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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS

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Psychology scholarships help pay for the costs of earning a degree in the field.
Scholarships do not require repayment, making them one of the best options for
students seeking aid. A variety of organizations and schools award scholarships
based on financial need, merit, diversity, and other criteria. Depending on each
scholarship’s rules, students may use the award to pay for tuition and fees,
textbooks, housing, and cost of living.



Due to the rising cost of higher education, most psychology students need help
financing their degree. Cuts to state funding contributed to a 37% increase in
tuition from 2008-2018. The National Center for Education Statistics reports
that 83.8% of first-time, full-time, degree- and certificate-seeking
undergraduate students received financial aid for the 2018-19 school year.
Financial aid for psychology majors may include scholarships, grants,
fellowships, and loans.





Students can find many psychology scholarships, including for bachelor’s,
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HOW TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Keep reading to learn more about where to look for psychology scholarships, an
explanation of the types of scholarship sponsors, and potential requirements for
eligibility. We also discuss strategies for successful psychology scholarship
applications.




WHERE TO LOOK FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Researching the thousands of scholarships from companies, individuals,
nonprofits, and schools requires time and effort. High school students can start
the scholarship discovery process by talking to school counselors, who typically
hold extensive knowledge about scholarships. Counselors can offer suggestions
about where to find them, when to apply, and how to put together the best
application.



Many candidates find that the best place to explore psychology scholarships is
on the American Psychological Association (APA) search page, which lists dozens
of opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students. Other places to look
include college financial aid offices, the U.S. Department of Labor’s free
scholarship search tool, and the reference section of local libraries.




TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS

Groups offering college scholarships include professional associations, school
departments, nonprofit foundations, and local community groups. Other
scholarship sponsors include corporations, governments, employers, and
individuals.



The APA and other professional groups in the field provide a wealth of
opportunities out of a desire to support the next generation of psychologists.
Most scholarship sponsors ask that applicants meet certain eligibility criteria
to qualify for aid. Below, we describe requirements students may need to meet to
win psychology scholarships.




POSSIBLE REQUIREMENTS

When applying for psychology scholarships, students usually need to meet several
requirements to qualify. Sponsors often set eligibility criteria based on
factors like academic achievement, identity, and membership in professional
organizations. The scholarship application process typically requires submission
of supporting materials and documentation. See below for examples of possible
eligibility and submission criteria.


 * Eligibility Requirements
 * Submission Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

 * Hold a minimum 3.0 GPA
 * Be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in psychology
 * Be a member of the student chapter of the APA
 * Belong to an ethnic minority group



Submission Requirements

 * College transcripts
 * Resume or CV
 * Letters of recommendation
 * Essay or personal statement




APPLICATION STRATEGY

Filling out applications can be time-consuming and hard work, so applicants must
strategize about how to apply for psychology scholarships. Degree-seekers can
limit their search to scholarships for psychology majors or even those devoted
to their specialization or concentration. Psychology majors can also prioritize
applying for scholarships based on aspects of their identity, like gender,
religion, or ethnicity.



Other factors that impact which scholarships to apply for include deadlines,
award amount, and the difficulty or ease of applying. Students may also want to
consider the way that scholarships can impact financial aid eligibility and vice
versa.




AVAILABLE PSYCHOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS

The list below includes undergraduate psychology scholarships, graduate
psychology scholarships, and scholarships for psychology students at any degree
level. Although not exhaustive, this list provides a good starting point for
psychology majors looking for scholarships for college.




UNDERGRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS

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 * American Psychology - Law Society Award for Best Undergraduate Paper
   
   This scholarship recognizes the best undergraduate paper on topics related to
   psychology and the law. Applicants must submit one copy of their paper and a
   letter of support from their mentor. The committee judges papers based on
   their originality, quality of writing, contribution to the field, and
   independence.
   
