Scholarships in Psychology

Alumni Association Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must demonstrate community leadership and have met the award criteria established by the Alumni Association's Scholarship Committee. Applicant must have completed 12 credits last semester and 24 credits at Bridgewater State College as of December 31. Applicants who have transferred from Massachusetts Community Colleges, Dean College, or Quincy College are eligible to apply.

 

Lucien Buck Excellence in Psychology Endowed Scholarship

Award: $250, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must have completed a minimum of 30 credits at Dowling College (12 credits of which must be in the 100-level psychology courses).

 

Joseph R. Beltley Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be in good academic standing.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • Psychology

 

Michael Vaden-Kiernan Scholarship in Community Psychology

Award: $150, Deadline: None

Applicant must study community psychology.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • Psychology

 

EPLS Club Scholarship

Award: $200, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be an EPLS/HPE major.

 

Allison Preston Goodheart Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and complete 40 hours of community service.

 

Leedy-Ellis Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: November 1 (Priority)

Applicant must be a returning student.

 

Patricia Currey Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: June 1 (fall semester and academic year); November 1 (spring semester only)

Applicant must have completed a minimum of 15 hours at UMUC and must be in need of financial aid

 

Jacob Javits Fellowship

Award: -, Deadline: August 31

Applicant must not have completed his or her first year of graduate school and the fifth year of a five-year baccalaureate/master's degree is applicable. Applicant must demonstrate financial need and submit a FAFSA application.

 

Jerry Voorhis Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be enrolled full-time. Preference is given to applicant enrolled in human services, behavioral science, humanities, social science, social work, teaching, medical services, or counseling.

 

Patty Roach Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a full-time student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Orfalea Scholarship Award

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 11

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or Ventura County high school graduate enrolling or already enrolled at an accredited vocational school, community college, or four-year college or university. Applicant must be an early childhood education or teaching major, or any major provided applicant is able to meet at least one of the following requirements: has a documented learning difference/is a non-traditional learner; is under 24 years of age and has a parent employed as a nurse, teacher (pre-K to grade 12), or at a non-profit agency; is under the age of 24 and is the child of a single parent; has completed the Montana Yellowstone Expedition Summer Program.

 

Fitzgerald, Art Science Scholarship

Award: $1,250, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be entering directly from high school with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Full course load and evidence of leadership are required.

 

Health Care Professions Loan/Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a student pursuing their first bachelor's degree in speech pathology or psychology or a first master's degree in occupational or physical therapy. Recipient may fulfill the service obligation by working in a Mississippi state health institution.

 

The Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Endowed Scholars Program

Award: $5,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is enrolled or enrolling in a full-time masters degree program in social work or other mental health fields at an accredited university in the MD/D.C. region, is fluent in english and another language, and will work full-time as a bilingual specialist in a mental health field in Maryland for each year funded. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Jackie Harrigan Haase Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 16

Applicant must be a graduating senior from San Dieguito Union High School district who will pursue a career in counseling, medicine, nursing, psychology or special education. Minimum 2.0 GPA required.

 

Clarence L. Remynse Scholarship

Award: $7,500, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is a permanent resident of Kalamazoo County for a minimum of 12 months prior to application or a graduating high school senior who has been enrolled in a high school within Kalamazoo County for a minimum of 12 months prior to application. Appliacnt must plan to enroll full-time in a regionally accredited college or university in a course of study that leads to a bachelor's degree in business, science (including mathematics and engineering), law, education, psychology or medicine. Financial need is required.

 

San Joaquin Human Resource Association Scholarship Fund

Award: $500, Deadline: April 2

Applicant must be a resident within San Joaquin County who is a senior in high school planning to attend a two- or four-year university in the fall and major in human resources, business administration, management, psychology, or education. Minimum 3.3 GPA, commitment to service in community, and financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Dr. Edith King Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of Oklahoma pursuing a graduate degree in mental health services.

 

Therapy Professionals Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 15

Applicant must demonstrate an interest in physical, massage, recreational, or occupational therapy or psychology professions and be interested in attending a related undergraduate, graduate, or accredited training program at an accredited institution in the United States. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Future Counselors of America Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 30

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in psychology who is seeking a career in relationship counseling or a related field. A 500- to 900-word essay required.

 

Ella Brehm Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a Massachusetts resident with a minimum of 30 completed credits. Applicant must be majoring in chemistry, mathematics/computer science, physics, anthropology, psychology, or biology. Financial need required.

 

Shauna May Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,886, Deadline: February 3

Applicant must be a full-time junior or senior at Evergreen State College majoring in the humanities.

 

The Christopher Hentchel WIQH Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: April 1 (College Applicants); May 1 (High School Seniors)

Applicant must be a current or past resident of Carlisle, MA or Concord, MA pursuing undergraduate studies.

 

The Barbara Schips Miller Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: April 1 (College Applicants); May 1 (High School Seniors)

Applicant must be a current or past resident of Carlisle, MA or Concord, MA pursuing undergraduate studies.

 

Bachelor's Degree Scholarship in Social Sciences

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be pursuing a bachelor's degree full-time in a social science related major. Selection is based on academic history, extracurricular activities, and employment history.

 

Master's Degree Scholarship in Psychology and Counseling

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be pursuing a master's degree in psychology and counseling. Selection is based on academic history, extracurricular activities, and employment history.

 

Online Master's Degree Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be pursuing an online masters degree from an accredited online program. Selection based on academic history, extracurricular activities, and employment history.

 

Hispanocare Student Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: October 3

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen of latino descent who resides in Illinois and is pursuing a degree in the healthcare field. Minimum 3.0 GPA, minimum composite ACT score of 21, essay, copy of transcript, resume, three letters of recommendation, copy of most recent tax return, and proof of citizenship required.

 

Catherine NesmithPerez Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be a graduate student in the School Psychology program. Preference given to applicant's pursuing a post-mater's degree.