities.
For inquiries about scholarships at CGI, contact scholarships@cgi.edu.
About Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI)
Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies is a nonprofit, DEAC accredited, online post-graduate institution of higher learning offering post-graduate education and training in the field of integrated behavioral healthcare. CGI is focused on meeting the healthcare industry’s need for a highly-skilled workforce to support an integrated approach to addressing patients’ needs.
