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 Scholarships | Application Period Opens | FAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Military Scholarship (Master's) | October 2023 | View FAQ |
| Rural Scholarship (Master's) | October 2023 | |
| Dr. Nicholas Vacc Scholarship (Doctoral) | October 2023 |
| SAMHSA Funded Minority Fellowship Program Fellowships | Application Period Opens | FAQ & Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Mental Health Counselors (Master's) | August 2023 | View FAQ & View Toolkit |
| NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors (Master's) | August 2023 | |
| NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Mental Health Counselors (Doctoral) | August 2023 | |
| Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program (Master’s and Doctoral) | October 2023 | View APA FAQ Email: mfp@apa.org |
| CCE Funded Training Awards and Scholarships | Application Period Now Open | FAQ |
|---|---|---|
| CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) Training Award | May 2023 | View FAQ |
| Board Certified Coach (BCC) Training Award | May 2023 | |
| Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) Training Award | May 2023 | |
| Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) – Domestic | May 2023 | |
| Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) – International | May 2023 |
