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The Maine Scholars program gives students prioritization by Maine employers as well as opportunities for financial aid and scholarship benefits.

Professional Partnerships

We launch and support innovative workforce development projects by partnering with local and regional employers, non-profit organizations, community colleges, and city governments.

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What We Do

Our partnerships are designed to illuminate multiple pathways for a diverse group of individuals to access, navigate, and thrive in their careers and lives.

Spotlight Partnerships

Our unique model brings affordable, educational opportunities to students while helping to solve the need for mental health professionals and teachers in our communities.

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Advocates Scholars@Lesley

Advocates provides comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. Our approach is intentional and person-centered. First, we listen. Then, we partner with individuals and families to shape creative solutions that honor their needs and goals. With our support, thousands of people lead rewarding lives as engaged members of their community.

Eligibility

Advocates Scholars@Lesley is intended for students enrolled in our Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program: non-specialization (full-time or part-time) as well as our Master of Social Work (MSW) program (full-time or part-time).

Program Details

The program starts annually in the Fall. Each Advocates Scholar will receive a generous scholarship, a guaranteed internship at Advocates upon acceptance, and the opportunity to be part of a cohort model to build a community of support throughout their careers as counselors. Advocates is also committed to offering priority consideration employment that matches the skills, experience level, and professional interests of each Advocate Scholar upon graduation.

How to Apply 

Candidates who apply to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program (non-specialization) or the Master of Social Work (MSW) program are automatically considered for this new scholarship program. When completing the application, please be sure to check the box in the online application. We select Advocates Scholars on a rolling basis until all seats are filled. All spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Apply to the master's program here.

Learn More

Interested in learning more about Advocates Scholars? We encourage you to connect with a graduate admissions counselor. Please email us at luadmissions@lesley.edu to find out more.

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Dimock Scholars@Lesley

As the first hospital in New England opened and operated by women for women, the Dimock Center is focused on providing high quality health and wellness care to all members of their community. Both trailblazers within their fields, the Dimock Center and Lesley University launched an innovative workplace development partnership called Dimock Scholars@Lesley.

 

Eligibility

The Dimock Scholars@Lesley Program is intended for students enrolled in our Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program: non-specialization (full-time or part-time) as well as our Master of Social Work (MSW) program (full-time or part-time). 

Program Details 

The program starts annually in the fall. Each Dimock Scholar will receive a generous scholarship, a guaranteed internship at the Dimock Center, and the opportunity to be part of a cohort model to build a community of support throughout their careers as counselors. Dimock is also committed to offering priority consideration employment that matches the skills, experience level, and professional interests of each Dimmock Scholar upon graduation. 

How to Apply 

Candidates who apply to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program (non-specialization) or the Master of Social Work (MSW) program are automatically considered for this new scholarship program. When completing the application, please be sure to check the box in the online application. We select Dimock Scholars on a rolling basis until all seats are filled. All spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Apply to the master's program here.

Learn More

Interested in learning more about Dimock Scholars? We encourage you to connect with a graduate admissions counselor. Please email us at luadmissions@lesley.edu to find out more.

 

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Eliot Scholars@Lesley

With a shared commitment to person-centered, community-based mental health counseling, Lesley University and Eliot Community Human Services have launched an innovative workplace development partnership called Eliot Scholars@Lesley.

Eliot provides community-based services to more than 50,000 individuals and families throughout Massachusetts each year, delivering state-of-the-art, evidence-based programming since 1958. Using a person-centered, family-driven approach, Eliot believes strongly in partnering with the communities served.  Eliot programs collaborate with one another, utilizing the expertise within the agency to provide the highest standard of quality services to clients and their families.  This approach fuses community resources, funding resources, and a vast array of services to ensure that high-quality programs bring hope to those served by Eliot.

Eligibility

The Eliot Scholars@Lesley Program is intended for students enrolled in our Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program: non-specialization (full-time or part-time) as well as our Master of Social Work (MSW) program (full-time or part-time). 

