Deadline: Midnight Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
Whether one is educated in marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or social work, it is important to conceptualize client concerns in a systems context.
The student scholarship was established in honor of Gary J. Woltering to memorialize his legacy of personal warmth and professional mentoring. His legacy continues to promote CFAMFT’s passionate interest in and firm commitment to honoring the past by encouraging the future of Marriage & Family Therapy.
Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time MFT, MHC, or CSW graduate program and be a current CFAMFT member in good standing. Membership Scholarships are available to students in need.
Essays should be 500 words or less and the prompt for the 2026 Student Scholarship is:
“Explore how marriage and family therapists (MFTs) can help families strengthen relationships, foster resilience, and maintain meaningful connections in an increasingly disconnected world. Essays are encouraged to explore themes of how social media and digital technology may impact the relationships of families, couples, or friends, the challenges that social media presents to family communication, emotional intimacy, and relational well-being, opportunities technology may offer for connection and support, and evidence-based practices MFTs can use to support relationships in the therapy room.”
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Award Starting at $500
Total amount of award is to be determined. The winner will receive a minimum of $500.
Thank You For Your Support
We are currently accepting donations to support this year’s Student Scholarship award. Please, donate today if you are interested in contributing to our Student Scholarship fund.