Dr. Dolores O. Morris Fund Scholarship Grant

The Dr. Dolores O. Morris Fund Scholarship, offered by the American Psychological Foundation, supports psychology graduate students who excel academically and are committed to advancing the field. This scholarship emphasizes research interests in trauma and the experiences of marginalized individuals, promoting diversity and multiculturalism. Priority is given to applicants demonstrating financial need, ensuring equitable access to funding for those dedicated to impactful psychological research.

American Psychological Foundation
The American Psychological Foundation continues its commitment to equitable and accessible funding for research and applications for the wellbeing of all people. APF’s mission, vision, and values guide all aspects of the Foundation’s funding streams and initiatives.
The Dr. Dolores O. Morris fund scholarship provides financial support to psychology graduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and commitment to advancing the field of psychology. Applicants should demonstrate a psychological research interest in trauma and otherness (defined as the experience of individual(s) who are marginalized because of race, country of origin, or culture, with the goal of promoting diversity and multiculturalism).
Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need.
Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography.Applicants must be psychology graduate students.