Counseling Fellowships & Scholarships Available

The deadline is quickly approaching for students interested in applying for the 2023 National Board for Certified Counselors Minority Fellowship Program (NBCC MFP) and NBCC Foundation military and rural scholarships. You can find more information here – https://www.nbccf.org/mfp/ – apply by December 31.

MFP Fellowships

Ninety (90) doctoral- and master’s-level counseling fellowships are available for current counseling students.

Fellowship award amounts range from $10,000 to $20,000 and include fellowships in the following categories:

  • Up to 20 doctoral fellowships for counselor education and supervision students
  • Up to 30 master’s fellowships for mental health counseling students
  • Up to 40 master’s fellowships for addiction counseling students

The MFP is made possible by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is administered by the NBCC Foundation. The MFP for addiction counseling fellowships are administered by the NBCC Foundation in collaboration with NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals.

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Supporting counselors-in-training is integral to the Foundation’s mission. By providing scholarships and fellowships, the Foundation increases the number of counselors committed to helping priority underserved communities.