FDU Engaged Scholars Application

Benefits 

  • Students accepted into the BHWET- PRO FDU ENGAGED Scholars program will receive enriched education, training, and career development opportunities focused on interprofessional development. 
  • Students receive an annual stipend of $25,000. 
  • Travel assistance. 

Who should apply? 

  • Social Work, School Psychology, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner students interested in serving children, adolescents and young adults at risk for mental health, trauma and behavioral health disorders. Eligible students also include those who are committed to contributing to a workforce that delivers integrated behavioral health care in high need areas, particularly within primary care settings. 

Eligibility 

  • Social Work, School Psychology, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner students entering their last year of clinical or practicum and in good standing (as defined by the respective program) 
  • U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or foreign national with a visa permitting permanent residence. 
  • Not a recipient of any other federal stipend.

Requirements 

  • Complete the BHWET- PRO FDU ENGAGED scholars’ program application. 
  • Enrolled with a matriculated full- or part-time course load and good academic standing in your appropriate college and fulfill predetermined requirements for your program. 
  • Sign a commitment letter for the program, outlining the understanding of the requirements and related information. 
  • Complete all scheduled enhanced training sessions conducted by FDU ENGAGED. 
  • Commit to providing contact and employment information following graduation. 
  • All scholars must apply for and obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number as a prerequisite for receiving their annual stipend support. 

Application Process 

  • Complete and return this form by Tuesday, September 10, 2025. 
  • The Selection Committee will review applications and reserve the right to interview applicants before making final decisions. 
  • Decisions will be shared with applicants via FDU email address. 

The FDU ENGAGED Scholars program is supported by funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), under grant number M01HP54857-01-00 of the Bureau of Health Workforce and Education Training for Professionals (BHWET- PRO) program. 

Please direct questions about the application process to Dr. Zakia Clay at ZakiaClay@fdu.edu 

Student Information

Are you a US Citizen?*


Education Information

Enrollment Status*


Degree Program*



Do you have relevant experience working with at risk children, adolescents, and/or young adults (paid or unpaid)?*


Will you be in your last year of study by the time you start the FDU ENGAGED Scholars program?*


Have you attended any other graduate programs?*


Experiential Learning

Please indicate planned semesters of enrollment for the following courses as applicable to your program:

(Please select all that apply!)







Statement of Interest

Please provide a brief statement (approx. 500 words) explaining your career goals and prior experience working with children, adolescents and young adults at risk for mental health, trauma and behavioral health disorders. Also, include any relevant experience with integrated behavioral health care, in high needs areas, particularly within primary care settings. *

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Required Information

The following information is being collected to comply with federal reporting requirements associated with the grant. The data will not be used to determine student eligibility or acceptance into FDU ENGAGED.

Do you consider yourself to be of Hispanic or Latino Descent?*


Which one of the following categories best describes you?*





What gender do you identify as?*





What is your current military service status?*



Background

Do you believe that you have ever lived in a Medically Underserved Area?*
The U.S. Health Services Administration (HRSA) defines medically underserved areas as areas lacking access to primary care services.


Do you believe that you are from an Environmentally Disadvantaged background?*
The U.S. Health Services Administration (HRSA) defines this as a person whose environment inhibited them from obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to enroll in and graduate from a health professions school.


Do you believe that you are from an Economically Disadvantaged background?*
The U.S. Health Services Administration (HRSA) defines this as a person from a family with an annual income below a level based on low-income thresholds, according to family size established by the U.S. Census Bureau. A family is a group of two or more people.


Do you believe that you are from an Educationally Disadvantaged background?*
The U.S. Health Services Administration (HRSA) defines this as a person from a social, cultural, or educational environment that has demonstrably and directly inhibited the person from obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to develop and participate in a health professions education or training program.


Disclaimer and Signature

The FDU ENGAGED Scholars program is supported by funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), under grant number M01HP54857-01-00 of the Bureau of Health Workforce and Education Training for Professionals (BHWET-PRO) program.

By submitting this request, I authorize and grant permission to my academic unit or its representatives involved with the FDU ENGAGED Scholars selection process to obtain and examine my academic transcript, letters of recommendation, and resume to confirm initial eligibility and ensure continued eligibility.

I certify that I am eligible to receive FDU ENGAGED Scholars financial support and that the information in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that inaccurate information may affect my ability to receive financial support through the FDU ENGAGED Scholars program. If this application leads to the award/receipt of financial support, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my removal from the FDU ENGAGED Scholars program.