Program Details 

The program starts annually in the fall. Each Eliot Scholar will receive a generous scholarship, a guaranteed internship at Eliot Community Human Services, and the opportunity to be part of a cohort model to build a community of support throughout their careers as counselors. Eliot is also committed to offering priority consideration employment that matches the skills, experience level, and professional interests of each Eliot Scholar upon graduation. 

How to Apply 

Candidates who apply to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program (non-specialization) or the Master of Social Work (MSW) program are automatically considered for this new scholarship program. When completing the application, please be sure to check the box in the online application. We select Eliot Scholars on a rolling basis until all seats are filled. All spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Apply to the master's program here.

Learn More

Interested in learning more about Eliot Scholars? We encourage you to connect with a graduate admissions counselor. Please email us at luadmissions@lesley.edu to find out more.

 

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JRI Scholars@Lesley

Justice Resource Institute (JRI) is a recognized leader in social justice initiatives and one of New England's largest human services providers. For over 50 years, JRI has been dedicated to nurturing and empowering underserved children, individuals, families, and communities across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. We strive to create a world where every person, regardless of their circumstances, has access to the support and resources they need to thrive. We recognize the profound need for compassionate human services programs and the importance of continually innovating how we deliver this vital care. This commitment has contributed to JRI being named a Top Place to Work for Innovation in 2024. In addition, JRI has been named a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe year after year for the past decade.

Eligibility

JRI Scholars@Lesley is intended for students enrolled in our Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program: non-specialization (full-time or part-time), our Master of Social Work (MSW) program (full-time or part-time), and the M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Specializations in Art, Expressive Arts, Dance, Drama, or Music Therapy.

Program Details

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Social Work program starts annually in the fall. The M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Expressive Therapies (all specializations) starts annually in the summer. Each JRI Scholar will receive a generous scholarship, a guaranteed internship at JRI, and the opportunity to be part of a cohort model to build a community of support throughout their careers as counselors. JRI is also committed to offering priority consideration employment that matches the skills, experience level, and professional interests of each JRI Scholar upon graduation.

How to Apply 

Candidates who apply to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program (non-specialization), Master of Social Work (MSW), and M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Expressive Therapies (all specializations) program are automatically considered for this new scholarship program. When completing the application, please be sure to check the box in the online application. We select JRI Scholars on a rolling basis until all seats are filled. All spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Apply to the master's program here.

Learn More

Interested in learning more about JRI Scholars? We encourage you to connect with a graduate admissions counselor. Please email us at luadmissions@lesley.edu to find out more.

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Perkins Scholars@Lesley

Steadfast in their commitment to inclusive education, Lesley University and Perkins School for the Blind have launched a workplace development partnership called Perkins Scholars@Lesley. From day one of your master's program at Lesley, you’ll have the peace of mind knowing that you’ve landed a guaranteed paid internship at The Perkins School for the Blind. Perkins Scholars@Lesley receive generous tuition aid, along with lifelong support as part of their incoming Scholars group, or cohort – a network of peers that will meet regularly throughout their careers to share experiences. Plus, Scholars are given priority employment consideration should a position be open at the partner organization once they graduate.

 

Eligibility

The Perkins Scholars@Lesley Program is intended for full- or part-time students in our Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Inclusive Special Education Program.

Program Details 

As a Perkins Scholar, Lesley University will offer students 6 free credits of tuition. The Perkins School, as Lesley’s partner, will provide Scholars with pre-practicum supervision and the six-credit practicum seminar and practicum supervision of licensure candidates at no cost to the Program Participants. Employees of The Perkins School can take advantage of additional tuition support, provided as part of their employee benefit package. Additionally, Perkins Scholars will have a guaranteed paid, full-year paraprofessional/teaching assistant position at The Perkins School for the Blind.

