Many colleges and universities offer scholarships for students currently enrolled in psychology programs, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. For example, the University of Minnesota offers three types of scholarships based on academic performance for students who have completed certain types of community services. Washington State University offers a memorial scholarship to one or two students per year in the school's Department of Psychology, based on criteria such as GPA and community service.
The NASP-ERT Minority Scholarship Program is intended for qualified applicants from a federally determined ethnic minority background who intend to study a specialized program in school psychology. The scholarship was instituted to assist psychology students who wish to work as a school psychologist immediately following graduation. Applicants must be either accepted to or currently enrolled in an NASP-approved program. The yearly award to an accepted candidate is $5,000.
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students is offered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's Bureau of Health Professions. Candidates who are studying in a graduate program for psychology and can prove that they are financially deserving and come from an underprivileged background as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are eligible to apply. Schools that participate in this program select the recipients and determine the amount of the award based upon criteria such as cost of tuition and cost of living.
Students who wish to apply for this academic scholarship may either be pursuing bachelor's or master's degree. Undergraduate students must apply during their sophomore year. All applicants must demonstrate a high level of academic achievement; the minimum required GPA is a 3.0. Community service activities are also valued as important supporting application material.