Wellness Coach Scholarship Program (WCSP)

The Wellness Coach Scholarship Program’s goal is to educate and train students to serve as Certified Wellness Coaches (CWC) in California. WCSP provides scholarships to students in associate or bachelor’s degree programs that qualify them for Wellness Coach Certification through the education pathway in exchange for a 12-month service obligation providing CWC services in California. Eligible applicants may receive up to $35,000. The purpose of this program is to increase the number of CWCs providing direct services in California.

1. Eligible Applicants

Students accepted or enrolled in an accredited academic program that prepares them to become a Certified Wellness Coach I or Certified Wellness Coach II. Eligible degree programs are associate and bachelor’s programs in the fields of Social Work, Human Services, and Addiction. See Grant Guide for expanded list.

2. Eligibility Requirements

Start training program by September 30, 2024
Be enrolled in a minimum of six semester units, or its equivalent, until program completion
Has a GPA of 2.0 or greater for most recent academic performance or equivalent
Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or greater, until program completion
Must graduate after the proposed grant agreement start date
Not have any other existing service obligations with other entities, including other HCAI programs
Not be in breach of any other HCAI service obligation
Commit to providing a 12-month service obligation working as a Certified Wellness Coach
For purposes of this program, employment for an academic year in a school setting is equivalent to 12 months
Associate-level graduates can be granted a deferral of up to 30 months if they are planning to attend a bachelor’s level program that would lead to a Certified Wellness Coach II certification
Attend an educational institution within the state of California
Be physically present (live in) in California while attending courses