Top 80 Psychology Scholarships for Students in July 2024

Are you a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is majoring in and planning on pursuing a career in a health or fitness-oriented field? You might consider applying for the Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 to one such student who has demonstrated outstanding achievements both in and out of school. In order to apply, you must answer a series of three essay questions and complete the online application. If selected as a finalist, you will also be asked to send in your transcript and one letter of recommendation. If you’d like some financial help on your journey to improve others’ health, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Fulbright Canada and Carleton University have established dedicated research chairs in support of educational programming and research. This opportunity will allow extraordinary American scholars and top-tier applied researchers to spend one academic year as a visiting research scholar working in a targeted area of academic inquiry. Eligible topics of inquiry include the Arts and Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship and/or Social Innovation, Environmental Science, Society, Policy, and Media. Applicants are encouraged to contact their preferred host institution to discuss research interests. Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, and submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The George E. Meares Memorial Scholarship is funded by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., a historically African-American fraternity that leverages its power, influence, and more than 100 years of commitment to uplift their people and communities. Every year, their George E. Meares Memorial Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to multiple Omega Psi Phi fraternity members pursuing graduate studies in social work, the social sciences, or criminal justice. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The Sharon Stephens Brehm Undergraduate Psychology Scholarships are funded by the American Psychological Foundation, a grant-making foundation that funds early career psychologists and graduate students using psychology to solve important issues and improve people's lives. Each year, their Sharon Stephens Brehm Undergraduate Psychology Scholarships award $5,000 to multiple outstanding undergraduate psychology students who demonstrate financial need and hold a minimum 3.50 GPA. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a female student pursuing a degree in a STEM field? If so, consider applying for the ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship! The ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship is open to current female undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) fields. The scholarship was created by Urban Wildlife Manager, Rebecca Fyffe. Rebecca is an entrepreneur who credits her good business sense and cutting-edge research-based methods to her background in STEM. Thus, she created this scholarship to encourage more women to pursue STEM programs and science-based education. Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to one (1) lucky student to help pay for the costs of their education. If you’re a woman passionate about STEM and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Marian R. Stuart Grant is designed to support early career psychologists who are passionate about the interplay between mental and physical health. Eligible applicants must be engaged in a research-based program that contributes to public health. Examples include but are not limited to research-based programs that teach medical doctors counseling skills; research-based programs on the effect of behavior on health; and research-based programs on psychologists’ role in medical settings for the benefit of patients. Note that preference will be given to psychologists working in medical schools. If you're passionate about making a lasting impact on the world through the field of psychology, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Stokes Scholarship Programs are funded by the Central Intelligence Agency, a U.S. government agency that provides objective intelligence on foreign countries and global issues to the president, the National Security Council, and other policymakers to help them make national security decisions. Every year, their Stokes Scholarship Program awards up to $25,000 to multiple postsecondary students who are willing to work one to two 90-day sessions at the CIA before graduating. In addition, scholarship recipients must commit to working at the CIA for a period of 1.5 years for each year they receive the scholarship. If you're an undergraduate or graduate student wanting to work at the Central Intelligence Agency, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The AACAP Ulku Ulgur, MD, International Scholar Award recognizes a child psychiatrist or physician in the international community who has made significant contributions to the enhancement of mental health services for children and adolescents. All even-numbered years (2024, 2026, etc.) awards will be given to applicants from Turkey. The award in all odd-numbered years (2025, 2027, etc.) will be given to students from any non-U.S. country. Applicants must be either a child and adolescent psychiatrist or a physician in the international community at the time of AACAPs Annual Meeting. Applicants from Turkey are defined as follows: Turkish living in Turkey, Turkish living abroad, Non-Turkish living in Turkey, or Non-Turkish people who did work in Turkey and are now living abroad. If you're a child psychiatrist or physician who has contributed to the enhancement of mental health services for children, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student belonging to an underrepresented group (female, of rural decent, or a member of an ethnic minority) pursuing a STEM-related major at a university in Kentucky? If so, the Nola Cook Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $750 to one (1) current or incoming underrepresented, full-time, undergraduate STEM student at a Kentucky college or university. To apply, interested students must submit a current resume, a transcript, a 500-word essay, a letter of recommendation, and proof of enrollment at their university. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a psychology graduate student enrolled in an interim master's program or doctoral program? If so, consider applying for the APF Graduate Student scholarships! This scholarship program aims to assist graduate students of psychology with research costs associated with their master’s thesis or doctoral dissertations. However, bear in mind that if you are currently enrolled in a terminal master’s program, you must intend to enroll in a PhD program in order to be eligible. The scholarship is funded by the American Psychological Foundation, a grant-making foundation that funds early career psychologists and graduate students using psychology to solve important problems and improve people’s lives. An award worth between $2,000 and $5,000 will be awarded to twenty-one (21) graduate students annually! If you’re passionate about improving others’ lives through psychology, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a middle or high school student with a passion for STEM? If so, consider applying for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge! Each year, the challenge awards $250,000 to a 13-18-year-old student who creatively and clearly explains a scientific or mathematical theory, concept, or principle in video form. The videos must be no longer than a minute and 30 seconds long and should be a dynamic visual medium, using diagrams, simulations, physical demonstrations, and more. The scholarship is funded by technology investors and science philanthropists Julia and Yuri Milner.  If you have a love for STEM, video making, and want to go to college debt-free, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The prestigious F.J. McGuigan Dissertation Award is open to psychology students performing dissertation research on any aspect of mental function, including cognition, affect, and motivation. Proposed research should be compatible with McGuigan’s overall goals and may fall within any area of contemporary behavioral or brain science (including more recent forms of cognitive psychology). If you're an aspiring scholar seeking to delve into the captivating realm of mental function, we encourage you to apply!Show Less