2026 NBCCF Minority Fellowship Program for Mental Health Counseling (Doctoral)
NBCC Foundation
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with one or more communities. Eligible applicants must commit to teach, administer services, conduct research, and/or provide direct Mental Health Counseling to a community.. Eligibility Requirements:. NOTE: Applicants who are not already NCCs are strongly advised to verify their eligibility for the NCC prior to applying. The NCC certification requirements can be found on NBCC’s website at nbcc.org/Certification/NCC.
About this opportunity
The NBCC Foundation (NBCCF) is pleased to announce the 2026 application period for the NBCCF Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) for Mental Health Counseling (MHC-D). This program is made possible by a grant awarded to the NBCC Foundation by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The NBCC Foundation will administer up to 20 doctoral-level Counseling fellowships of $22,000, plus the travel expenses to participate in program-related trainings. The NBCCF MFP helps ensure that the behavioral health needs of all Americans are met, thereby improving overall community health and well-being. By strategically promoting and providing fellowships to doctoral Counseling students, the NBCCF MFP strengthens the infrastructure that engages individuals in Counseling and incr...