How to Apply 

Candidates who apply to eligible programs within the Master of Education program in Inclusive Special Education are automatically considered for this new scholarship program. When completing the application, please be sure to check the box in the online application. We select Perkins Scholars on a rolling basis until all seats are filled. All spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Apply to the master's program here.

Learn More

Interested in learning more about Perkins Scholars? We encourage you to connect with a graduate admissions counselor. Please email us at luadmissions@lesley.edu to find out more.

 

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Quincy Scholars@Lesley

Paving the way for future educators, Lesley University has partnered with Quincy Public Schools to provide a meaningful and immersive path to teacher license.  Not only is the graduate learning model innovative and experiential, but the financial aid is supercharged as well.

 

Eligibility

The Quincy Scholars@Lesley Program is intended for full-time or part-time students in a variety of our Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs to include:

Program Details 

As a Quincy Scholar, Lesley University will offer students 6 free credits of tuition. Quincy Public Schools, as Lesley’s partner, will support scholars through their state-required practicum by placing them with a mentor teacher who is professionally licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. This will reduce the tuition by another 6 credits (which represents the practicum).

How to Apply 

Candidates who apply to eligible programs in the Master of Education program are automatically considered for this new scholarship program. When completing the application, please be sure to check the box in the online application. We select Quincy Scholars on a rolling basis until all seats are filled. All spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Apply to the master's program here.

Learn More

Interested in learning more about Quincy Scholars? We encourage you to connect with a graduate admissions counselor. Please email us at luadmissions@lesley.edu to find out more.

 

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Riverside Scholars@Lesley

To help meet the demand for mental health and behavioral counselors, particularly those caring for people from under-resourced communities, Lesley University and Riverside Community Care have launched an innovative workplace development partnership called Riverside Scholars@Lesley. 

 

Eligibility

The Riverside Scholars@Lesley Program is intended for full-time students enrolled in our Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. 

Program Details 

The program starts annually in the fall. Each Riverside Scholar will receive a generous scholarship, guaranteed full-year clinical internships at Riverside Community Care, and the opportunity to be part of a cohort model to build a community of support throughout their careers as counselors.

Cohort Support 

You will receive cohort support and membership in a specialized wellness program, professional recognition of participation in a premier workforce development model, and lifelong membership in the Riverside Scholars Cohort Support Network.

Priority Consideration for Employment

Scholars will receive priority consideration for employment at Riverside Community Care once they graduate.

How to Apply 

Candidates who apply to the Counseling & Psychology master’s program (for the general specialty only) are automatically considered for this new scholarship program. When completing the application, please be sure to check the box in the online application. We select Riverside Scholars on a rolling basis until all seats are filled. All spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Apply to the master's program here.

Learn More

Interested in learning more about Riverside Scholars? We encourage you to connect with a graduate admissions counselor. Please email us at luadmissions@lesley.edu to find out more.

 

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Threshold Scholars@Lesley

A Threshold Scholar@Lesley is a student in our Master of Social Work (MSW) program looking for real-life experience working with neurodiverse students in Lesley University’s Threshold Program.

 

Threshold Scholars@Lesley will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship on top of any merit award they may have already received. As part of the scholarship, Threshold Scholars will also receive a graduate assistantship, working up to 20 hours per week to support the students, faculty, and administration in our Threshold Program.

Learn more about the Threshold Program.

 

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Victory Programs Scholars@Lesley

Victory Programs opens the door to hope, recovery, and community for individuals and families facing homelessness, addiction, or other chronic health conditions. They offer individualized care from a strengths-based philosophy to help their clients identify, and achieve their personal goals. In practical terms, they meet people where they are and help them address the unique challenges that stand in the way of stability, safety, independence, and participation in community life.

Eligibility

Victory Programs Scholars@Lesley is intended for students enrolled in our Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program: non-specialization (full-time or part-time) as well as our Master of Social Work (MSW) program (full-time or part-time).

