Psychology and Behavioral Science

Must be a current graduate student either currently in a Ph.D. program or intending to enroll in one in the future.  Thirteen annual scholarships for graduate research are awarded.  Student must be nominated by their department.  Priority given to 1st or 2nd year graduate students studying psychology.

Award: Top applicant will receive the $5,000 Harry and Miriam Levinson Scholarship, the second place applicant will receive the $3,000 Ruth G. and Joseph D. Matarazzo Scholarship; and the third place applicant will receive the $2,000 Clarence J. Rosecrans Scholarship. Ten other finalists will receive $1,000 each.

Deadline: June 30, 2012

For undergraduate or graduate students in fields such as sociology, social work, psychology, anthropology, nursing, economics, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, and political science.  Student must have a defined epilepsy-related study or research plan. U.S. citizenship not required, but the 3-month fellowship must be conducted in the U.S.

Award: $3,000 stipend; number of awards varies by year.

Deadline:  Last deadline was March 21, 2012, 5 p.m. EST.

For full-time graduate students in neuropsychology who have completed a doctoral candidacy.  Candidates must present a record of achievement that would indicate a promising career in the field as well as a project budget. The application must be co-signed by the candidate's faculty mentor or director of training after he or she has certified the accuracy of the student's information.

Award: Up to two annual $2,500 awards.

Deadline: June 1, 2012

Applicants must have completed their doctoral candidacy, and have demonstrated research competence and subject area commitment.

Award: Up to four fellowships of up to $25,000 for graduate work; up to two $5,000 scholarships for runners-up.

Deadline: Last deadline was November 15, 2011.

For U.S. citizens who have earned a Bachelor's degree and are pursuing, on a full-time basis, an advanced degree in psychology or psychiatric nursing. Post graduation, recipients of the scholarship have a minimum 3-year active duty service obligation in the U.S. Army within the field of their specialty.

Award: Full tuition coverage and a monthly stipend, among other bonuses.

Deadline: No deadline posted. See website for more info and contact information.

For U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-citizen nationals applying to or enrolled in an APA accredited doctoral program specializing in clinical, counseling, school, or other programs associated with the delivery of mental health services.  Students of color are especially encouraged to apply.

Award: Amount varies; renewable up to 3 years.

Deadline: January 15 every year.

Provides educational, professional development, and mentoring experiences to advanced doctoral students of psychology and psychologists who are in the early stage of their careers.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.  A week-long program in Washington, D.C. 

Award:  Program costs such as travel, accommodation, and meals are generally covered by the APA.

Deadline: May 1 every year.

Supports graduate-level scholarly projects that use a psychological perspective to help understand and reduce stigma associated with mental illness. The scholarship helps address research that shows that stigma is a significant barrier to treatment and recovery for many of the 50 million Americans living with mental illness. §  Applicants must be graduate students in psychology enrolled full time and in good standing at accredited universities. APF encourages proposals from individuals who represent diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: May 15, 2012