Scholarship Fund for BIPOC Clinicians

At TTI we recognize that systemic racism has created many social barriers for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), including a lack of equity in education and certification. As company fighting racism, we aim to make a difference in our area of practice. That’s why we offer annual scholarships to BIPOC mental health professionals for training through Trauma Therapist Institute.

OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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Our BIPOC Scholarship program, started in 2020, has awarded over $100,000 as of January 2025.

Our scholarship program offers partial scholarships for EMDR Basic Training, EMDR Certification, and EMDR Consultant Training. 

To be considered for the scholarship, you must reside in the US, identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color who has been impacted by systemic racism, and demonstrate financial need and a passion for implementing the skills learned through your scholarship in an impactful way. 

Each quarter, awardees will be announced and awarded a dollar amount to apply to the cost of training. Please take a look below for the amount awarded and award dates.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application Timing:

  • Submit your application one quarter before the quarter in which you hope to be awarded.
    • For example, applications submitted in Q1 will be reviewed, and awards will be granted in Q2.

Scholarship Usage:

  • Scholarships must be used during the quarter they are awarded.
  • If you are unable to attend training in the awarded quarter, your scholarship will be forfeited.

Eligibility:

  • This scholarship is focused on anti-racism efforts within the United States.
  • Only U.S.-based BIPOC individuals are eligible.
  • Applicants who are not BIPOC or who are not in the U.S. will be disqualified.

Application Guidelines:

  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • You may apply multiple times, but you can only receive one scholarship in your lifetime.

Consultant Training Program:

  • Scholarships awarded for the consultant training program are provisional.
  • Final approval requires you to complete an interview and gain acceptance into the program.

Award Process:

  • Applications will be reviewed at the beginning of each quarter.
  • Awards and decisions will be communicated by the 20th of the month (April, July October, January).
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PROGRAM DEADLINES

Chart of Trauma Therapist Institute program deadlines for 2025–2026 showing program start, application period, and award period by quarter. Q1 2025 starts with applications from Jan 1 to Mar 30 and awards in Q2; Q2 starts with Apr 1–Jun 30 apps and Q3 awards; Q3 starts with Jul 1–Sep 30 apps and Q4 awards; Q4 starts with Oct 1–Dec 31 apps and awards in Q1 2026.

PROGRAM AWARDS

Table showing scholarship awards for EMDR programs by the Trauma Therapist Institute. EMDR Basic Training offers 3 scholarships per quarter at $1,000 each. EMDR Certification offers 2 scholarships per quarter at $1,000 each. EMDR Consultant Training offers 1 scholarship per quarter at $2,000.

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Apply for the EMDR Basic Training Scholarship

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Apply for the EMDR Certification Scholarship

Prerequisite: This program is for individuals who have completed an EMDRIA approved EMDR Basic Training.

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Apply for the EMDR Consultant Training Scholarship

Prerequisites: This program is for individuals who have completed both EMDR Basic Training and EMDR Certification through an EMDRIA approved training provider. 

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