Marion T. Coleman Pathways Scholarship
The Coleman Pathways scholarship was named after NBHP's former Executive Director, Marion T. Coleman, Ph.D., who had a passion for building the behavioral health workforce of tomorrow. The goal of the program is to ensure that students working toward licensure in a behavioral health field are able to graduate and practice within their field in the greater Houston area. The scholarship program began under Dr. Coleman's tenure in 2011, and by the Summer of 2021, NBHP had awarded 56 Bachelor of Social Work students from the University of Houston Downtown with almost $45,000 in scholarships.
For the 2021-2022 academic year, NBHP is pleased to expand scholarship eligibility to both undergraduate and graduate students of all behavioral health disciplines enrolled in Houston area colleges and universities who complete their required internships/practicums at NBHP member organization sites. For the Fall 2021 semester, five students have been selected to receive $1,000 scholarships for the completion of their field placements.
For the 2021-2022 academic year, NBHP is pleased to expand scholarship eligibility to both undergraduate and graduate students of all behavioral health disciplines enrolled in Houston area colleges and universities who complete their required internships/practicums at NBHP member organization sites. For the Fall 2021 semester, five students have been selected to receive $1,000 scholarships for the completion of their field placements.
Meet NBHP's Fall 2021 Scholarship Recipients
LeeAnnah Bobbitt
LeeAnnah Bobbitt is a senior studying chemical dependency at San Jacinto College and is completing her required practicum at Cenikor Foundation. She expects to graduate in December 2021 with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Mental Health Clinical and Counseling Psychology. Upon graduation, LeeAnnah hopes to enroll in a Bachelor-level behavioral health program while continuing her work at Cenikor.
Elizabeth Guzman
Elizabeth Guzman is a senior studying social work at the University of Houston Downtown and is completing her required internship at Communities in Schools of Houston. She expects to graduate in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Social Work degree. Upon graduation, Elizabeth plans to enter the behavioral health workforce while also studying to obtain a degree in American Sign Language Interpretation.
Katerin Jaime
Katerin Jaime is a senior studying social work at the University of Houston Downtown and also is completing her required internship at Communities in Schools of Houston. She expects to gradate in December 2021 with a Bachelor of Social Work degree. Upon graduation, Katerin hopes to enroll in a graduate Social Work program while finding employment as a hospital social worker.
Emily Martinez
Emily Martinez is a senior studying social work at the University of Houston Clear Lake and is completing her required internship at The Montrose Center. She expects to graduate in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Social Work degree. Upon graduation, Emily hopes to enroll in a graduate program to earn her Master of Social Work degree.
Breanna Norris
Breanna Norris is a senior studying social work at the University of Houston Downtown and is completing her required internship at Memorial Assistance Ministries. She expects to graduate in December 2021 with a Bachelor of Social Work degree. Upon graduation, Breanna hopes to enroll in a graduate program to her Master of Social Work degree.