Dissertation Completion Fellowship (DCF)

Organization
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
112 S Alfred St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-3061
Phone Number
(703)838-9808
Emails
central@aamft.org
marketing@aamft.org

Level of Study -
Graduate Degree

Award Type -
Fellowship

Purpose
To provide financial support to minority students in graduate studies in marriage and family therapy.
Focus -
Family/Marital therapy.
Qualifications -
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent U.S. residence status (I-551 or I-151); individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible; must be AAMFT members at the time of selection and for the duration of the fellowship; must be in at least the third year of their academic program; must be enrolled in courses approved by their academic advisor that will fulfill the research requirements needed to complete their dissertation and doctoral degree; must be enrolled full-time (as defined by their academic institution) in a marriage and family therapy doctoral program for the duration of the fellowship.
Award Duration -
Annual.
To Apply
Applicant must provide three recommendation letters and complete all required sections in the AAMFT MFP recommendation form, including an uploaded letter and updated curriculum vita/resume; must submit undergraduate, masters and PhD program information including the dates attended and degree type for at least a full academic year within the last 10 years (must include current institution). Applicant needs to write two brief essays: essay #1 should focus on specific training interests and career goals: essay #2 should focus on choice of university, training program, and advisor/mentor, and how choice relates to minority mental health or your specific training interests and career goals.
Deadline -
December 1.
For more information
http://www.aamft.org