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NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors

NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors

Applicable For:

Graduated Students

Max Award Amount:

$15000

Application Deadline:

31/12/2023

Scholarship Provider

Country

United States
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About This Scholarship

The NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors is a scholarship and training program offered by the National Board for Certified Counselors Foundation. It is designed to support individuals from underrepresented minority groups who are pursuing a career in addictions counseling. The program provides financial assistance to cover the costs associated with earning a master’s degree in counseling with a focus on addictions counseling. This includes tuition, fees, and books. In addition to financial assistance, recipients of the program also receive specialized training and mentorship to help them become successful in the field of addictions counseling.

The program is highly competitive, and recipients are selected based on their academic achievement, commitment to the field of addictions counseling, and potential for success in the profession.

Eligibility Criteria For NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors

To be eligible for the NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who identifies as a racial/ethnic minority.
  • Be enrolled in a master’s degree program in counseling that is accredited by CACREP.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing culturally competent counseling services to underserved and minority populations affected by substance abuse and addiction.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Be in good academic standing and making satisfactory progress in their graduate program.
  • Have completed at least 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours of graduate coursework in counseling by the start of the fellowship.

Applicants must also be able to commit to participating in all program activities and fulfilling all program requirements, including attending an orientation session and a summer training institute, completing an addiction-focused research project, and participating in monthly webinars and other professional development activities.

The selection process for the NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors is highly competitive, and recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, financial need, commitment to serving underserved and minority populations affected by addiction, and potential for success in the profession.

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