Scholarships for Candidates in Training at The JUNG Institute of Los Angeles

The BIPOC Emerging Analyst Scholarships Fund

These scholarships are for two BIPOC candidates who are either already enrolled or newly enrolled in the Jung Institute of Los Angeles Analyst Training and are committed to becoming Jungian analysts. In recognition of the historical underrepresentation of BIPOC individuals in the field of Jungian analysis and the critical importance of diversifying voices and perspectives within depth psychology, this scholarship aims to support and encourage BIPOC candidates in pursuing their training and in bringing their unique cultural experiences to the profession. Each recipient will receive a $2,537.00 credit toward their training fee for the next training year following the scholarship award. The funds will come from dedicated fundraising efforts.

The scholarship announcement will be made annually at the beginning of March. The application deadline will be April 1, and the recipients of the award will be announced on May 1. The Scholarship Committee will decide who should receive the scholarship awards.

The Jung Institute of Los Angeles Psychology in Service Scholarship Fund 

This scholarship is offered to one new or currently enrolled Analyst Training candidate who spends 50% of their time at a nonprofit, a community mental health agency, an underserved population, a school, a hospital, or a treatment center; or at another eligible organization or other underserved-population settings. Those who dedicate their clinical work to underserved communities often face significant financial constraints, as careers in these sectors rarely match the compensation found in private practice. This award recognizes the immense value Jungian analysts bring to populations that have historically had limited access to depth psychological care and seeks to ensure that financial hardship does not prevent talented and committed candidates from completing their training. The recipient will receive a $2,537.00 credit toward their training fee for the training year following the scholarship award, made possible by dedicated fundraising efforts.

The scholarship is announced annually at the beginning of March. Applications are due by April 1, and the recipient will be notified on May 1. The Scholarship Committee is responsible for selecting the award recipient.

The Jung Institute of Los Angeles in Service & Support Scholarship Fund 

This scholarship is offered to one new or currently enrolled Analyst Training candidate who demonstrates financial need and works in non-profit, academic, medical, substance abuse, or other underserved population settings. Pursuing Jungian analyst training is a significant financial commitment that can place a heavy burden on those whose professional lives are dedicated to serving others rather than building a private practice. Many gifted and deeply committed candidates find themselves unable to begin or complete their training not for lack of passion or ability, but because the financial demands are beyond their reach. This scholarship exists to bridge that gap — to ensure that the next generation of Jungian analysts reflects not only intellectual and clinical excellence but also the full range of human experience and economic circumstances. By investing in candidates who serve underserved communities, the Jung Institute of Los Angeles affirms its dedication to bringing the transformative power of depth psychology to those who need it most. The recipient will receive a $2,537.00 credit toward their training fee for the training year following the scholarship award, supported by dedicated fundraising efforts.

The scholarship is announced annually in early March. Applications are due by April 1, and the recipient will be notified on May 1. The Scholarship Committee selects the award recipient.

The HKCC Edith Sullwold Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is for one candidate already enrolled in the LA Jung Institute Analyst Training who is committed to becoming a Jungian analyst. The recipient will receive a $1,500.00 credit toward their training fee for the next training year after the scholarship is awarded. The funds will come from the HKCC Fund and future fundraisers. If the HKCC Fund balance falls below $10,000, the scholarship will be suspended for the next year until the balance exceeds $11,000.

The recipient of the award will be required to attend all seven HKCC Child Study Group meetings during their scholarship year; to

be working with at least one child or adolescent in their clinical practice; and to make a presentation of their clinical work with a child or

adolescent at the last HKCC Child Study Group meeting in May. The scholarship announcement will be made annually at the beginning of March. The application deadline will be April 1, and the recipient of the award will be announced on May 1. The current and previous HKCC Directors will decide who should receive the scholarship award.

Four scholarships are available:

• The BIPOC Emerging Analyst Scholarships Fund –Two scholarships are available to BIPOC applicants.

BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. It is a gender-neutral term used to describe communities of non-White descent who may experience systemic inequities, with an emphasis on recognizing the distinct histories and experiences of Black and Indigenous people, as well as people of color more broadly.

• Pathways to Positive Impact (Community Mental Health/Nonprofit)—One community-work scholarship (50% of time spent at a nonprofit, a community mental health agency, an underserved population, a school, a hospital, or a treatment center; or at another eligible organization not listed, as determined by the Scholarship Committee).

