OSCH: Hypnosis Training Scholarships: Student and BIPOC

• The Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis supports the development of emerging professionals and fair opportunity to access training with two scholarship opportunities: The Student Training Scholarship and the BIPOC Training Scholarship.  Please review information below to learn about qualifications and how to apply.  Individuals may apply for both scholarships if you qualify, however you may only be awarded one scholarship. 

  The Student Training Scholarship

  The OSCH Student Training Scholarship supports the development of foundational skills in clinical hypnosis for graduate students and interns currently enrolled in accredited programs that lead to licensure in healthcare and mental health professions. The scholarship is designed to encourage early professional engagement, broaden access to high-quality hypnosis training, and support the next generation of clinicians.

  One full scholarship will be made available yearly for our annual  Level I Fundamentals in Hypnosis Course.  The scholarship covers the full cost of the annual Level 1 Fundamentals in Hypnosis Course. This training provides a solid foundation for starting to use clinical hypnosis.  The training provides the essentials for practicing clinical hypnosis and conforms to the training standards established by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). The Oregon Society (OSCH) is a component of ASCH.

  Who Can Apply for the Student Training Scholarship?

  This scholarship is open to students, interns, and residents currently enrolled in accredited programs that lead to licensure in healthcare and mental health professions. If the applicant does not receive the scholarship, they are still welcome to attend the training at the early bird price.

  The BIPOC Training Scholarship

  We believe everyone should have a fair opportunity to train in and provide clinical hypnosis. Representation matters!  To support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) clinicians training in this valuable therapeutic approach, the Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis (OSCH) offers a scholarship to support BIPOC clinicians and graduate students to attend clinical hypnosis training.

  At least one full scholarship will be made available yearly for our annual Level I Fundamentals in Hypnosis Course, and our annual Level II training course (which can be attended once Level I is completed). These trainings provide the essentials for practicing clinical hypnosis. They conform to the training standards established by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). The Oregon Society (OSCH) is a component of ASCH.

  A one-year membership to OSCH will also be awarded to scholarship recipients.

  Who Can Apply for the BIPOC Training Scholarship?

  This scholarship is open to licensed mental health and healthcare providers with a masters degree or above, or health care professionals in training programs: current resident, intern, or graduate student in a health care program who identifies as a BIPOC individual. If an applicant does not receive the scholarship, they are still welcome to attend the training at the early bird price. Additionally, applicants may apply for the scholarship again in future years.

  How to Apply for the Scholarships
  Please submit a personal statement of between 150 and 500 words (single-spaced, in a font no smaller than 12-point) in a Word for PDF format that addresses the following:

  • Why you are interested in training in clinical hypnosis.
  • Your future goals for incorporating hypnosis into your health care practice.
  • Why you believe you should be awarded the scholarship. (Including a financial need statement if appropriate.
  • For the Student Training Scholarship
  • • A description of your current graduate program, internship, or residency and its location.
    • Proof of enrollment
  • For the BIPOC Training Scholarship
  • • A description of your current location and type of health care practice.
    • Details about your work setting (or field placement/internship) and the populations you serve, if applicable.
    • Details about your current graduate program, internship or residency and it's location, if applicable. 

  Please do not submit a CV or resume.

  Submit your personal statement via email to info@oregonhypnosis.org with the subject line “Student Clinical Hypnosis Scholarship Application” or “BIPOC Clinical Hypnosis Scholarship Application.” Include the following information in your application.

•    Your full name
•  Contact information (email, phone number, address)
• Academic training and degrees
•  For licensed professionals
•  Healthcare profession/credentials
•  Location of practice
• Populations served
•  Employer (if applicable)
•       For students, residents, or interns
• Healthcare professional degree or credentials sought
• Name and location of the graduate, residency, or internship program
• Expected graduation or completion date
• Proof of enrollment in your training program

• If you have any questions about the application process, please reach out to info@oregonhypnosis. You will receive confirmation of your application submission. Note that applications do not carry over from year to year; you must submit a new application for each scholarship cycle during the identified time frame.

  Criteria and Selection Procedure

• ·       Applications will be accepted from October 15^th until 30 days before the course start date, which is typically in January to April.

• (For the Student Training Scholarship) Educational and/or program status
• (For the BIPOC Training Scholarship) The applicants must be members of the BIPOC community.
• Scholarships will be awarded based on the above listed criteria and the completeness and quality of the personal statement, including factors such as interest in clinical hypnosis, financial need, populations served and work setting, future goals for using clinical hypnosis and geographic location.
• In cases where there are multiple applicants of comparable eligibility, the scholarship recipient(s) will be selected through random draw.
• Applications must be received by the end of the day, 30 days prior to the training start date. Check the website event listing for course dates. 
• Scholarship recipients will typically be notified 21 days before the training begins. If you want assure a spot in the course regardless of receiving a scholarship register for the course but do not pay the invoice until you are notified of the outcome of the scholarship awards. 

Please note: The Level 1 and Level 2 courses are generally offered during the first quarter of the calendar year.