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.
Application window opens May 26, 2026.
This round of the Bierman Rising Clinician Scholarship invites applicants to think beyond the individual learner and reflect on the broader systems where ABA principles create change, in classrooms, clinics, workplaces, and communities.
The same techniques that change one learner’s day can shape the systems they live in. Hover any layer to see where ABA principles can extend.
Your essay should connect a behavior-analytic concept to a real-world system you’ve seen, and explain how you’d use your skills to scale its impact.
ABA is often applied at the individual level, but the same principles influence entire systems — classrooms, families, even organizations. Your essay should address all three of the reflection points below.
Tuition, certification fees, supervision, and exam fees. Paid directly to you. Winners are responsible for applicable taxes.
Mark your calendar!
Read "ABA Beyond the Individual" and the rubric.
1,000–1,500 words. PDF or DOCX format.
Essay + transcript using the naming convention below.
Before June 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.
All essays are reviewed blind. Your cover page is the only place that should include your name.
Begin with a cover page that includes your name, school/program, and contact information. Everything after the cover page must contain no identifying information — no name, school, or details that could identify you.
LastName_FirstName_Essay.pdfUpload a copy showing at least 8 completed graduate credits in an ABA master's program. Unofficial transcripts and screenshots are acceptable.
LastName_FirstName_Transcript.pdfAll essays are reviewed blind. Your cover page is the only place that should include your name.
Type your name and we'll show you exactly what to save your essay and transcript as. The naming format is required for blind review.
Smith_Jordan_Essay.pdf
Smith_Jordan_Transcript.pdf
Submissions suspected of being written by AI will not be scored and will be immediately disqualified. The ideas and writing must be your own. Light editing support (grammar, spell check) is acceptable. AI-generated content is not.
All essays are de-identified and scored against a published rubric. Each criterion is reviewed independently on a 0–25 scale, then totaled — there are no “right” answers.
A clearly identified system, described with enough context that a reader can picture the environment, along with a thoughtful explanation of why it stood out through a behavioral lens.
A specific, professionally mature vision that ties current training and career goals to a clear understanding of how ABA principles scale beyond the individual.
A correctly named, accurately defined concept meaningfully applied to the system — including why it fits the problem and how it would concretely function within that environment.
Clear, well-organized writing with an authentic personal voice, appropriate length (1,000–1,500 words), and reflection that goes beyond the obvious.
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.
This round offers three $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.
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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.
