Scholarships
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- Roberta Kniffley African-American Psychology Scholarship
- Amber M. Heuerman Research Fund
- Virginia B. Seely Scholarship for Outstanding Psychology Majors
Roberta Kniffley African-American Psychology Scholarship
The 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 tuition, books, housing, or other education-related expenses. Scholarships are awarded in the fall and spring semesters.
Eligibility
African-American students who are enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences pursuing an undergraduate degree in Psychology and are in good academic standing are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must have a GPA in psychology courses of at least 3.5 and an overall GPA 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.
How to Apply
Students nominate themselves for this scholarship. To be considered for this scholarship, students must submit a Roberta Kniffley African American Psychology Scholarship application form and an unofficial transcript by the deadline. See the application for more information.
Deadline
The fall deadline is November 1; the spring deadline is March 1.
Amber M. Heuerman Research Fund
The Amber M. Heuerman Research Fund is designed for undergraduate students majoring in psychology at the University of Louisville. The fund is used to reimburse travel expenses, poster costs, registration and other related incidental costs for students who have the opportunity to present their research projects.
Eligible expenses include airline tickets, ground transportation, mileage, lodging, and meals. Recipients of the scholarship should contact the departmental business manager prior to incurring any expenses to obtain more detailed information about maximum allowable dollar amounts for different expenses and the procedure for payment or reimbursement. The maximum payment per student is $500.
Eligibility
Students who have secured an opportunity to present research at conventions, meetings, forums, or seminars. The arrangements must have been made in conjunction with a professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.
How to Apply
Students who meet the eligibility criteria nominate themselves for this scholarship. To be considered for the award, students must submit an Amber M. Heuerman Research Fund application form by the appropriate deadline.
Deadline
The fall deadline is November 1; the spring deadline is March 1.
Virginia B. Seely Scholarship for Outstanding Psychology Majors
The Virginia B. Seely Scholarship recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding senior psychology majors at the University of Louisville. The scholarship amount is $1000 per student.
Eligibility
Nominees must be senior psychology majors who will graduate in the semester following awarding of the scholarship. Criteria for selection Outstanding students may have many positive qualities that distinguish them from their peers. These qualities should include, but are not limited to, some or all of the following:
• Critical thinking skills, especially as they pertain to scientific research
• Appreciation and support for diversity
• Excellence in research
• Outreach to the community in the area of psychology
Nominations (must be initiated by professors)
Unlike the other two awards, nominations for this award must be initiated by professors in the department. Two faculty members in the department must provide nomination letters. Nomination letters should be emailed to Dr. Paul Salmon at paul.salmon@louisville.edu by the deadline (Fall: November 1; Spring: March 1). After receiving two nomination letters, the Friends of Psychology Committee will solicit a CV and a written statement of accomplishments from the nominee.
Scholarship History
The scholarship was established in 2013 thanks to the generous bequest of Dr. Harriette Atkinson, who received her Masters in Clinical Psychology from the University of Louisville in 1954. The scholarship is named after Dr. Atkinson’s mother.