The PACT Institute Scholarships for Social Workers

To increase the diversity of professionals in PACT training to 10% in 2021, we will offer at least 20 scholarships in this category.

About the PACT Institute

Here at the PACT Institute, we are dedicated to helping couples thrive. We know when couples are healthy and secure, our communities are mentally, economically, and socially stronger. Therapy services play a critical role in giving couples the support they need to navigate life’s inevitable challenges. Unfortunately, some communities have limited access to these specialized services. We want to do our part to change this dynamic. 

The PACT Institute offers continuing professional development opportunities for licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals. We train clinicians to successfully integrate a Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy® (PACT) in their clinical practices. PACT promotes secure functioning for couples and families. 

PACT graduates walk away with enhanced therapeutic skills and have seen significant growth and successful outcomes for their clients. We are excited about the opportunity to learn and grow as we chip away at the disparities within our field of practice. 

How much is the scholarship?

The PACT Institute Scholarship for Social Workers will award 

• $950 toward PACT Level 1 Online Training (The scholarship covers 50 percent of the training.) 
• $900 toward PACT Level 2 Online Training (The scholarship covers 50 percent of the training.)

Up to five scholarships will be awarded for each training.

Who is eligible?

This scholarship is for social workers who are employed at city-, county-, or state-level government agencies and work with underrepresented communities. Social workers in private practice are not eligible to apply. Licensed and pre-licensed social workers are eligible to apply. 

To qualify for attendance in the PACT training, a pre-licensed social worker must (a) be in the final year of graduate school, (b) actively see clients as a supervisee and/or intern, and (c) have a supervisor’s approval to attend the training.

Learn more about PACT training.

Deadlines

• The deadline for submitting an application for Level 1 Cohort 1 is November 30, 2020.
• The deadline for submitting an application for Level 1 Cohort 2 is December 18, 2020.
• The deadline for submitting an application for Level 2 Cohorts 1 and 2 is July 21, 2021.

Those earning scholarships will be notified of the award 4 weeks prior to the start of the class.