The SASSI Institute is a proud National Association of Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) continuing education provider. As such, we receive periodic emails with special announcements. Earlier this month we received the below email from Jessica O’Brien, LCSW, CASAC, Director of Training and Professional Development, that we wished to share with you:

“Master ’s-level addiction counseling students can earn $15,000 towards their educational journey through the NBCC Minority Fellowship Program.

The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors (MFP-AC) is a program made possible by a grant awarded to the NBCC Foundation in collaboration with NAADAC from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The 2024 program year will award up to 43 master’s-level fellowships for addiction counseling students for $15,000 each. Awardees are also paired with a mentor in the field and receive additional professional development resources, including travel to the NAADAC Annual Conference.

The application period is open now and will run through Sept. 30, 2024.

Disclaimer: Please be advised that MFP-AC awards are subject to future funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA). For more information and application to apply, please go to: https://www.naadac.org/MFP

Please pass this along to anyone who you think would be interested!”