Amount: TBD (stipend + tuition support)
Deadline: January 15
Level: graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The APA Minority Fellowship Program supports ethnic minority students, including African Americans, pursuing careers in psychology and mental health, with a focus on serving underserved populations.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: Not specified, but strong academic record expected
- Demographic: african-american, hispanic, native-american, asian, lgbtq
- Must be an ethnic minority graduate student pursuing a doctorate in psychology or a master's in a mental health-related field.
- Commitment to ethnic minority mental health research and services.
Required Materials
- Online application
- Statement of purpose
- Official transcripts
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Writing sample
- CV
Timeline
Applications open in September. Deadline is January 15. Winners notified in April.
Tips
Your statement of purpose should articulate your research interests and how your work will address mental health disparities in ethnic minority communities.