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Eligibility Requirements - Doctoral

 
Eligibility Criteria & Fellowship Commitments  
American Nurses Association Minority Fellowship Program (ANA MFP) 

Applicants must meet all general criteria below to apply. Applicants will be required to certify eligibility before accessing the full application. 
 

General Criteria 

  • Active membership in the American Nurses Association (ANA)  

  • U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status 

  • Full-time enrollment in an accredited behavioral health nursing program (at time of application) 

  • Must have at least one year remaining in current academic program at the time of acceptance 

  • Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license 

  • Agreement that the ANA MFP will be the sole source of federal academic funding, if selected 

  • Commitment to submitting an approved plan of study, signed by major academic advisor, within 30 days of program acceptance (including required core courses and behavioral health-related clinical practice hours) 

  • Curriculum and plan of study focused on the prevention, treatment, and recovery of behavioral health disorders, grounded in theoretical and clinical science  

  • Commitment to 2 years of service in mental health and/or substance misuse prevention and treatment in communities with limited access 

Doctoral Degree Track – Additional Eligibility Requirements 

  • Hold a Master’s degree OR 

  • Have completed at least nine (9) academic credits related to psychiatric mental health and/or substance misuse treatment and prevention 

  • Enrollment in an accredited doctoral-level behavioral health nursing program  

Program Length and Commitment 

  • Fellows commit to a program period aligned with their master’s and doctoral program requirements 

  • Fellows must maintain full-time enrollment and remain in good academic standing throughout the fellowship 

  • Participation in a structured mentorship program with assigned mentor is required 

  • Submission of quarterly mentorship progress reports and end-of-semester reports required 

  • Attendance at the mandatory summer Intensive Training Institute (ITI) & participation in virtual professional development activities 

 
NOTE: A fully accredited school or degree program is one that is accredited by a national accrediting agency and/or a state approval agency recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. The program does not fund post master’s certificates.  

There may be a tax liability associated with the SAMHSA MFP/ANA fellowship award (stipend). Award recipients are strongly urged to consult with a tax accountant to make sure they are handling this fellowship appropriately and that all IRS conditions are met.  It is the responsibility of the award recipient to investigate potential liabilities. ANA CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF AN INDIVIDUAL MISREPRESENTS THE USE OF THEIR STIPEND AWARD TO THE IRS.