   Award: $150-$500
   
   Apply to Scholarship

 * Psi Chi Undergraduate Research Grant
   
   The international honor society in psychology offers this grant to
   undergraduate Psi Chi student members conducting field research in social
   psychology. Applicants must submit a research proposal and letter of
   recommendation from a faculty sponsor. Award recipients should turn in a
   final report within one year.
   
   Award: $1,500-$3,500
   
   Apply to Scholarship

 * Sharon Stephens Brehm Undergraduate Psychology Scholarship
   
   The American Psychological Foundation (APF) awards this scholarship to
   outstanding undergraduate psychology majors with financial need and a minimum
   3.5 cumulative GPA. Application requirements include a CV, current
   transcript, personal essay, and letter of recommendation. Recipients can use
   the scholarship to pay for tuition, fees, textbooks, and other direct
   educational costs.
   
   Award: $5,000
   
   Apply to Scholarship

 * National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship
   
   The NIH offers this competitive scholarship to students from disadvantaged
   backgrounds who plan to pursue careers in biomedical, social science, and
   behavioral health-related research. The scholarship is renewable up to four
   years.
   
   Award: Up to $20,000 per year, paid summer research training at the NIH, and
   paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation
   
   Apply to Scholarship

 * Psi Chi Undergraduate Scholarship
   
   The International Honor Society in Psychology awards eight scholarships
   annually to exceptional undergraduate psychology majors. The aid can pay for
   direct educational costs, including tuition, student fees, and textbooks.
   Applicants must be Psi Chi members and submit a CV, personal financial
   information, and a financial need essay.
   
   Award: $3,000
   
   Apply to Scholarship


GRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS

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 * American Psychological Foundation Graduate Student Scholarship
   
   APF awards 21 scholarships for graduate student thesis or dissertation
   research annually. Applicants enrolled in a master’s or doctoral psychology
   program and at any stage of graduate study can apply. Students must submit an
   online application form, a letter of recommendation from their research
   advisor, a brief outline, CV, and transcript.
   
   Award: $2,000-$5,000
   
   Apply to Scholarship

 * Ungerleider/Zimbardo Travel Scholarship
   
   The APA Science Directorate awards these scholarships to help graduate
   psychology students pay for travel to the annual APA conference to present
   their research. Applicants must be APA student affiliates or associate
   members. To apply, submit a statement of research interests, abstract of the
   research to be presented at the conference, CV, and copy of the APA
   convention poster or paper acceptance.
   
   Award: $300 travel award
   
   Apply to Scholarship

 * APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship
   
   This scholarship assists minority graduate psychology students dedicated to
   improving the conditions of marginalized communities. The scholarship
   committee prefers applicants planning for a public policy or academic
   clinical service delivery career. Application requirements include a
   self-statement, abbreviated CV, and letter of recommendation from a faculty
   advisor.
   
   Award: $4,000
   
   Apply to Scholarship

 * National Register of Health Service Psychologists Credentialing Scholarship
   
   This scholarship supports psychology doctoral students, early-career
   psychologists, and postdoctoral trainees. Applicants must be enrolled in or
   have completed an APA-accredited, Canadian Psychological
   Association-accredited, or National Register-designated psychology program.
   Candidates must join the National Register Associate Program. Other
   requirements include acceptance into, current enrollment in, or completion of
   an internship or postdoctoral supervised experience.
   
   Award: Covers the cost of the application fee ($150) for becoming
   credentialed by the National Register
   
   Apply to Scholarship

 * Benton-Meier Scholarship
   
   APF awards the Benton-Meier scholarship to graduate students specializing in
   neuropsychology to support their research. Applicants must have completed a
   doctoral candidacy and must demonstrate research competence. If the
   applicant’s research involves human participants, they must receive
   institutional research board approval before APF can award the scholarship.
   
   Award: $2,000
   
   Apply to Scholarship


SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATES AND GRADUATES

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 * Franklin D. Boyce Health Scholarship
   
   The John Randolph Foundation awards this annual scholarship to undergraduate
   or graduate students pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in a
   health-related field, including psychology. Applicants must demonstrate
   financial need, hold a minimum 3.0 GPA, and submit a completed application.
   
