The NBCC Foundation brings the healing power of counseling to under-served or never served communities through funding efforts in Board determined priority areas. The current priorities are described below. Donors are encouraged to share information about priority areas they would like the Board to consider. Let us hear from you by emailing foundation@nbcc.org, subject line Priority Feedback.
Scholarships
The NBCC Foundation scholarship program is designed to increase the availability of counselors in underserved areas, with the current priority areas of rural and military communities.
The rural scholarship increases access to needed counseling services in remote areas, and the military scholarship encourages counselors with military experience to continue serving our nation’s finest.
Five rural scholarships and five military scholarships are available in the amount of $3,000 each.
You may apply for both scholarships, if applicable; however, only one scholarship can be awarded to you while you are pursuing a counseling education.
The Foundation is incredibly proud to support these individuals and is confident that they will make a difference for the population they’ve committed to serve. Get to know the former rural and military scholarship recipients and see how they’re making a difference.
Rural Scholarships
Eligibility Requirements for Rural Scholarship Applicants:
- Enrollment in good standing in a CACREP-accredited master’s degree counseling program. Must have completed at least 18 credit hours prior to application and carry at least six (6) credit hours during the current semester.
- Residence in a rural area as defined by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
- Commitment to provide counseling services in a rural area for at least two years after graduation
- Commitment to apply for the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential prior to graduation
To check the CACREP status of a program, search the CACREP website here.
Applicants may determine if they live in a qualifying area by checking the Heath Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) Web site of rural areas.
Rural Scholarship Application Form
Deadline:
2011 application deadline was November 1, 2011, midnight, EST. 2012 deadline and details to be announced late summer 2012.Mailing Information:
Please send complete application packets to:
NBCC Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Application
3 Terrace Way
Greensboro, NC 27403-3660
No fax or email submission will be processed.
For questions, please call 336-547-0607 or email foundation@nbcc.org.
Military Scholarships
Eligibility Requirements for Military Scholarship Applicants:
- Enrollment in good standing in a CACREP-accredited master’s degree counseling program. Must have completed at least 18 credit hours prior to application and carry at least six (6) credit hours during the current semester.
- Prior or current active duty U. S. military service. Veterans must have served in the military within the past five years and have received an honorable discharge.
- Commitment to provide counseling services to service members and/or veterans for at least two years after graduation.
- Commitment to apply for the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential prior to graduation.
To check the CACREP status of a program, search the CACREP website here.
Military Scholarship Application Form
Deadline:
2011 application deadline was November 1, 2011, midnight, EST. 2012 deadline and details to be announced late summer 2012.Mailing Information:
Please send complete application packets to:
NBCC Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Application
3 Terrace Way
Greensboro, NC 27403-3660
No fax or email submission will be processed.
For questions, please call 336-547-0607 or email foundation@nbcc.org.
Rural communities and military personnel are not the only underserved groups. The NBCC Foundation Board of Directors seeks your input on other under-served and never served priority areas. Let us hear from you by emailing foundation@nbcc.org, subject line Priority Feedback.
Please support our efforts to increase counseling services. Donate here.
3 Terrace Way
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 547-0607 phone | (336)547-0017 fax | foundation@nbcc.org