$550 Community Scholarship – Spring 2026 Trauma Healing & Resilience Cohort (Montclair) | Apply Now!

Great news! The Office of Resilience is excited to offer three $550 Community Scholarships for the spring cohort of the Montclair University certificate course: From Trauma to Healing: Healing-Centered Approaches to Trauma in Families and Communities. This is a 10-week, fully online, asynchronous and interactive educational opportunity designed for community leaders, faith partners, youth workers, educators, and anyone committed to trauma informed, healing centered care. See the attached flyer for more information.

 

Program Dates: February 23 – May 3, 2026

Community Scholarship Amount: $550 (full cost of course)

Application Deadline: January 6, 2026 (COB)

 

 

Why apply?

  • Build practical skills for healing-centered, resilience-focused work
  • Learn tools you can use immediately in churches, schools, nonprofits, and neighborhoods
  • Connect with a supportive learning community across New Jersey

 

Who should apply?

  • Community advocates, ministry leaders, youth mentors, educators, health & social service partners
  • Folks actively serving communities who want to deepen trauma-responsive practice

 

How To Apply? Scholarship expectations (quick & simple):

  • Commit to participating in the 10-week online course
  • Submit one letter of recommendation
  • Submit your current resume
  • Complete and submit the application
  • Please DO NOT use the registration link until we have awarded the scholarships.

 

Selection & Notifications:

  • Applicants will be contacted via email if you are selected for an interview.
  • If selected for the scholarship, awardees will be notified within one week of the course so you can plan accordingly.