COGDOP Graduate Student Scholarships Grant

COGDOP Graduate Student Scholarships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Psychological Foundation Inc
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: November 05, 2025

Summary

The COGDOP Graduate Student Scholarships, administered by the American Psychological Association, offer nine annual scholarships up to $5,000 to graduate psychology students for research-related costs. Eligible candidates are those enrolled in master's or doctoral programs, including PhD aspirants. The scholarships aim to support diverse applicants and are vital for funding master’s theses or doctoral dissertations. For further details, refer to the FAQs on the American Psychological Foundation's website.

Overview

COGDOP Graduate Student Scholarships APF awards 9 annual scholarships for graduate student research. 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 9 annual scholarships for graduate student research: $5,000 Harry and Miriam Levinson Scholarship $3,000 William and Dorothy Bevan Scholarship $5,000 Charles and Carol Spielberger Scholarship $5,000 Peter and Malina James & Dr. Louis P. James Legacy Scholarship $3,000 Ruth G. and Joseph D. Matarazzo Scholarship $2,500 William C. Howell Scholarship$2,000 Clarence J. Rosecrans Scholarship$2,000 Raymond K. Mulhern Scholarship$2,000 Dr. Judy Kuriansky Scholarship The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist graduate students of psychology with research costs associated with the master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. The American Psychological Association Science Directorate administers the granting of the scholarships. Funding Amount: Up to $5,000 Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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. To verify if your department is a member of COGDOP, please check in with your institution. You may also contact COGDOP. APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.