American Nurses Association (ANA)
ANA Minority Fellowship Program (ANA MFP)
The ANA Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) supports master's and doctoral-level nurses committed to careers in mental health and substance misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery. The program equips fellows to advance behavioral healthcare and improve outcomes for medically underinvested communities through financial support, mentorship, and professional development.
Award
Up to $22,000 annually ($15,000 for Master's, $22,000 for Doctoral)
Deadline
June 15 (annually)
Level
Graduate
Status
Usually due June 15 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript, interview, resume)
- Who can apply
- Graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be pursuing a master's or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) in nursing; post-master's Psychiatric Mental Health certificate programs are not eligible
- Must be a full-time student as defined by the academic institution (applicants may apply with pending graduate program enrollment, but appointment is contingent on proof of full-time enrollment)
- Must demonstrate commitment to a career in behavioral health nursing, particularly in communities with limited access to services
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Must have progress toward or completion of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse certification, or a clear plan to meet requirements prior to graduation
- Must not receive funding from any other federal source (including the Nurse Faculty Loan Program) if selected
What you'll need
- Personal statement detailing career goals and commitment to behavioral health and serving populations with limited access to care
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (LORs) from faculty members under whom you have studied or worked
- Proof of citizenship or residency
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance
- RN license documentation
- Scanned and uploaded academic transcripts
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Virtual interview (for candidates selected for Phase Two)
How to apply
- Go to the official portal at https://apply.emfp.org/ and click 'Register' in the top right corner to create an account.
- Log in and complete the eligibility Pre-Screener questionnaire.
- Select the applicable Fellowship program from the dropdown list to create an application.
- Complete all application sections and upload required documents, including CV, personal statement, transcripts, proof of enrollment, proof of citizenship, and RN license.
- Request three Letters of Recommendation (LORs) through the system and ensure recommenders submit them prior to the deadline.
- Submit the application as FINAL.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://apply.emfp.org/
- How this listing was added:
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