Medi-Cal Behavioral Scholarship Program

HCAI is offering the Medi-Cal Behavioral Scholarship Program as part of the Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) Workforce Initiative. The goal of the Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship Program (MBH-SP) is to support scholarships for individuals pursuing behavioral health degrees or certifications.

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Scholarship Launch Webinar

Due to popular demand, we are hosting two webinar sessions for the Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship Program Launch Webinar:
 
o   Session 1: February 4, 2026 – Full

o   Session 2: February 11, 2026 – Registration Open
 

Join us to learn how to apply for the Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship Program. This webinar will provide an overview of the program and share important details about the application process.


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The state will provide up to $240,000 in scholarship funding to eligible individuals participating in educational programs to become licensed, prescribing behavioral health practitioners, with a four-year service obligation. 
Individuals participating in educational programs to become non-prescribing licensed practitioners are eligible for up to $180K, with a four-year service obligation. 


o   Individuals participating in educational programs to become non-prescribing, non-licensed practitioners are eligible for up to $120K; with the following service obligation:  

o   $20K or greater is four years  

o   $10K – $20K is three years  

o   Less than $10K is two years

 

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