American Psychological Association (APA) - Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) - Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships in Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (MHSAS)

Overview of the Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships in Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (MHSAS) provided by the American Psychological Association.

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Deadline2025-10-28

Award amountOne-year associate membership to APA; $13,000 stipend paid in four quarterly installments; $27,144 for MHSAS-Doc fellows (except during internship year); Travel support to Washington, DC for Psychology Summer Institute; $2,000 participation fee; Travel support to Washington, DC; Six full scholarships awarded based on need and diversity representation

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Fellowships in Services for Transition Age Youth (STAY)

Official program page for the APA Minority Fellowship Program's STAY fellowship, supporting master's level psychology students focused on mental health services for youth ages 16-25.

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Award amount

$13,000 stipend paid in four quarterly installments

Eligibility

U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or noncitizen nationals; Strong commitment to a career in mental health services with youth (ages 16-25) in underrepresented communities; Enrolled full-time in a terminal master’s program in psychology; Program must be housed in the same department as an APA-accredited doctoral program; Program must prepare students to be license-eligible practitioners; Program must not be accredited by CACREP, NASAC, or be a marriage and family therapy program

Requirements

Sign a letter of commitment to work for two years in a capacity addressing behavioral health needs of underrepresented communities

How to apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button on the official program page

Important dates

Fellowship term: October 1 - September 29

Contact

American Psychological Association, 750 First St. NE, Washington, DC 20002; Telephone: (800) 374-2721; (202) 336-5500; TDD/TTY: (202) 336-6123

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