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MFP—Master’s
Applying for the MFP
The 2026–2027 MFP MSW application period is now closed. To be notified of the 2027–2028 MFP MSW application opening, please complete the interest survey.
Mission
The purpose of the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) is to improve behavioral health care outcomes for all by providing professional development and training opportunities for the behavioral health workforce. Contingent on funding, the CSWE MFP accomplishes this by providing monetary stipends, professional development training, mentorship, and other supports to MSW students who are completing their social work degrees.
About the Fellowship: Minority Fellowship Program for Master’s Students
The Master's Minority Fellowship Program (MFP), funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), offers fellowships to direct practice-focused master’s-level students who are committed to providing mental health and/or substance use services.
The purpose of the program is to improve behavioral health care outcomes for all by providing professional development and training opportunities for the behavioral health workforce. Contingent on funding, the CSWE MFP accomplishes this by providing monetary stipends, professional development training, mentorship, and other supports to MSW students who are completing their social work degrees.
Funds for the program are provided by the Center for Mental Health Services in SAMHSA.
Funding for this initiative was made possible by cooperative agreement no. 1H79SM090071 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Who Can Be Considered for This Program?
The master’s MFP is a program designed to enhance the training of full-time, master’s-level social work students in their final year of study at a CSWE-accredited institution who are passionate about providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services. Applicants must identify mental health and/or substance use disorder service delivery as their focus and be committed to seeking employment in mental health and/or substance use disorder services or prevention immediately after graduation, for at least 2 years.
See the How to Apply page for eligibility and other details.
What Are the Funding Sources for the MFP?
Funding for MFP is provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Center for Mental Health Services.
Funding for this initiative was made possible by cooperative agreement no. 1H79SM090071 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.