Regarding healthcare education, the Edward D. Senella Memorial Scholarship at Tarzana Treatment Centers College (TTCC) is outstanding. Honoring the legacy of Edward D. Senella, the scholarship celebrates his unwavering commitment to helping individuals affected by substance use disorders (SUD).
As a Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC) community member, Senella was passionate about helping others recover and succeed. Thus, the Edward D. Senella Memorial Scholarship highlights the transformative power of behavioral healthcare education.
Edward D. Senella Memorial Scholarship = Transformative
Embodying TTCC’s mission of inclusivity and empowerment, the Edward D. Senella Memorial Scholarship provides financial support to individuals pursuing California’s SUD Counseling Certificate. Hence, the goal is to assist those with a strong desire and potential to serve people impacted by substance use. Moreover, the scholarship emphasizes helping students with firsthand experience with substance use disorder.
When students apply for the scholarship, they answer questions about their lived experience and their future intentions that comprise the ABCs of Senella’s vision:
- What has inspired you to pursue a career as a certified substance use disorder counselor, and how does this align with your long-term career goals?
- How would you apply the knowledge and skills gained from this scholarship program to serve the substance use disorder community?
- How would you raise awareness about substance use disorder in your community and help connect individuals with available resources?
Giving Back and the Edward D. Senella Memorial Scholarship
Indeed, Edward D. Senella believed treatment was the first step because everyone in the recovery field should give back to their communities. Given these questions, the focus of the Edward D. Senella Memorial Scholarship is to support the education of students that reflect the values of the man.
Thus, the hope is that these future treatment professionals will help to rebuild lives and strengthen communities. Indeed, they will walk the walk on the path that Senella graced in his life.
The recipients of the Edward D. Senella Memorial Scholarship will receive funding for the following expenses:
- Tarzana Treatment Centers College SUD Tuition
- Student registration for accreditation fees (CAADE, CADPT, or CCAPP)
- Preparation courses and registration for the Certification Exam
- Course Materials and Graduation Fees upon completion of the program
Contact TTCC to Learn More about Educational Opportunities
To learn more about the Edward D. Senella Memorial Scholarship and educational opportunities at TTCC, please contact us today at ttcc@tarzanatc.org. One step away is the door to a better life where you can earn a living while helping others recover.