SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships

Groups offering college scholarships include professional associations, school departments, nonprofit foundations, and local community groups. Other scholarship sponsors include corporations, governments, employers, and individuals. Possible Requirements may include holding a minimum gpa, being an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in psychology or belonging to an ethnic minority group You can learn about the different colleges offering scholarships for psychology programs from our google sheet.

Tips & Additional Resources

• Tip 1: Visit Your Colleges Career Services. You will see this tip a lot! That's because Career Services helps you with just that: your career! Visit them to build your resume, letter of intent, and practice for scholarship interviews.
• Tip 2: Create a calendar. There are few things more frustrating than missing an opportunity. Prevent this by keeping track of application materials and deadlines ahead of time. Keep scholarship names and important deadlines on a calendar. See our calendar for an example.
• Tip 3: Keep a rapport contact list. Write down the names and contact information of the professors who can write your letters of recommendation. Professors are used to writing letters, so don't feel shy to ask for one. When emailing a professor, include the scholarship that you are applying for and briefly describe why you are a good fit. Attach your resume or curriculum vitae (CV). It is best to give your professor(s) at least two weeks to one month in advance to write a strong letter.
• Tip 4: Don't be discouraged. Scholarship applications can take a lot of time and preparation. It can be discouraging if you don't get awarded, but don't give up. There might be another opportunity to apply, or perhaps you are a better fit for a different scholarship. Either way, applying for scholarships is a great way to learn what you want and how to navigate future career decisions.