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Tuition Stipends - for Master's Students in Addiction Counseling

Submitted by RayH on Mon, 11/14/2016 - 10:35

Are you a Master's student in Addiction Counseling interested in working with underserved communities, including minority populations, LGBTQ populations, and/or transition age youth?

If so, apply for the NAADAC Minority Fellowship Program for Addiction Counselors (NMFP-AC)!  The NMFP-AC is for master’s level students from all backgrounds enrolled full-time in either an addiction counseling Master's program or a Master's program with a concentration in addiction counseling.

Students who commit to working with the needs of transition age youth and/or racial and ethnic minorities for six months post-graduation will be provided tuition stipends of up to $18,000 per student, training, education, and professional mentorship.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents.
  • Be enrolled full time in either an addiction counseling Master's program or a Master's program with a concentration in addiction counseling from an accredited institution.
  • Agree to attend orientation training, and complete six required educational webinars.
  • Agree to work with a NMFP-AC-provided mentor.
  • Commit to providing at least six months post-fellowship addiction/substance use disorders counseling to underserved populations, defined as minority populations, LGBT populations, and/or transition age youth populations.
  • Submit a complete application that includes all required supporting documentation.
  • Not have been previously notified of ineligibility by NMFP-AC.

Questions?

Please visit the NMFP-AC webpage or contact Ace Crawford at acrawford@naadac.org or 703.741.7686 x107.