The NBCC Foundation Rural Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation. It is designed to support individuals who are pursuing a career in counseling and committed to serving rural communities in the United States.The scholarship provides financial assistance to cover the costs associated with earning a master’s degree in counseling from an accredited institution. This includes tuition, fees, and books. In addition to financial assistance, recipients of the scholarship also receive support and resources from the NBCC Foundation, including mentorship, professional development opportunities, and networking.
To be eligible for the NBCC Foundation Rural Scholarship, applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, and have a strong commitment to serving rural communities. They must also be enrolled in a master’s degree program in counseling that is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
The scholarship is highly competitive, and recipients are selected based on their academic achievement, commitment to the field of counseling, and potential for success in serving rural communities.