A financial award is available to candidates who commit at least 50% of their time to work within a nonprofit community mental health agency serving underserved populations (schools, hospitals, or treatment centers). It supports tuition or stipends in exchange for dedicated service during the training period.

• The Jung Institute of Los Angeles Psychology in Service Scholarship Fund—One needs-based scholarship is available.

Need-based scholarships are awarded primarily based on a candidate’s financial need (demonstrated by low income, student loan debt, etc.). The award aims to meet that demonstrated need, often prioritizing applicants with the largest gaps between resources and costs.

• One Hilda Kirsch Child Study Group scholarship 

A scholarship awarded to candidates who dedicate at least one-third of their clinical hours to working with children, adolescents, and teens under 18 years of age.  

1) Extracurricular Involvement

• Describe public programs participated in, or certificate programs in which you are currently enrolled or have completed, related to analytical psychology, Jungian studies, or related fields.
• Include dates, organizations, and any certifications earned.
• Attach supporting documents if available (certificates, program brochures, letters).

2) Commitment to Carl Jung’s Work

• Provide evidence of scholarly work or publishing on Jung, or articles, presentations, or research related to Jungian psychology.
• Include citations, links, or copies of publications, if applicable.
• If not published, describe ongoing or completed projects and intended impact.

• Personal Statement

Please submit a document of 750 to 1,200 words that addresses the scholarship-specific criteria for each scholarship listed below:

1. A) For applicants to The BIPOC Emerging Analyst Scholarships Fund

• Self-identification as BIPOC
• Current enrollment or acceptance into the Jung Institute of Los Angeles Analyst Training program
• Written statement reflecting on how their lived experience as a BIPOC individual informs their clinical and analytical work, and their vision for how they intend to contribute to diversifying the field of Jungian analysis
• Demonstrated history of working with or serving BIPOC communities, with intent to continue doing so as a practicing analyst
• Good standing in the analyst training program
• Two letters of recommendation speaking to the candidate’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and service to BIPOC communities

1. B) Community/Professional Involvement (Community-Work Scholarship)

• Current enrollment or new enrollment in the Jung Institute of Los Angeles Analyst Training program
• A minimum of 50% of the candidate’s professional time dedicated to work at an eligible organization, including nonprofit agencies, community mental health agencies, government agencies, schools, hospitals, treatment centers, or settings serving underserved populations
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing community-based clinical work as a practicing analyst
• Submission of a 1099-K or W-2 form verifying current employment at an eligible organization.
• Provision of supervisor contact information or official documentation confirming eligibility of the employment setting, if available
• Written statement describing their community-based clinical work, the populations they serve, and their vision for how Jungian analysis can benefit underserved communities. Good standing in the analyst training program.
• Two letters of recommendation speaking to the candidate’s commitment to community service and clinical work in underserved settings

1. C) Financial Information (Needs-Based Scholarship)

• Current enrollment or new enrollment in the Jung Institute of Los Angeles Analyst Training program
• Demonstrated financial need as the primary basis for eligibility
• Submission of supporting financial documentation as requested by the Scholarship Committee
• Written explanation of financial circumstances and the impact of training costs on the candidate’s ability to complete the program
• Written statement describing their financial circumstances, their commitment to becoming a Jungian analyst, and how the scholarship would support their ability to complete their training
• Good standing in the analyst training program.
• Two letters of recommendation speaking to the candidate’s commitment to their training and the financial challenges they face in completing it

1. D) For applicants to the Hilda Kirsch Child Study Group scholarship, 

• Current enrollment or new enrollment in the Jung Institute of Los Angeles Analyst Training program
• A minimum of 50% of the candidate’s active clinical practice dedicated to working with children, adolescents, and teens
• Demonstrated commitment to developing specialized clinical skills in child and adolescent depth psychology 
• Required attendance at all seven HKCC Child Study Group meetings during the scholarship year
• Presentation of clinical work with a child, adolescent, or teen at the last HKCC Child Study Group meeting in May
• Written statement reflecting on their clinical work with children, adolescents, and teens, and their vision for how Jungian analysis can serve young populations
• Good standing in the analyst training program
• Two letters of recommendation speaking to the candidate’s commitment to child, adolescent, and teen clinical work

The committee reviewed relevant research and evidence to inform our scholarship categories and criteria. The following key findings support and validate the four scholarship areas.

