Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis: BIPOC Training Scholarship

We believe everyone should have a fair opportunity to train in and provide clinical hypnosis. Representation matters!  To support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) clinicians training in this valuable therapeutic approach, the Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis (OSCH) offers a scholarship to support BIPOC clinicians and graduate students to attend hypnosis training.

Full scholarships will be made available yearly for our annual  Level I Fundamentals in Hypnosis Course, and our annual Level II training course (which can be attended once Level I is completed). These trainings provide the essentials for practicing clinical hypnosis. They conform to the training standards established by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). The Oregon Society (OSCH) is a component of ASCH.

A one-year membership to OSCH will also be awarded to scholarship recipients.

In case of inadequate enrollment numbers for a training to proceed, a scholarship recipient may be able to roll their scholarship over to the next planned course of the same type. OSCH may offer additional courses however there may or may not be additional scholarships awarded. 

Who can Apply?

This scholarship is open to licensed mental health and healthcare providers with a masters degree or above, or health care professionals in training programs: current resident, intern, or graduate student in a health care program who identifies as a BIPOC individual. If an applicant does not receive the scholarship, they are still welcome to attend the training at the early bird price. Additionally, applicants may apply for the scholarship again in future years.

How to Apply?  

To apply, please submit a personal statement (between 150 and 500 words, single-spaced, in a font no smaller than 12-point) that addresses the following:

• Why you are interested in training in clinical hypnosis.
• Your future goals for incorporating hypnosis into your health care practice.
• A description of your current location and type of health care practice.
• Details about your work setting and the populations you serve.
• Why you believe you should be awarded the scholarship.

Please do not submit a CV or resume.

Submit your personal statement via email to info@oregonhypnosis.org with the subject line "BIPOC Clinical Hypnosis Scholarship Application." Include the following information in your email:

• Your full name
• Contact information
• Health care profession/credentials
• Academic training and degrees
• Location of practice
• Employer (if applicable)
• Proof of enrollment (for graduate students)

If you have any questions about the application process, please do not hesitate to reach out to info@oregonhypnosis.org.

You will receive confirmation of your application submission. Note that applications do not carry over from year to year; you must submit a new application for each scholarship cycle.

Criteria and Selection Procedure: 

• Applications will be accepted from October 15 until 30 days before the course start date.
• Applicants must be members of the BIPOC community.
• Scholarships will be awarded based on the above listed criteria and the completeness and quality of the personal statement, including factors such as interest in clinical hypnosis, financial need, populations served, and future goals for using clinical hypnosis in practice.
• In cases where there are multiple applicants of comparable eligibility, the scholarship recipient(s) will be selected through a random drawing.
• Applications must be received by the end of the day 30 days prior to the training start date.
• Scholarship recipients will typically be notified 21 days before the training begins.

Please note: The Level 1 and Level 2 courses are generally offered during the first quarter of the calendar year.