2024-25 Golden State Social Opp... Program

Application Opens TBD

Deadline TBD

Geography A worksite must be a California-based nonprofit eligible setting. A community-based non-profit is defined as an institution based in the state of California to which contributions have been determined by the United States Internal Revenue Service to be tax-deductible pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Eligible Applicants

individual

Overview

The Golden State Social Opportunities Program (GSSOP) increases the number of appropriately trained behavioral health professionals providing direct patient in a California-based nonprofit organization. The Golden State Social Opportunities Program (GSSOP) makes awards to eligible applicants currently enrolled in a graduate program from a University of California or California State University campus or a nonprofit independent institution of higher education that prepares them to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or a Licensed Clinical Psychology (PhD or PsyD) for a scholarship of up to $25,000 per year for a total of up to $50,000 in exchange for a 24-month service obligation practicing and...

Funding Information

$3,500,000

Eligibility Requirements

Expected number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Contact Information

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Phone: 916-326-3700

Next Steps

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Data Source & Verification

Source: hcai.ca.gov

Last Verified: Jan 11, 2026, 1:38 AM

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