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NASP-ERT Minority Scholarship Program

Offered by National Association of School Psychologists

Reviewed by Lisa FreedlandLast updated Aug 29, 2023
Multiple awards worth

$5,000

Grade level

Graduate Students

Expected deadline:

This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.

October 2024

Scholarship Overview

Are you a minority student and NASP member pursuing a career in school psychology? If so, consider applying for the NASP-ERT Minority Scholarship Program! This scholarship is open to minority graduate students enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a school psychology program that is NASP-approved. It is funded by the National Association of School Psychologists, one of the world’s largest organizations of school psychologists that works to advance effective practices to improve students’ learning, behavior, and mental health. The program seeks to lower financial barriers to training and to highlight the accomplishments of promising future professionals by supporting culturally diverse graduate students who will eventually provide school-based services to diverse student populations. Each year, the program grants $5,000 awards to help lucky students pay for their graduate school costs. If you’re a minority student passionate about being a School Psychologist, we encourage you to apply!

Eligibility information

This scholarship is open to minority graduate students who are pursuing careers in school psychology in the U.S. Must be currently enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a school psychology that is NASP-approved and/or located in an institution that is accredited by the appropriate institutional regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Bear in mind that students enrolled in doctoral programs will not be considered for this scholarship award. Applicants must also meet the below eligibility requirements.

Grade Level

Graduate Students

Citizenship

US Citizens, Permanent Residents

Minimum GPA

3.0

Race/Ethnicity

Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern, Native American

Academic Interest

Psychology, Social Science

Application information

To apply for this scholarship, students must submit an online application in addition to the below application materials.

1,000-word essay

Academic transcript

Resume or CV

Letters of Recommendation

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Scholarship FAQ

Who should I contact with any questions about this scholarship?

For any questions regarding this scholarship application, please contact National Association of School Psychologists at [email protected].

Is this scholarship open to international or DACA students?

No, this scholarship is only open to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Where can I find help writing my scholarship essay?

For help writing the essay component of this scholarship application, check out our guides How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay and How to Start a Scholarship Essay (With Examples).
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