25 Great Scholarships for Psychology Majors

Psychology degrees are considered one of the most popular options for college students around the world due to the wide range of career opportunities available with this versatile major and its coursework. Earning a degree in psychology can give you the opportunity to study human behavior, help those in need of human services, learn more about yourself and others on a deeper level for personal growth, and develop strong interpersonal skill that are valuable in virtually any career path. Whether you are just starting out on a bachelor’s degree in psychology or finishing a professional graduate program, the following are 25 excellent scholarships for psychology majors like you.

1. A. Gordon Rose Scholarship: Another View Endowment Fund

Deadline: August 1st

Each year, the Center for Psychological Studies at Nova Southeastern University offers the A. Gordon Rose Scholarship: Another View Endowment Fund to graduate psychology studies who are currently matriculated and in good standing in one of the master’s or doctoral level programs. In order to be eligible to receive the scholarship in the form of a tuition waiver, students must demonstrate commitment to doing research and professional work aimed to increasing the self and community acceptance of gay and lesbian individuals.

Contact
A. Gordon Rose Scholarship: Another View Endowment Fund
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL 33314
(954) 262-5701
gradschool@nova.edu

2. AFSCME-UNCF Union Scholarship Internship Program

Deadline: February 28th

The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) has joined with Harvard University and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to establish a Union Scholarship Internship Program for skilled, motivated, and passionate activities to join in the effort to support public service employees in labor union movements. Eligible candidates must be second-semester sophomore or junior students, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, be a college student of color, and major in a field related to psychology or labor studies. Recipients will receive a stipend up to $4,000, on-site housing, a week-long orientation, and an academic scholarship of up to $5,000 for the school year.

Contact
AFSCME-UNCF Union Scholarship Internship Program
1625 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 429-1000
cclark@afscme.org
http://www.afscme.org/organize/uncf

3. Amanda C. Williams Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

The College of Business and Behavioral Science at Clemson University offers the Amanda C. Williams Memorial Scholarship for varying amounts annually to undergraduate students majoring in psychology with full-time status. Since the scholarship is restricted to students in attendance at the university, there is no requirement for a separate scholarship application. The College makes the selection based on merit of grade point average from the admissions application for entering freshmen or academic record for continuing students.

Contact
Amanda C. Williams Memorial Scholarship
201 Sikes Hall Box 345123
Clemson, SC 29634
(864) 656-2280
finaid@clemson.edu

4. American Psychological Foundation Graduate Study Scholarships

Deadline: June 30th

Sponsored in conjunction with the Council of Graduate Departments of Psychology, the American Psychological Foundation (APF) awards 15 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to assist graduate psychology students in an interim master’s or doctoral program with covering the costs of research. Each graduate department of psychology in the United States that is a member of the COGDOP may submit nominations of outstanding graduate students working on their master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. Along with a completed application form, nominees must submit a letter of recommendation from their graduate research advisor, brief outline of their research project, and an official transcript of graduate coursework.

Contact
American Psychological Foundation Graduate Study Scholarships
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 336-5843
foundation@apa.org

5. Ann M. Frank Scholarship

Deadline: February 1st

Sponsored by an endowed scholarship fund, Providence College offers the Ann M. Frank Scholarship annually to undergraduate students who are majoring in Journalism or Psychology. Selection for the scholarship is made based on academic achievements, potential for success in these distinctive career paths, and community/school activity involvement outside of the classroom. With no separate application necessary, students interested in the scholarship must fill out the FAFSA form to demonstrate financial need.

Contact
Ann M. Frank Scholarship
Harkins Hall Room 403
1 Cunningham Square
Providence, RI 02918
(401) 865-2286
finaid@providence.edu

6. Arnold Horowitz Endowed Memorial Award

Deadline: May 1st
Sponsored by a generous endowment fund in memorial of Arnold Horowitz, Hofstra University awards a scholarship annually to graduate students enrolled in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a major in psychology. In order to be eligible for this renewable award for up to three years of graduate studies, candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrate financial need on a FAFSA form, and be enrolled on full-time status.

