Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships in Psychology

Below are the available scholarships for Academic Year 2022-23 with eligibility requirements and links to the full scholarship announcements including required submission materials. 

Michelle (Rogers) Villegas-Gold Undergraduate Scholarship in Psychology - $15,000

Full announcement 

  • Full-time undergraduate Psychology or Psychological Science Major in their 1st, 2nd or 3rd year
  • Financial need or inability to obtain Federal Financial Aid
  • Preference for first-generation college students
  • Preference for students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in gender issues, sexual trauma, or mental health issues.

The John Weiner and Lynne Lehrman Weiner Memorial Scholarship - $2,500  

Full announcement

  • Full-time undergraduate Psychology or Psychological Science Major in their 3rd or 4th year
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Currently be conducting research in a Psychology lab
  • Preference for students who plan to pursue a graduate degree in Psychology

Colin Harwood-McCollester Undergraduate Scholarship in Psychology – up to $500

Full announcement

  • Undergraduate student majoring in Psychology
  • Financial need or inability to obtain Federal Financial Aid
  • Preference for non-traditional students

 

How to apply for Scholarships

  1. If you haven’t already, complete your profile on Scholarship Universe. Attached are instructions on how to apply for scholarships in Scholarship Universe. Once you set up your profile, you will automatically be matched to scholarships!  
  2. Recommended: File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before you get started on Scholarship Universe. Many scholarships within your department, college(s) and the university require a FAFSA to even be considered for scholarship awards. We strongly recommend you submit a FAFSA if you are eligible to do so. This must be done every year. For more information on the FAFSA, visit the Department of Education’s website: https://fafsa.gov

Instructions on how to apply for scholarships in Scholarship Universe

Scholarships offered and administered through the College of Science