Program Overview:

The New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (NJ OSHE) is pleased to announce the launch of the Mental Health Ambassadors Program, a student-centered initiative dedicated to understanding and improving the mental health of New Jersey’s college students. 

This program includes two core components: first, ambassadors will engage in discussions and advocacy efforts among their peers, fostering campus-wide awareness and support for mental wellness. Second, they will take an active role in planning and executing a student-led statewide convening in Fall 2025. 

As Mental Health Ambassadors, students will:

• Lead peer advocacy efforts, fostering campus-wide support for mental health.
• Help plan the NJ Statewide Student Mental Health Summit, a Fall 2025 convening that will bring together students, mental health professionals, and community organizations to promote mental health at higher education institutions across the state.

Program Highlights:

• Eligibility:  Open to full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate students at accredited New Jersey institutions of higher education.
• Program Duration: June – October 2025
• Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per month
• Stipend: $2,000
• Application Deadline: May 15, 2025

Deadline:

All applications must be submitted via Qualtrics by the end of the day on May 15, 2025. Please access the application here: Mental Health Ambassadors Qualtrics