TAAP Scholarship

 

 

Scholarships for Students and Developing Professionals

The Dallas Chapter of TAAP is committed to contributing to the investment and development of future professionals in our field.  We believe in the fundamental responsibility to facilitate the training and growth of students committed to serving in our profession of counseling for Substance Use Disorders and the disease of addiction.

Scholarships will be awarded to deserving students that have demonstrated a commitment in their pursuit of academic and practical preparation for counseling for Substance Use Disorders.  Consideration will be given to students that have shown dedication and devotion to their own development, to service in the field, and to contributing to the betterment of others.  The recipients should reflect the ideals and goals of TAAP or other organizations that serve professionally in the field of addiction and recovery.

 

Purpose of Scholarships

Promote student addiction studies research and develop the importance of student research projects in NASAC accredited programs, NAADAC approved programs in higher education, or an accredited addiction studies higher education program acknowledged by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) that provide research or education to the addiction professional.  

To encourage students to engage in studies leading towards becoming an LCDC, or students that are working towards advanced degrees either a Bachelor or Master degree in Behavioral Health (counseling, social work, human service technology)

 

Award Benefits Per Semester

  • One LCDC Students will receive $500 each
  • One undergraduate student (Bachelors Level) will receive $500
  • One graduate student (Masters Level) will receive $500
  • Dallas TAAP will award a total of $1500 for the upcoming semester
  • Award monies will be submitted in the students’ names to their educational debtor

 

Eligibility

  • Is attending a community college / university or other approved educational institution and is in good standing
  • Must have at least one full semester of coursework remaining
  • Grade Point Average (GPA) of B (2.7 – 3.0) or higher
  • Preference will be given to those students that live in North Texas
  • Priority given to TAAP Members and first time recipients

 

Timeline

  • Application open for submission January 1 through June 30 for fall semester and August 1 through October 31 for spring semester
  • Final deadline for turning in applications – June 30 for fall semester, and October 31 for spring semester (please note that exceptions will be made on timeline in order to utilize any remaining scholarship monies)
  • Recipients will be notified about their scholarship awards – June 30th for fall semester and November 30th for spring semester

 

Application Submission 

  • TAAP Scholarship Application Form
  • The completed application form, academic transcript, letters of reference, and the Personal Goals Essay must be submitted together electronically to TAAP at www.dallastaap.com or mailed to:

  • Attention: Dallas TAAP Scholarship Committee

    11700 Preston Road, Suite 660 #229

    Dallas, TX 75230