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Apply for the Alliance for Genetic Counseling Fellowship

Candidates apply directly to the Alliance school or schools they are interested in attending, following the individual requirements and deadlines. 

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Step 1: Select Your School. Explore the genetic counseling programs at the AGCF consortium schools.  You can click on the name of each participating school to visit the website for their program. Programs typically host virtual information sessions during the summer and early fall, another great way to learn more about them.

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Step 2: Apply 

The AGCF scholarship application is integrated into the admissions process for each of the consortium programs. All five programs share a common essay prompt, but deadlines and admissions requirements may vary. Be sure to review the specific guidelines on each program’s website for detailed instructions. 

 

Step 3: Interviews 

Each of the five consortium program will independently review applications and invite selected candidates to interview based on their individual admissions criteria. Admission to a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program is highly competitive, with more applicants than available spots. If you're invited to interview, it's also an opportunity to learn more about the AGCF Scholarship. 

 

Step 4: Ranking the AGCF Scholarship in the NMS Match 

All accredited Master of Science in Genetic Counseling programs, as well as applicants seeking to enroll, participate in the Genetic Counseling Admissions Match (GC Admissions Match) through the National Matching Service. 

The GC Admissions Match uses an algorithm to pair applicants with their preferred programs while helping programs secure their desired candidates. The results of the Match are announced in mid-April, and they are binding for both programs and applicants. 

You can learn more about the Match at https://natmatch.com/gcadmissions/. 

What do scholars receive?

Scholarships

Full-tuition scholarships for the length of their programs. 
Educational Fellowship

An educational fellowship to aid them in the pursuit of their studies and further their education and training. 
Faculty Mentorship

Faculty mentors to support their education.
Travel Expenses

Travel expenses to attend bi-annual retreats in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Boston, Massachusetts.
Professional Mentorship

Professional mentors (practicing genetic counselors) that focus on career development. This support is essential as graduates will enter a profession with few role models.
Community Building

Foster community through virtual monthly fellowship meetings and four in-person meetings throughout their time in the program.