Contact
Arnold Horowitz Endowed Memorial Award
206 Memorial Hall
1000 Fulton Avenue
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 463-8000
studentfinancialservices@hofstra.edu

7. Bethesda Lutheran Communities Scholarship

Deadline: May 1st

Annually, Bethesda Lutheran Communities offers two scholarships for $3,000 apiece for Lutheran students who are pursuing an undergraduate psychology degree for a career in human services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Eligible freshman, sophomore, and junior applicants for the scholarships must be active communicant members of a Lutheran church, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, be enrolled full-time at an accredited institution, and career objective helping those with disabilities.

Contact
Bethesda Lutheran Communities Scholarship
600 Hoffmann Drive
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 206-4410
pam.bergen@mailblc.org
http://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/scholarships

8. California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Scholarships

Deadline: December 31st

The Educational Foundation of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) offers annual scholarships for $4,000 each to graduate psychology students who are pursuing an advanced degree for licensure within the marriage and family therapy profession or are conducting a research project that will contribute positively to the profession. In order to be eligible for the awards, candidates must be enrolled in an accredited degree program, demonstrate a high degree of academic achievement, showcase financial need, actively participate in community or civic events, and be of high moral and ethical character.

Contact
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Scholarships
7901 Raytheon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-2638
jepstein@camft.org

9. Chet W. Harris Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Varies

At Georgia State University, the College of Education’s Department of Counseling and Psychological Services awards the Chet W. Harris Memorial Scholarship annually to doctoral students who are enrolled full-time with a major in Counseling or Counseling Psychology to cover the research costs of completing their dissertation. In order to be eligible for the non-renewable award, students must demonstrate academic achievement with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, service to the department, potential in the field, and financial need for assistance.

Contact
Chet W. Harris Memorial Scholarship
College of Education Suite 300
30 Pryor Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 413-8000
nkeita@gsu.edu

10. CPA-F Minority Scholarship Program

Deadline: November 3rd

The California Psychological Association Foundation provides the CPA-F Minority Scholarship Program with the goal of encouraging minority students to pursue their interests and talents in the field of psychology as teachers, administrators, practitioners, and researchers. Prospective applicants for one of the three $2,000 scholarships must be considered a member of one minority group, graduates from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution, and accepted into a doctoral program in California.

Contact
CPA-F Minority Scholarship Program
1231 I Street Suite 204
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 286-7979
jlindercrow@cpapsych.org
http://www.cpapsych.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=152

11. Dale Wilson-Mondovi Grange Trust Fund Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Offered strictly to residents of eastern Lincoln County and western Spokane County in Washington, the Spokane Falls Community College provides the Dale Wilson-Mondovi Grange Trust Fund Scholarship for undergraduate students who are majoring in agriculture, business administration, psychology, or a relevant field. Selection for the award is strongly based on financial need, academic achievement, and good personal character.

Contact
Dale Wilson-Mondovi Grange Trust Fund Scholarship
1810 N. Greene St.
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 533-7000
SCCInfo@scc.spokane.edu

12. Diekemper Endowment for the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology

Deadline: Varies

Established by former student Lou Dunn Diekemper, the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology at Sofia University in California offers an endowment scholarship each year to undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in the global psychology program. Designed to provide a life-changing experience of encouragement to older students involved in the program, the award is given to high-achieving students 40 years of age and older.

