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The 2026 Sandstone Care Scholarship

Q: When is the submission deadline for the 2026 scholarship?

Please have all applications submitted by May 1st, 2026. Our judges will review each video and select one winner no later than June 30th , 2026 . The winner will be contacted by a Sandstone Care representative shortly after a winner has been selected.

The deadline for all 2025 scholarship submissions has passed. Our judges will review each video and select one winner no later than June 30th, 2025.

Applications for the 2026 scholarship are now open!

Congratulations to Jenifer, the Recipient of the 2024 Sandstone Care Scholarship!

Your achievements at school and deep commitment to mental health are truly motivating.

As we celebrate Jenifer, we also extend our gratitude and appreciation to all the graduates and undergraduates who courageously shared their personal journeys with therapy as a part of the Sandstone Care scholarship application process. Your stories have reinforced our commitment to providing compassionate care and support to those in need.

Apply For The 2026 Scholarship Now

Scholarship Award

$5,000

Eligibility

All Majors, 2026-2027

Submission Deadline

May 1st, 2026

Previous Sandstone Care Scholarship Winners

Jenifer – 2024 Winner

Amal – 2023 Winner

Sandstone Care Scholarship

At Sandstone Care we specialize in helping teens, young adults, and their families overcome challenges with substance use, addiction, and mental health conditions. We strive to help and support people through their recovery journey so they can find their way back to living a healthy lifestyle.

We have created the Sandstone Care Scholarship for current or upcoming undergraduate and graduate students who are dealing with or have dealt with substance use/mental health struggles.

We want to reward you for your continued commitment to recovery because we understand the courage and bravery it takes for young adults to seek help.

Application Process

In order to apply for the Sandstone Care Scholarship, you will need to submit a 1-3 minute video that answers one of the following prompts:

How has therapy helped you overcome mental health or addiction challenges?
How has focusing on your mental health or substance use recovery journey helped you become a better student?
What would you tell a parent who is trying to get their child into mental health or substance use treatment?

*You will need to attach this video to the entry form below.

Sandstone Care Scholarship Application 2026

Sandstone Care

Scholarship Application

Name*(Required)

First Name Last Name

Address*(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email*(Required)

Phone*(Required)

Which option best describes you?*(Required)

College Graduation Year*(Required)

Please state the college you are attending*(Required)

What best describes your current or intended major?*(Required)

Attach your 1-3min video link here (Google Drive or Youtube)*(Required)

Make sure the share settings is "Anyone with the link can view." This allows Sandstone to view the video. The link will not be shared publicly.

How to change the share settings on Google Drive

Upload the file to Google Drive
Click the person+ icon on the top right corner
Click "Restricted" and change the drop-down option to "Anyone with the link"

How to upload Youtube Video

Upload the file to Youtube by clicking the "+ video icon" on the top right corner
Add "2025 Sandstone Care Scholarship Application" to the title field
Select "No it's not made for kids" under audience
Click Next until you see "Visibility" section
Select "Unlisted" under save and publish
Copy the sharing link and paste it above

Help Us Fight Stigma

I understand that my video or photo may be shared on social media or other Sandstone Care platforms to help raise awareness and reduce the stigma around mental health and substance use treatment.

If you have any questions please email: [email protected]

Scholarship FAQs

Who is eligible for the 2026 scholarship?

Must have personal experience attending therapy.
Current college undergraduate, graduate students or high school seniors who will be attending an accredited college, university, or trade school.
Must be currently enrolled or in the process of enrolling to college for the 2026 – 2027 academic year.
Limited to 1 entry per person.

When is the submission deadline for the 2026 scholarship?

Please have all applications submitted by May 1st, 2026.

Our judges will review each video and select one winner no later than June 30th, 2026. The winner will be contacted by a Sandstone Care representative shortly after a winner has been selected.

How will Sandstone Care pick a winner?

A panel of judges will review all applications to select the scholarship recipient. We will be looking for the following:

Creativity
Originality
Organization
Clear Messaging

How much is the scholarship award?

Scholarship Amount: $5,000

Only one scholarship will be awarded during 2026 – 2027 school year.

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