The Bierman Rising Clinician Scholarship supports future clinicians who are passionate about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), evidence-based care, and meaningful outcomes for children and families.
This scholarship invites applicants to respond to a real-world clinical case study: Ethan’s Journey. Ethan is a 5-year-old learner with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 2) receiving early intervention ABA services. The case includes assessment information, skill strengths and needs, behavior considerations, and sample treatment goals.
This scholarship is designed to highlight:
Ethan’s profile includes:
Working with learners like Ethan often requires creativity, persistence, and compassion. Reflect on what aspects of this case resonate most with your decision to pursue a career in ABA.
In your response, include:
Suggested length: 1,000-1,500 words
File format: PDF or DOCX
Applicants must:
All essays are de-identified and scored against a published rubric totaling 60 points. Reviewers consider your current stage of learning—there are no “right” answers.
Scored categories:
Personal Motivation & Connection to ABA (15 pts): a sincere, reflective reason for choosing ABA and a clear sense of future goals.
Conceptual Grounding in ABA & Ethics (15 pts): accurate use of core ABA ideas (e.g., reinforcement, antecedents/consequences, function of behavior) and acknowledgment of evidence-based, ethical practice.
Case Study — Presentation & Interpretation (30 pts): clear description, appropriate application of ABA concepts, learner-centered reasoning, and practical takeaways.
Across all categories, reviewers also value: plain-language clarity, thoughtful organization, originality, and alignment with learner-centered, ethical care.
Applicants must have completed at least 8 graduate credits in an ABA master’s program. This scholarship is for external applicants only; current Bierman employees are not eligible.
Yes, all 50 U.S. states.
No. This scholarship is designed for rising clinicians at multiple stages.
Light editing support is okay. The ideas and writing should be yours.
We may not be able to provide individual feedback due to volume.
This is a skill-based scholarship. The judging rubric will guide selection (e.g., originality, feasibility, potential impact, alignment with ethical care). View the judging rubric and Terms & Conditions.
Each edition offers two $2,000 cash awards, plus mentorship touchpoints with Bierman clinical leaders (including 1:1 time with our CCO), community recognition, and shadow-day opportunities (or virtual options). The number of winners and any additional perks will be confirmed at launch.
No. No purchase necessary. There are no fees to apply.
Disbursement details will be clarified at launch. Winners are responsible for applicable taxes.
The Bierman Rising Clinician Scholarship is external-only. (If an internal track is added later, it will be announced separately.)
There will be three scholarships per year. Dates for each scholarship will be released at the info session, and future windows will be posted here.
We’ll use your details to send application-open alerts and relevant scholarship updates (like info-session invites). Full privacy language is in the Terms & Conditions, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Email scholarshipinfo@biermanautism.com. We’ll respond during business hours.
The Bierman Rising Clinician Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship funded by corporate dollars. We follow non-discrimination principles. Full Terms & Conditions and the judging rubric will be published at launch. Geographic eligibility: All 50 US States. External applicants only; current Bierman employees are not eligible. No purchase necessary. Winners are responsible for applicable taxes. Void where prohibited.
