A Scholarship from Aspen Counseling & Wellness
The Giovanni Legacy Grant
Supporting the next generation of counselors. This grant pays for NCE exam preparation and Texas LPC-Associate license registration fees.
In Loving Memory
Honoring Giovanni's Legacy
Giovanni was on this earth for just 7 weeks and 2 days, yet his impact on my life has been immeasurable. Although his time here was brief, the love he brought into my life continues to shape the person I am and the way I move through this world.
The journey through grief has not always been easy. It has challenged me, transformed me, and ultimately taught me lessons that continue to guide both my personal life and my work as a counselor. Because of Giovanni, I have come to understand love more deeply, endure hardship with greater resilience, and recognize the profound impact that one life, no matter how short, can have on countless others.
The Giovanni Legacy Grant was created as a way to honor those gifts. It is my hope that, by supporting future counselors during one of the most demanding seasons of their professional journey, Giovanni's legacy will continue to live on through acts of compassion, service, perseverance, and hope.
Why This Grant Exists
The Final Step Is Often the Hardest
Some of the greatest financial pressure in a counselor's journey comes at the very end when exam fees and study materials pile up before a first paycheck ever arrives. The Giovanni Legacy Grant is designed for exactly that moment.
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
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Be in the final stages of, or have graduated within the past six (6) months from, a master's or doctoral counseling program leading to professional counselor licensure
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Attend (or have graduated from) an accredited counseling education or clinical counseling program
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Demonstrate a commitment to the counseling profession and ethical practice
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Demonstrate financial need
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Be in good academic or professional standing (or have graduated in good standing)
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Reside in Texas
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Submit a completed application with all required documentation
What the Grant Covers
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NCE study courses and exam preparation programs
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Texas LPC-Associate licensure fees
Priority Consideration
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While not required, preference may be given to applicants who:
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Intend to serve historically underserved or marginalized communities
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Demonstrate leadership, service, or advocacy within the counseling profession
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Have experienced the loss of a child.
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Were born prematurely (before 34 weeks' gestation) or have a personal or family connection to prematurity.
Ready to Apply?
How to Apply
Confirm Eligibility
Review the criteria above to make sure you qualify before beginning your application.
Prepare Materials
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Gather proof of enrollment or graduation, and your application essays.
Submit Application​
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Complete the online application by the October 1st deadline.