NBCC Foundation Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors

336.232.0376
foundation@nbcc.org

The NBCC Foundation provides fellowships for master's degree-level addictions counseling students from minority backgrounds. The purpose of the program is to ensure that the behavioral health needs of all Americans are met, regardless of language or culture, thereby reducing health disparities and improving overall community health and well-being. For the purpose of this program, minorities include racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, gender, sexual orientation, rural, and military groups.

Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of and experience in addictions/substance abuse services to one or more of the following:

• Underserved minority communities
• Children and adolescents
• Geriatric groups
• Minority communities in inner cities and rural areas
• Minority persons, including gender and sexual orientation minorities
• Veterans and military families

Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens or permanent residents that are currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited master's level addictions counseling program.

The program is not limited to individuals from minority populations; however priority will be given to strong candidates from African American, Alaska Native, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

$15,000, plus travel expenses to participate in other program-related training. Up to 43 fellowships will be awarded.

Submit an online application using the links at the bottom of the program website when applications are being accepted.