ASCH-ERF Scholarships
ASCH-ERF manages two scholarship funds for students at the present time:
- The Betty Alice Erickson & Kay Thompson Student Scholarship Fund
- The Mutter Scholarship Fund for Student and Early Career Professional Training
At any given time, the funds carry varying levels of money that is available to help students dependent upon the generosity of our donors. To donate additional money to this program, donate below or please contact education@asch.net.
A third fund, the Virginia Hypnosis Fund Grant, was funded by a generous grant from the Virginia Society of Hypnosis. A description of the funds and their eligibility criteria follow for both.
Betty Alice Erickson & Kay Thompson Student Scholarship Fund
This annual scholarship is founded in memory of Betty Alice Erickson, LPC, LMFT, and Kay Thompson, DDS., two strong, compassionate, brilliant women who contributed mightily to the field of hypnosis. Both were generous of spirit and gave time and expertise encouraging students to pursue hypnosis training. They also gave back over the years by contributing part or all of their honorariums to help fund student scholarships.
Scholarship funds are awarded to full-time students enrolled in a graduate program that meets ASCH membership criteria. These funds will cover the registration fee for attending an ASCH-ERF sponsored Level 1 or Level 2 Workshop.
If you are interested in applying for the Betty Alice Erickson & Kay Thompson Student Scholarship Fund…
Eligibility
Graduate Student criteria:
- Enrolled full-time in a master’s level or higher program.
- Complete a minimum of one full semester/quarter of the program.
- Provide a 500-word (maximum) essay about the value of incorporating the use of hypnosis into your practice.
Verification Required: Proof of full-time enrollment at an ACE-approved institution of higher education on school letterhead that identifies the program of study, area of concentration (if applicable), level of degree pursued, and date of intended graduation and confirmation that one semester has been completed.
Determination of eligibility will be made by the ASCH-ERF Board or their designee. The Board will select the candidate(s) based on
- meeting the graduate program requirements, and
- a show of the most promise in brings to hypnosis the excellence and integrity so beautifully modeled by Betty Alice Erickson and Kay Thompson.
Funds are limited to a single award. Applications will be reviewed as submitted and awards, if given, will need to be used within a 12-month period.
Please note: Travel and lodging are the individual’s responsibility.
If you are interested in applying for a Betty Alice Erickson & Kay Thompson Student Scholarship Fund grant please contact education@asch.net.
Virginia Hypnosis Fund Grant
These Fund Grants are funded by a generous grant from the Virginia Society of Hypnosis and are provided to fund scholarships for training in clinical hypnosis.
Scholarships, covering the registration fee for Level 1, Level 2, or Advance Clinical Hypnosis Workshops, are designated for applicants who are currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program in clinical psychology, medicine and psychiatry, dentistry, social work, or nursing at a Commonwealth of Virginia University, or to licensed mental health or medical clinicians practicing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
If you are interested in applying for the Virginia Hypnosis Fund Grant…
Eligibility
Graduate Student criteria:
- Enrolled full-time in a master’s level or higher program.
- Complete a minimum of one full semester/quarter of the program.
Verification Required: Proof of full-time enrollment at a State of Virginia ACE-approved institution on school letterhead that identifies the program of study, area of concentration (if applicable), level of degree pursued, and date of intended graduation and confirmation that one semester has been completed.
Licensed Mental Health or Medical Clinicians criteria:
- Verification of licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Letter of Confirmation for medical clinicians
Award Value:
Recipients are eligible for reimbursement of up to $500 for an ASCH Approved Level 1, Level 2, or Advanced Workshop. Recipients who are participating in an ASCH Sponsored Workshop will be given a COMP code to cover the cost of the workshop registration fee.
Application Deadlines:
Applications will be reviewed as received. Awards made must be used within 12-months.
Please note: Travel and lodging are the individual’s responsibility.