Overview
ALCAGSF was founded to enhance graduate student engagement and participation in the Alabama Counseling Association. This fellowship is open to graduate students enrolled in a Master Level Counseling program at a CACREP accredited or aligned college or university who reside in the state of Alabama.
Qualifications
Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
Must be currently enrolled in a CACREP-accredited or aligned college or university majoring in the field of counseling in the state of Alabama or online. (Must be living in Alabama if attending an online school)
Must be an active member of the Alabama Counseling Association (ALCA)
Commitment
Attend mandatory orientation, meetings, and events as outlined by fellowship co-chairs.
Assist with preparation and execution of the ALCA Annual Conference.
Attend the ENTIRE ALCA Annual Conference November 18-21, 2025.
Create an icebreaker activity for the ALCA Conference Graduate Student Roundup.
Benefits
Participate in a philanthropic effort that adds to the world of counseling.
Actively become advocates in the field of mental health.
Gain access to research opportunities to facilitate dissertations.
Have access to the inner workings of the ALCA Annual Conference.
Networking opportunities for future licensure assistance.
Letters of recommendation.
Reimbursement of conference registration fee.
Covered room fees at the host hotel for the conference (Double Occupancy). ***
***All reimbursements and covered fees are contingent upon completion of full attendance at the ALCA Annual Conference. If full participation is not completed an invoice for the totality of the room balance will be required to be paid in full. Exceptions to this requirement will only be made in the event of emergency that is reported to the ALCA director.****