Ronald D. Lunceford Scholarship

Eligibility

Ronald D. Lunceford Scholarship, with an application deadline in November, offers numerous awards of $4000 each. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Ronald D. Lunceford Scholarship honors the memory of Ronald D. Lunceford by providing financial assistance to a person who demonstrates commitment to serving or working with ethnic or racial minorities. Applicants must be enrolled in an approved or accredited program leading to a degree which meets the requirements of Sections 4980.37, 4980.40, and 4980.41 of the Business and professions code, or pursuing an advanced degree or certification beyond the qualifying degree for the license. They must be in good academic standing and have demonstrated a high degree of academic achievement. They must also have demonstrated financial need and have demonstrated an intent to work with ethnic or racial minority communities upon licensure. Do not apply for this award if you are completing your degree or certification before April 1, 2026. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Educational Foundation for more information.