NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors

This program will administer up to 40 master’s degree-level counseling fellowships of $15,000 for addictions counseling students, plus the travel expenses to participate in other program-related trainings. Eligible applicants must demonstrate knowledge of and experience in addictions/substance abuse services to one or more of the following: underserved minority communities, child/adolescent and geriatric groups, minority communities in inner cities and rural areas, minority persons (including LGBTQIA2S+), or those who are veterans or are from military families.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, not currently work for a federal agency, must be in good standing in an accredited master's-level addiction counseling program, and must commit to providing substance use disorder services to an underserved community for two years post graduation.African Americans, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders are especially encouraged to apply.*