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Mental Health Youth Ambassador Scholarships Now Available

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) is offering mental health youth ambassador scholarships to high school students.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to get students involved in the mental health conversation while they are in high school,” said DWIHN President and CEO Eric Doeh “We know that young people are struggling and overwhelmed, and this is just one way we can ease their burden.”

The $2,000 scholarship opportunity is intended to provide financial assistance to students who are planning to pursue post-secondary education or skilled trades opportunities and who have demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity. There are several requirements including providing a letter, creating a video, and participating in one DWIHN sponsored focus group. Scholarship eligibility includes:

  • Must be a Wayne County resident
  • Must be enrolled as a junior or senior in high school
  • Must have a current cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

“We believe that education is a key factor in helping young people build brighter futures for themselves and their communities and DWIHN is committed to investing in the next generation of leaders,” said Doeh.

The scholarship information can be found on the DWIHN website: www.dwihn.org

The application deadline is Friday, June 30, 2023.

DWIHN is the largest and most diverse community mental health public safety net in Michigan. It serves 75,000 people with mental illness, substance use, intellectual and developmental disabilities and children with serious emotional disturbance. The 24/7 Access Helpline is always available at 800-241-4949. For more information, log onto: www.dwihn.org.

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