Scholars and Fellows
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. The Foundation offers scholarships and fellowships to master’s and doctoral counseling students and professional training awards to individuals seeking a credential through the Center for Credentialing & Education.
NBCC Foundation military and rural scholarships provide financial support to master’s-level counseling students who are committed to serving in these communities.
The NBCC Minority Fellowship Program provides financial support to master’s- and doctoral-level counseling students who commit to serving minority communities.
Apply for a Scholarship or Fellowship
| NBCC Foundation Donor Funded Awards | Application Period Opens | Application | FAQ & Toolkit |
|---|---|---|---|
Military Scholarship (Master's) |
October 2024 | Apply » | View FAQ & View Toolkit |
Rural Scholarship (Master's) |
October 2024 | Apply » | |
Dr. Nicholas Vacc Scholarship (Doctoral) |
October 2024 | Apply » |
| SAMHSA Funded Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Awards | Application Period Opens | Application | FAQ & Toolkit |
|---|---|---|---|
NBCC MFP for Mental Health Counselors (Master's) |
February 2025 | Application Closed |
View FAQ |
NBCC MFP for Addictions Counselors (Master's) |
February 2025 | Application Closed |
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NBCC MFP for Mental Health Counselors (Doctoral) |
February 2025 | Application Closed |
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Interdisciplinary MFP (Master’s and Doctoral) |
October 2024 | Apply » | View APA FAQ Email: mfp@apa.org |
| CCE Funded Training Awards | Application Period Opens | Application | FAQ |
|---|---|---|---|
CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) Training Award |
May 2025 | Application Closed |
View FAQ |
Board Certified Coach (BCC) Training Award |
May 2025 | Application Closed |
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Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) Training Award |
May 2025 | Application Closed |
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Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) – Domestic |
May 2025 | Application Closed |
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Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) – International |
May 2025 | Application Closed |