1. BIPOC Scholarships

Cabral, R. R., & Smith, T. B. (2011). Racial/ethnic matching of clients and therapists in mental health services: A meta-analytic review of preferences, perceptions, and outcomes. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 58(4), 537–554. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0025266

This meta-analysis examined client preferences, perceptions of therapists, and therapeutic outcomes across racial and ethnic matching in mental health settings. Across 52 studies, researchers found a moderately strong preference among clients of color for therapists of their own racial or ethnic background. These findings support the BIPOC scholarship category by providing evidence that expanding the pool of BIPOC clinicians can improve access to and engagement with mental health care among BIPOC communities.

Hubbard, A., Sudler, A., Alves-Bradford, J.-M. E., Trinh, N.-H., Emmerich, A. D., & Mangurian, C. (2024). Building a diverse psychiatric workforce for the future and helping them thrive: Recommendations for psychiatry training directors. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 33(1), 57–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chc.2023.06.007

This article documents that the recruitment and retention of Black, Indigenous, and other racial and ethnic minority trainees in psychiatry has not kept pace with workforce demand or with the communities being served. The authors recommend the development of intentional, funded recruitment pipelines as a key strategy for addressing this gap. These findings directly support the BIPOC scholarship category by identifying targeted financial support as an evidence-based approach to building a more representative clinical workforce.

2. The Jung Institute of Los Angeles Psychology in Service Scholarship Fund (Community Mental Health/Nonprofit)

Brabson, L. A., Harris, J. L., Lindhiem, O., & Herschell, A. D. (2020). Workforce turnover in community behavioral health agencies in the USA: A systematic review with recommendations. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 23(3), 297–315. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-020-00313-5

This systematic review documents chronically high rates of staff turnover in community behavioral health settings and identifies the detrimental effects on client care, agency stability, and the implementation of effective interventions. These findings support this scholarship category by highlighting the urgent need for strategies that attract and sustain committed clinicians within community mental health settings — the very problem this scholarship is designed to help address.

Russell, D., Mathew, S., Fitts, M., Liddle, Z., Murakami-Gold, L., Campbell, N., Ramjan, M., Zhao, Y., Hines, S., Humphreys, J. S., & Wakerman, J. (2021). Interventions for health workforce retention in rural and remote areas: A systematic review. Human Resources for Health, 19(1), Article 103. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-021-00643-7

This systematic review examined interventions designed to retain health workers in underserved settings and found that educational and financial support linked to commitments in community-based roles — particularly loan repayments and scholarship-based incentives — were associated with stronger long-term retention outcomes than more coercive approaches. These findings support the use of scholarships tied to careers in community mental health and nonprofit settings as an effective workforce strategy.

3. The Jung Institute of Los Angeles in Service & Support Scholarship Fund(Need-Based Scholarship)

Goldrick-Rab, S., Kelchen, R., Harris, D. N., & Benson, J. (2016). Reducing income inequality in educational attainment: Experimental evidence on the impact of financial aid on college completion. American Journal of Sociology, 121(6), 1762–1817. https://doi.org/10.1086/685442

This randomized experiment estimated the impact of a private need-based grant program on college persistence and degree completion among low-income students across 13 public universities in Wisconsin. Results showed that offering students additional grant aid significantly increased the likelihood of bachelor’s degree completion, providing direct causal evidence for the effectiveness of need-based financial support. This study offers the strongest available experimental support for awarding scholarships based on financial need.

4. The HKCC Edith Sullwold Scholarship Fund (Children & Adolescents)

Shoemaker, E. Z., & Brenner, A. M. (2022). Making more child and adolescent psychiatrists: Responding to the national emergency in mental health in children and adolescents. Academic Psychiatry, 46(1), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-022-01597-1

This article responds to the October 2021 declaration of a national emergency in children’s mental health by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Children’s Hospital Association. The authors document a critical shortage of clinicians trained to provide mental health care specifically for children and adolescents and call for systemic action to expand the training pipeline. These findings directly support scholarships aimed at developing practitioners in this specialized field.

Skokauskas, N., Fung, D., Flaherty, L. T., von Klitzing, K., Pūras, D., Servili, C., Dua, T., Falissard, B., Vostanis, P., Moyano, M. B., Feldman, I., Clark, C., Boričević, V., Patton, G., Leventhal, B., & Guerrero, A. (2019). Shaping the future of child and adolescent psychiatry. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 13, Article 19. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-019-0279-y

This international consensus statement identifies expanding the child and adolescent mental health workforce as the top global priority for the field over the coming decade. It supports this scholarship category by aligning investment in trainee development with a widely recognized and evidence-based international call to action.