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 underserved communities, including, but not limited to, youth, older adults, rural or inner-city communities, and/or military-connected 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.
Please be advised that all NBCCF MFP awards are subject to future funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
NBCC Foundation scholarships provide financial support to master’s- and doctoral-level counseling students who are committed to serving traditionally vulnerable communities. Training awards provide support to professionals seeking credentialing.
The NBCCF Minority Fellowship Program provides financial support to master’s- and doctoral-level counseling students who commit to serving underserved populations, including, but not limited to, youth, older adults, rural or inner-city communities, and military-connected communities.
Apply for a Scholarship or Fellowship
| NBCC Foundation Donor Funded Awards | Application Period Opens | Application | FAQ & Toolkit |
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Military Scholarship (Master's) |
September 2025 | Application Closed |
View FAQ |
Rural Scholarship (Master's) |
September 2025 | Application Closed |
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Dr. Nicholas Vacc Scholarship (Doctoral) |
September 2025 | Application Closed |
| SAMHSA Funded Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Awards | Application Period Opens | Application | FAQ & Toolkit |
|---|---|---|---|
NBCCF MFP for Mental Health Counseling (Master's) |
March 2025 | Apply » | View FAQ |
NBCCF MFP for Addictions Counseling (Master's) |
March 2025 | Apply » | |
NBCCF MFP for Mental Health Counseling (Doctoral) |
March 2025 | Apply » | |
Interdisciplinary MFP (Master’s and Doctoral) |
October 2025 | Application Closed |
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 |