Program Details

The program starts annually in the Fall. Each Victory Programs Scholar will receive a generous scholarship, a guaranteed internship at Victory Programs, and the opportunity to be part of a cohort model to build a community of support throughout their careers as counselors. Victory Programs is also committed to offering priority consideration employment that matches the skills, experience level, and professional interests of each Victory Programs Scholar upon graduation.

How to Apply

Candidates who apply to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program (non-specialization) or the Master of Social Work (MSW) program are automatically considered for this new scholarship program. When completing the application, please be sure to check the box in the online application. We select Victory Programs Scholars on a rolling basis until all seats are filled. All spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Apply to the master's program here.

Learn More

Interested in learning more about Victory Programs Scholars? We encourage you to connect with a graduate admissions counselor. Please email us at luadmissions@lesley.edu to find out more.

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Vinfen Scholars@Lesley

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Vinfen transforms lives by building the capacity of individuals, families, organizations, and communities to learn, thrive, and achieve their goals. Their services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. As a human services leader, they strive to be the provider, employer, and partner of choice.

Eligibility

The Vinfen Scholars@Lesley Program is intended for students enrolled in our Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program: non-specialization (full-time or part-time) as well as our Master of Social Work (MSW) program (full-time or part-time).

Program Details

The program starts annually in the Fall. Each Vinfen Scholar will receive a generous scholarship, a guaranteed internship at Vinfen, and the opportunity to be part of a cohort model to build a community of support throughout their careers as counselors. Vinfen is also committed to offering priority consideration employment that matches the skills, experience level, and professional interests of each Vinfen Scholar upon graduation.

How to Apply

Candidates who apply to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program (non-specialization) or the Master of Social Work (MSW) program are automatically considered for this new scholarship program. When completing the application, please be sure to check the box in the online application. We select Vinfen Scholars on a rolling basis until all seats are filled. All spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Apply to the master's program here.

Learn More

Interested in learning more about Vinfen Scholars? We encourage you to connect with a graduate admissions counselor. Please email us at luadmissions@lesley.edu to find out more.

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Cambridge Paraprofessionals - Class of 2023

Cambridge Paraprofessionals - Class of 2023 – An innovative teacher licensure program fully sponsored by the City of Cambridge and pioneered in partnership with Cambridge Public Schools.

Our Partners

  • School District Partnerships

    Lesley students earning an M.Ed. work in the partner district as a paraprofessional, gaining valuable internship experience in your schools, while taking courses at Lesley with a super charged financial aid package. Partner districts will support the candidate through their student teaching. Partners have a fully licensed teacher ready to take on their own classroom at the end of their program.

  • Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative

    The Lesley University Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative has provided a variety of high-quality professional learning opportunities for educators prek-8 for over thirty years in the areas of early intervention, classroom instruction, coaching, and leadership.  

    Our team has made a significant contribution to the literacy outcomes of children across the nation through research-based, evidence–based instructional practices built on the five pillars of reading instruction – phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.  Documented in numerous peer-reviewed studies, Reading Recovery©, a short-term, one-to-one tutorial, helps the lowest performing first-grade children make accelerated progress in literacy so they can take advantage of classroom instruction. For students needing additional small group support in reading, writing, and phonics, our team provides professional learning in the evidence-based Leveled Literacy Intervention. Peer-reviewed research demonstrates that Literacy Collaborative not only improves the learning trajectory of students but positively impacts school culture. 

    With our unwavering commitment to inclusion and equity, we continue to work in partnership with schools, families, and communities to invest in teacher expertise to ensure equitable literacy outcomes for each child in the educational system.  

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Lesley offers a robust variety of programs at the master's and doctoral level. Find the one that powers your purpose here!
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Threshold Program

Lesley University's Threshold Program offers a supportive and immersive college experience for young adults with special needs and diverse learning challenges.
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Undergraduate Students:
96% are employed or enrolled in further education and 82% say their work is related to career goals

Graduate Students:
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