About the Minority Psychology Scholarship

In September 2009, the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences will proudly award one exceptional student its first ever Minority Psychology Scholarship!  The Minority Psychology Scholarship is designed to help cover the cost of education for outstanding African-American students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Psychology.  Scholarship winners receive $300 to go toward securing the resources they need in their academic pursuits.  Beginning in September 2009, one scholarship will be awarded each semester (fall and spring).  For information about the history of the fund, click here.

Who is Eligible

African-American students who are enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences pursuing an undergraduate degree in Psychology and are in good academic standing.  Applicants must have a G.P.A. in psychology courses of at least 3.5 and an overall G.P.A. of at least 3.0.  Students in any year of their studies are eligible to apply but preference is given to applicants who are in their sophomore or junior year.

Application Process

Students must submit an application form and an unofficial transcript to be considered for a scholarship.  See the Scholarship Information and Application form, available here, for more information.

Deadlines

Fall: The application deadline for the Fall 2009 scholarship is September 14, 2009.  The winner will be announced no later than September 30.

Spring: The application deadline for the Spring 2010 scholarship is November 2, 2009.  The winner will be announced no later than December 7.