Contact
Diekemper Endowment for the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
1069 East Meadow Circle
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 493-4430
scholarships@sofia.edu

13. Dorothy Harris Endowed Scholarship

Deadline: December 29th

On an annual basis, the Women’s Sports Foundation awards up to three Dorothy Harris Endowed Scholarships for $1,500 each to female graduate students who are currently enrolled in a major degree program for Physical Education, Sports Management, Sports Psychology, or Sports Sociology. Eligible applicants for the award must be American citizens or legal residents, enrolled in an accredited graduate school, attending on a full-time course of study, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Contact
Dorothy Harris Endowed Scholarship
1899 Hempstead Turnpike Suite 400
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 542-4700
info@womenssportsfoundation.org

14. Dr. Nancy Mayer Knapp Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Varies

In honor of former Direct of Art Therapy and recipient of the Teachers College Outstanding Achievement in Professional Service award Dr. Nancy Mayer Knapp, the Department of Counselor Education at Emporia State University offers a memorial scholarship of $1,800 annually to undergraduate or graduate students. In order to be eligible for the non-renewable scholarship, candidates must be enrolled full-time in the Art Therapy Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Psychology programs.

Contact
Dr. Nancy Mayer Knapp Memorial Scholarship
1200 Commercial St.
Campus Box 4036
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 341-1200
cdvorak@emporia.edu
http://www.emporia.edu/ce/scholarships.html

15. Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Child Psychology Graduate Student Fellowship

Deadline: November 15th

Sponsored by the American Psychological Foundation (APF), the Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Child Psychology Graduate Student Fellowship is designed to promote the advancement of knowledge and learning in the field of child psychology by supporting graduate research projects. In order to qualify for one of the four research awards up to $25,000 each or one of the two $5,000 scholarships for runners-up, candidates must have completed doctoral candidacy, demonstrated research competence and area commitment, and submit documentation of IRB approval for research.

Contact
Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Child Psychology Graduate Student Fellowship
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 336-5843
foundation@apa.org
http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/koppitz.aspx

16. Forensic Mental Health Association of California Scholarship

Deadline: January 15th

Each year, the Forensic Mental Health Association of California (FMHAC) provides scholarships to six students to cover the costs of tuition and lodging to attend the association’s annual conference. In order to be eligible, applicants must be graduate students rolled full-time in an accredited California institution with a major in Nursing, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or Psychology. Along with the application, students must provide a cover letter, resume, letter of recommendation, and statement demonstrating an interest in the field of forensic mental health.

Contact
Forensic Mental Health Association of California Scholarship
665 Third St. Suite 516
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 407-1344
fmhac@fmhac.net

17. George C. and Gladys R. Seeck Scholarship

Deadline: January 31st

Adrian College offers the George C. and Gladys R. Seeck Scholarship annually to undergraduate students who are attending the institution on a full-time basis with a major in Psychology, Philosophy, or Religion. In order to receive the scholarship for up to $6,000 for a maximum of eight semesters, eligible candidates for the award must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher as well as a 20 ACT composite score in good standing with all college offices.

Contact
George C. and Gladys R. Seeck Scholarship
110 South Madison St.
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 265-5161
mfogarty@adrian.edu

18. Gerber Social Psychology Outstanding Research Award

Deadline: Varies

Within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida, the Department of Psychology offers the annual Gerber Social Psychology Outstanding Research Award to one doctoral student in the department in recognition of their outstanding merit in contributing to the scientific knowledge in the area of social psychology. Eligible candidates for the one-time $1,000 award must be enrolled full-time in the doctoral program, demonstrate academic achievement with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and contributions to psychology.

Contact
Gerber Social Psychology Outstanding Research Award
945 Center Drive
Gainesville, FL 32611
(352) 392-0601
iwata@ufl.edu

19. Lisa M. Quesenberry Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: November 30th

Created in memory of Lisa by her family, the Lisa M. Quesenberry Foundation Scholarship is offered by the School of Psychological Sciences at Vanderbilt University annually for a non-renewable amount of $2,000. In order to be eligible for the award, eligible candidates must be female graduate students enrolled full-time at Vanderbilt and pursuing an advanced degree in Clinical Science, Cognition, Developmental Science, Neuroscience, or Quantitative Methods.

