SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program

The Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) aims to reduce health disparities and improve behavioral health care outcomes for racial and ethnic populations. This graduate-level fellowship supports students pursuing advanced studies in mental health and behavioral health fields. The program is designed to increase the number of culturally competent behavioral health professionals who can serve underrepresented racial and ethnic minority populations. Fellows receive funding support while pursuing graduate education in disciplines including Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing, Professional Counseling, Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, or Addictions Treatment.