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As future leaders in the counseling field, we encourage our students to seek scholarship opportunities and apply for them. Click here for a working list of available scholarships along with a timeline of deadlines. During the application process, be sure to use resources at your disposal, such as USF Career Services and faculty mentors, to help you put forth the best application possible.

Spring 2026

Lynn Bartolotta Scholarship

Lynn was a student in the CRMHC Master's program who passed away during her last semester in the program. She was a top student and a compassionate student counselor. Following her passing, the Lynn Bartolotta Scholarship was started by Lynn’s father to honor Lynn and to support current students in good standing who are experiencing significant financial need.

The award is based on the following criteria:

The student is currently enrolled in the CRMHC Master’s program.
The student currently has at least a 3.2 GPA in the program and has never been on academic probation.
The student is experiencing considerable financial hardship.
Following graduation, the student intends to serve people who are typically considered underserved.

To apply:

Students should submit their CV or resume along with a statement of about 500 words describing their financial situation, career goals, and the specific ways in which they commit to using the scholarship to serve people who are typically considered underserved.

Note: This statement will be read/reviewed by the scholarship committee and may be presented to the entire faculty. Otherwise the contents of the essay will be considered confidential.

The Lynn Bartolotta Scholarship will be awarded to one student, and the $4000 will be divided and distributed equally between the Fall and Spring semesters.

DEADLINE for application: 11:59pm on April 3, 2026

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered or reviewed.
Completed applications should be sent via email to Dr. Rick Weinberg at weinberg@usf.edu.

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Dr. Dae Sheridan Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Dae Sheridan is an alumna of the CRMHC program. Following her graduation, she continued her studies and received a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology. Moved by a favorite quotation, “first you learn, then you earn, then you return,” Dr. Sheridan returned to the CRMHC program where she taught Human Sexuality and mentored students for 15 years. Upon retiring from teaching in the program, Dr. Dae said, “I knew I wanted to stay connected to the students and the CRMHC program. Along with encouragement and mentorship, this scholarship is just another way for me to support these incredible students who have dedicated their lives to helping others.”

This scholarship provides $1000 for two to four students each year. Preference is given to first-generation students and CRMHC students who have demonstrated an intent to improve the fields of mental health counseling and human sexuality education. The award is based on the following criteria:

The student has been enrolled in the CRMHC program for at least one year.
The student is not currently on academic probation.
Preference is given to first-generation college students.
Preference is given to students who have demonstrated an intent to improve the fields of mental health counseling and human sexuality education.

Students applying for this scholarship should submit a statement of 500 words or less. The essay should:

State whether they are a first-generation college student;
Describe how they plan to improve the field of mental health counseling;
Describe how they plan to further human sexuality education.

Note: This statement will be read/reviewed by the scholarship committee and may be presented to the entire faculty.

Two to four $1000 scholarships will be awarded each year in the Fall semester.
DEADLINE for application: 11:59 pm on April 3, 2026

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered or reviewed.
Completed applications should be sent via email to Dr. Rick Weinberg at weinberg@usf.edu