Stephan D. Weiss Student Mental Health Award
Stephan D. Weiss Student Mental Health Award supports students developing research-grounded, replicable programs to improve college mental health services and help students stay on track to graduate.
Funder: American College Health Foundation
Due Dates: January 14, 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 for 12 months, with an additional $5,000 in institutional funds or in-kind support
Summary: Supports student-led, replicable programs that improve college mental health services and student retention.
Key Information: Applicants must be students enrolled at an ACHA member institution or ACHA Individual Members.
Description
The American College Health Foundation’s Weiss Fund supports efforts to improve the quality of mental health care for college students. Sponsored by the Stephan D. Weiss Foundation and the Weiss Fund, this annual award helps students develop creative initiatives that improve mental health service delivery and could be replicated at another college or university.
Projects should be grounded in published research, measurable in their effects, and relevant to participating students’ mental health. The award particularly seeks programs with the potential to improve retention among students whose mental health problems might otherwise disrupt their college experience or jeopardize graduation.