   Award: $2,500
   
   Apply to Scholarship

 * Kay Wilson Presidential Leadership Award
   
   This scholarship goes to one outstanding Psi Chi chapter president each year.
   Open to undergraduate or graduate psychology students, this award requires
   nomination from a faculty advisor, chapter members, or fellow officers.
   Recipients also receive an engraved plaque to commemorate their scholarship.
   
   Award: $1,200
   
   Apply to Scholarship

 * American Addiction Centers (AAC) Behavioral Health Scholarship
   
   AAC awards this scholarship to future behavioral health professionals
   planning to pursue careers in behavioral health and addiction studies.
   Application requirements include a first-person essay explaining why the
   applicant wants to pursue a career in behavioral healthcare. Applicants need
   a minimum 3.2 GPA and can be full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate
   students.
   
   Award: $2,500-$5,000
   
   Apply to Scholarship

 * Society for Military Psychology Student Research Grant
   
   The Society for Military Psychology, a division of APA, offers this award to
   up to two undergraduate and graduate psychology students to help pay for
   costs associated with research that demonstrates excellence in military
   psychology. Recipients must present their research findings at the APA
   convention.
   
   Award: $1,500
   
   Apply to Scholarship

 * Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality Research Award
   
   This award supports undergraduate and graduate research on the psychology of
   spirituality and religion. The program gives out up to six awards annually.
   Applicants must submit a CV, research proposal, letter of support from the
   student’s supervisor, and a proposed project budget.
   
   Award: $500
   
   Apply to Scholarship


HOW SCHOLARSHIPS DIFFER FROM OTHER AID

A variety of other types of financial aid for psychology majors can help pay for
school, including federal and private loans, work-study, grants, and
fellowships. Below, we explain other types of aid available for paying for
college besides scholarships.


Federal Loans The U.S. government helps students pay for college by offering
federal student and parent loans including benefits typically not available with
private loans. Benefits of some federal loans include low and/or fixed interest
rates, deferred payment while in school, and income-driven repayment plans.
Work-Study The federal work-study program subsidizes part-time employment for
students while in school to help pay for their degrees. Off-campus and on-campus
jobs exist for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with
demonstrated financial need. When possible, work-study jobs relate to the
student’s field of study. Grants Like scholarships, grants are a type of
financial aid that do not require repayment. Grants tend to be need-based, while
scholarships often include a merit-based component. The federal government,
state governments, nonprofit organizations, and universities all award grants.
Fellowships Typically merit-based and competitive, fellowships provide financial
support to subsidize graduate students’ academic work. Fellowships often cover
tuition and may include a cost-of-living stipend or pay for expenses like travel
to an academic conference. Private Loans College students can apply for private
loans from banks with terms set by the lender. Private loans typically cost more
than federal loans and may require repayment before graduation. Interest rates
can be fixed or variable.



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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS




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 * HOW CAN I GET MY PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE PAID FOR?
   
   A variety of financial aid opportunities can help with paying for college.
   Financial aid for psychology majors includes scholarships, grants,
   fellowships, and federal and private student loans.
   
   


 * WHEN SHOULD I START APPLYING TO SCHOLARSHIPS?
   
   Psychology scholarship deadlines vary by organization and scholarship. In
   general, you can increase your chances of winning by applying for as many
   scholarships as you can, as early possible.
   
   


 * WHAT KIND OF SCHOLARSHIPS ARE THERE FOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS?
   
   Organizations give out all kinds of scholarships for psychology students. You
   can find psychology scholarships based on academic achievement, identity
   (ethnicity, gender, or religion), financial need, and area of study or
   research.
   
   


 * HOW CAN I FIND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE?
   
   Many students begin their search for scholarships for college by researching
   opportunities online. Many websites list graduate and undergraduate
   psychology scholarships, but the American Psychology Association is a great
   place to start.
   
   







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