NBCC Foundation (NBCCF)

Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counseling (MFP-AC)

The NBCCF Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counseling (MFP-AC) administers master's degree-level counseling fellowships to strengthen the infrastructure of substance use disorder professional counselors. Funded by SAMHSA, the program aims to ensure that the behavioral health needs of all Americans are met, particularly in underserved communities.

Award

$15,000

Deadline

July 7 (annually)

Level

Graduate

Status

Usually due July 7 – next cycle expected

Addictions CounselingCounseling

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Application effort
Low (no essay or letters listed)
Who can apply
Graduate students

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Who is eligible

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status
  • Must not already possess a master’s degree in a behavioral health field
  • Must not receive any other federal funds (except for federal loans or work-study)
  • Must be enrolled and in good standing in a CACREP-accredited, institutionally accredited, or NASAC-accredited master’s-level Addictions Counseling program or counseling program with an addictions concentration
  • Must have completed courses in fall 2025 or spring 2026 in the qualifying master's program
  • Must remain enrolled part-time or full-time for the duration of the fellowship
  • Must commit to obtaining an Addictions Counseling credential by applying for a state addictions certification after graduation
  • Must commit to 12 semester hours of substance use/addictions coursework and a full academic year of internship

What you'll need

  • Written verification of anticipated academic program completion date provided by the academic department

How to apply

  • Verify eligibility for the NCC or NCC AP certifications prior to applying
  • Access the online application portal via Submittable starting April 1, 2026
  • Complete and submit the online application with all required verifications by July 7, 2026, at 11:59 pm EDT
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Sources & verification

Official listing:
https://nbccfoundation.submittable.com/submit/33a48c5d-9b04-4479-8534-8505aada7101/2026-nbccf-minority-fellowship-program-for-addictions-counseling-masters
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