Community Health Worker with Specialization in Therapeutic Mentoring Scholarship Opportunity
The Boston Public Health Commission and UMass Boston invite Boston residents to apply for the Treehouse Family Foundation Fellowship in Therapeutic Mentoring. Fellows will receive a complete tuition waiver as they work toward a certificate in community health work with a specialization in therapeutic mentoring. This fellowship invests in emerging community leaders committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of Boston’s young people and families.
Fellows will complete an 80-hour, state-approved program, combining 56 hours of online learning with 24 hours of applied practice at an approved site. Participants must complete the required live sessions, asynchronous coursework, assessments, and supervised applied practice. The class, which runs from 1/25/27 through 5/12/27 will meet over Zoom Tues. and Thurs. from 4-5:15 pm.
The program satisfies the state-approved training requirement for Massachusetts CHW certification and provides a specialization in Therapeutic. State CHW certification also requires 2,000 hours of qualifying supervised work experience and a separate application to the Massachusetts Board of Certification of Community Health Workers.
Applicants must have a verified Boston address, be at least 18, and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. No bachelor’s degree is required. Selection will consider commitment to Boston communities, relevant life or service experience, and readiness to attend all classes and complete the program. Experience gained through caregiving, volunteering, employment, and community involvement is welcome.
Please answer each short-response question in a few sentences, up to 75 words. Recommendation letters are not required.