AARC is committed to excellence in student scholarship through the awarding of the Multicultural Assessment and Research in Counseling (MARC) Student Grant. This annual grant program is designed to recognize and honor AARC student members who are seeking to complete assessment or research initiatives that have a multicultural or social justice focus. Examples might include, but are not limited to, instrument development and/or validation; program evaluation; emerging practices and processes; outcome research; and qualitative, mixed-methods, or quantitative investigations. The recipient of the MARC Student Grant will receive a cash award up to $500.00, a certificate of recognition, and acknowledgment of the award in AARC’s various news outlets.

Deadline: May 15th, 2025

To Apply

Please submit the following materials:

1. Vita and cover letter.
2. Faculty letter of support.
3. A five page research proposal* written in APA 7th ed. style that includes the following:
   • A title page, abstract, introduction, methodology, and selected references.
   • 50-word statement indicating how the project will be helped by the grant.
   • 50-word statement discussing the project’s significance.
   • A projected budget and timetable for the project’s completion.

*The title page and references are not included in the page count. Proposals can be formatted in double or single space.

All documents should be amalgamated into one .pdf file and submitted to the AARC Grants Committee Co-Chairs via email [email protected]. Please include the specific award you applying for in the title of the application & a statement confirming current AARC membership.