Psychology is one of the most popular college majors. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are over 110,000 psychology degrees conferred each year. Students who major in psychology can go on into a variety of fields including counseling, teaching, business, and social work. If you are a current psychology major or simply thinking about it as a major, you will want to apply for psychology scholarships to pay for your education.

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• Top Psychology Scholarships
• Summary of Psychology Scholarships
• Scholarships that are closed, but will open soon

Keep on reading to learn more about top psychology scholarships, including eligibility, award amount, and deadlines!

Top Psychology Scholarships

Benton-Meier Scholarships

• Eligibility: Open to neuropsychology graduate students
• Amount: $2,000
• Deadline: June 1, 2021

APF Graduate Student Scholarships

• Eligibility: Open to graduate students in psychology
• Amount: $2,000 to $5,000
• Deadline: June 30, 2021

Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship

• Eligibility: Current high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate students who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States. This scholarship is open to students pursuing careers in health, wellness, or fitness. 
• Amount: $1,500
• Deadline: August 1, 2021

APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship

• Eligibility: Open to minority graduate students who are interested in serving underserved communities
• Amount: $4,000
• Deadline: November 15, 2021

Summary of psychology scholarships

1. APF Graduate Student Scholarships
2. Benton-Meier Scholarships
3. Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship
4. APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship

Scholarships that are closed, but will open soon

APF Walter Katkovsky Scholarships

• Eligibility: First-year students in APA designated programs in psychopharmacology
• Amount: $5,000
• Deadline: March 1, 2021

Black Students in Public Health Grant

• Eligibility:  Open to Black undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a career in any area of public health
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: November 1, 2020

NAJA Scholarship Program

• Eligibility: Students who aim to attend a graduate school program where they will work directly with children (this can include psychology, social work, education, etc.)
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: February 1, 2020 (opens September 1, 2021)

NASP-ERT Minority Scholarship Program

• Eligibility: Full time or part time minority students who are enrolled in a school psychology program that is NASP-approved. Students must also be NASP members.
• Amount: $5,000
• Deadline: October 30, 2020 (opens September 1, 2021)