iCARE Champion Scholarship

for Social Workers, Counselors & Students

Given the growing mental health needs within foster, adoptive, and kinship communities, professionals with advanced trauma training make a profound difference in helping children heal, attach, and thrive. To better support this vital front-line work, we are thrilled to announce that we are expanding our scholarship program!

The iCARE Champion scholarship is now open to graduated social workers, counselors, and mental health workers who want to pursue specialized continuing education. Whether you are a current grad student or a practicing professional looking to fund advanced training in EMDR, TAC™, TBRI®, or other trauma-informed modalities, we want to support your growth with a $500 scholarship.

Applications are now open and due 6/30. Two $500 awards will be announced this fall.

Help us spread the word, or apply today to take your practice to the next level!

NOTE: Deadline submission date is June 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Please fill out the form below and upload all required documents.

Full Name *

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Phone Number *

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Address *

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Eligibility

Current Professional Status *

Intended Use of Funds *

This $500 scholarship can be applied toward graduate tuition or specialized, advanced trauma-informed training. Please specify how you intend to use this scholarship if awarded.

University / Program Name (copy) *

Resume *

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Your resume, including all relevant coursework

Certificate of Completion

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Certificate of completion of the free,17.5 hour virtual School-Based Mental Health Professional Training for Adoption Competency

Letter of Recommendation *

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Letter of recommendation from a Clinical Supervisor, Fieldwork Supervisor, or Academic Instructor who is familiar with the applicant's work, skills, and potential in the field of social work.

Required Essay Questions

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Why is adoption, foster care, and kinship competency essential for school social workers serving today’s students? *

How do you plan to use adoption-competent training to be a Champion for children and families in school settings? *

Please briefly describe how this scholarship (and your intended training or degree) will enhance your ability to do front-line, relational work with adoption, foster, or kinship families. *

Describe any experience you have working with adopted, foster, or kinship-connected children or families. *

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If you have any questions, please contact us.