American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Foundation
Minority Fellowship Program - Youth (MFP-Y)
This federally funded program provides financial support and professional development to master's level students preparing for careers in marriage and family therapy. It is designed to increase diversity in the MFT field and requires a service commitment post-graduation.
Award
$6,600 to $36,000 annually
Deadline
Rolling / varies
Level
Graduate
Status
Rolling
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Must be enrolled in a COAMFTE-accredited master's program
- Preference is given to racial and ethnic minorities, including African American, Alaska Native, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students
- Must agree to a two-year service commitment working with ethnic minority populations after graduation
What you'll need
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation from professors or professionals in the field
- Personal statement explaining commitment to serving underrepresented communities
- Documentation of acceptance into a COAMFTE-accredited program
How to apply
- Access the AAMFT Minority Fellowship application portal starting in December
- Submit all required documents, including transcripts and recommendation letters
- Complete the personal statement outlining commitment to underrepresented communities
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://aamft.smapply.org/
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