Contact
Lisa M. Quesenberry Foundation Scholarship
Peabody College Room 552
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37240
(615) 322-1779
rene.marois@vanderbilt.edu

20. Nancy B. Forest and L. Michael Honaker Master’s Grant for Research in Psychology

Deadline: May 7th

Named in honor of two APA staff members for their support over the years in the development of the association, the American Psychological Association for Graduate Students (APAGS) offers the Nancy B. Forest and L. Michael Honaker Master’s Grant for Research in Psychology annually to outstanding master’s level students with the funds for their thesis research. Eligible applicants for this $1,000 award must be graduate student members of the APAGS, enrolled at least half-time at a regionally accredited university, and in good academic standing.

Contact
Nancy B. Forest and L. Michael Honaker Master’s Grant for Research in Psychology
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 336-5500
apags@apa.org
http://www.apa.org/about/awards/forest-honaker.aspx

21. NFRW National Pathfinder Scholarship

Deadline: June 1st

Founded in honor of First Lady Nancy Reagan, the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) award three annual National Pathfinder Scholarships of $2,500 each to provide financial assistance to female students seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees. Female U.S. Citizens who are college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students in a Master’s program are all eligible for the award. Along with the application, applicants are asked to provide three letters of recommendation, official college transcript, and one-page typed essay on career goals.

Contact
NFRW National Pathfinder Scholarship
124 North Alfred St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-9688
mail@nfrw.org
http://www.nfrw.org/programs/scholarships.htm

22. Ph.D. in Human Development Doctoral Program Scholarships

Deadline: April 15th

Each year, the Department of Psychology at Marywood University in Pennsylvania awards Ph.D. in Human Developmental Doctoral Program Scholarships to graduate students enrolled full-time in the Ph.D. program. Eligible candidates for the scholarships must not be in the dissertation phase or have previously received the award. Along with the application, students must submit a 300-500 word essay reflecting their educational goals and professional aims in the program.

Contact
Ph.D. in Human Development Doctoral Program Scholarships
2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-6211 ext. 2356
gradscholarship@marywood.edu

23. Scott Mesh Honorary Grant for Research in Psychology

Deadline: May 7th

Named in honor of one of the founding co-chairs of the association, the Scott Mesh Honorary Grant for Research in Psychology is provided annually by the American Psychological Association for Graduate Students to help support dissertation research leading to a doctoral degree in the field of psychology. Those eligible for the $1,000 grant must be current graduate student members of the APAGS, enrolled at least half-time at a regionally accredited institution, and be in good overall academic standing.

Contact
Scott Mesh Honorary Grant for Research in Psychology
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 336-5500
apags@apa.org

24. Thelma Hunt Research Grant

Deadline: September 18th

The Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology awards one Thelma Hunt Research Grant of $3,000 annually to Psi Chi members carrying out empirical research that addresses an issue directly related to the advancement of the psychology field. All Psi Chi student and faculty members are eligible for the grant with the submission of a research project proposal and documentation of IRB approval.

Contact
Thelma Hunt Research Grant
825 Vine Street
P.O. Box 709
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 756-2044
membership@psichi.org
http://www.psichi.org/?page=thelmhuntinfo

25. Violet and Cyril Franks Scholarship

Deadline: May 15th

The American Psychological Foundation offers the Violet and Cyril Franks Scholarship annually to support graduate-level scholarly projects that use a psychological perspective to help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. In order to receive the award of $5,000, eligible applicants must be full-time graduate students at an accredited university, be in good academic standing, demonstrate commitment to stigma issues, and have IRB approval for research.

Contact
Violet and Cyril Franks Scholarship
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 336-5500
apags@apa.org

As the price tag of earning a psychology degree continue to rise to hefty proportions, it is more important than ever before to rely on a variety of funding options to afford the tuition, textbooks, supplies, and other expenses needed to succeed in higher education. Scholarships are one of the best options for obtaining extra money to cover these costs and lessen the financial burden of student loan debt after graduation. If you are searching for a means to afford earning a college degree in psychology, be sure to check out these 25 scholarships for psychology students to help you chase your dreams related to this fascinating and flexible major!