The American Psychological Association (APA) Graduate Scholarships, Grants, and Awards

American Psychological Association

Amount: Varies by award, typically $1,000 - $5,000
Deadline: Varies by award (often October-January)
Level: graduate, phd
Renewable: No

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About

The APA offers numerous scholarships, grants, and awards to support graduate students in psychology for their research, dissertation, and professional development.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: any
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • Must be an APA member (or eligible for membership)
  • Must be a graduate student in psychology
  • Specific eligibility varies by award (e.g., dissertation research, diversity, specific subfields)

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Research proposal
  • CV
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts

Timeline

Deadlines vary. Notifications vary.

Tips

Carefully review the specific criteria for each APA award. Tailor your application to the award's focus. Clearly articulate your research's significance and your academic contributions to psychology.