2026-2027 IBHC Fellowship Application

The IBHC Fellowship is a grant is for Advanced year MSW students and aimed at rural, medically underserved client populations, with a preference in School-Based Health Centers. This grant is focused on recruiting MSW Advanced students who hope to have a career with the target population and can show strong academic aptitude. In addition to your traditional practicum education requirements, you will have to do the following:

-Encouraged to attend the end of year showcase for the current IBHC Fellows
-1 hour a month virtual meeting
-Poverty Simulation Experiential at Westfield
-Completion of Integrated Behavioral Health Project at your practicum site
-End of year Celebration and Showcase of Projects

Students who are accepted into the program will receive a $25,000 stipend, with half being given at the start of the Fall semester and half being given at the start of the Spring semester. You will also be included in our IBHC catalog and have a highly desirable line item for your resume!

The application deadline is 10/31/2025!
1.Name:
2.Student A#:
3.GPA:
4.Confirm you will be an MSW Advanced Year student during the 26-27 school year:
5.Are you comfortable with your Advanced year placement being in a: school setting, community mental health clinic or hospital setting?
6.How would acceptance into this grant build on your previous experience in collaborative care?
7.How do you see collaboration in care being beneficial to your client population?
8.What are your goals for employment upon completion of your MSW?