Provided by American Psychological Foundation (APF)
The purpose of this scholarship program is to assist graduate students of psychology with research costs associated with the master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. APF awards 21 annual scholarships for graduate student research.
Award amount
$5,000
Number of awards
21 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
June 26, 2026
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.
Graduate students enrolled in an interim master’s program or doctoral program are eligible to apply
If a student is currently enrolled in a terminal master’s program, the student must intend to enroll in a PhD program
Students at any stage of graduate study are encouraged to apply
Applicants must be enrolled in the graduate program at the time grants are awarded
Each graduate department of psychology that is a member of COGDOP may submit nominations
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
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