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NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Mental Health Counselors (Doctoral)

NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Mental Health Counselors (Doctoral)

Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$20,000

Application Deadline:

31/12/2023
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About This Scholarship

The NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Mental Health Counselors (Doctoral) is a scholarship and training program offered by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation. It is designed to support doctoral-level counseling students from underrepresented minority groups who are committed to providing mental health services to underserved populations.

The program provides financial assistance to cover the costs associated with earning a doctoral degree in counseling, including tuition, fees, and books. In addition to financial support, recipients of the program receive specialized training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to help them become successful mental health counselors.

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

Eligibility Criteria For NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Mental Health Counselors (Doctoral)

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

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who identifies as a racial or ethnic minority.
  • Be enrolled in a CACREP-accredited doctoral program in counseling or a related field.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing culturally competent counseling services to underserved and minority populations.
  • Be in good academic standing and making satisfactory progress in their doctoral program.
  • Have completed at least one year of full-time coursework in their doctoral program.
  • Have completed at least one year of supervised counseling experience.

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 a mental health-focused research project, and participating in monthly webinars and other professional development activities.

The selection process for the NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Mental Health Counselors (Doctoral) is highly competitive, and recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, financial need, commitment to serving underserved and minority populations, and potential for success in the profession.

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