PPF Education Awards

Student Education Awards

Deadline to enter for the award is December 31. The Pennsylvania Psychological Foundation (PPF) has established monetary awards to be given to graduate students in psychology. The purpose of these awards is to help defray some of the many expenses incurred during graduate study that may not be covered by other stipends and scholarships. Applicants will be judged according to the following criteria:

• financial need,
• academic performance,
• potential for service to the field, and
• community service and involvement.

Students should prepare a statement (two-pages, typewritten) that addresses these criteria and should note circumstances that may have presented a challenge to pursuing their graduate education. In determining the final list of award recipients, the PPF Awards Committee will make efforts to assure that the group reflects ethnic and cultural diversity.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be:

1. A full-time student in a graduate program leading to a doctoral degree in Psychology
2. Enrolled at a Pennsylvania institution or be a resident of Pennsylvania

Students must submit the following:

1. Personal information cover sheet (click to download)
2. Unofficial graduate transcript
3. A typewritten statement (two-page limit) specifically addressing these four (4) areas: a) financial need, b) academic performance, c) potential for service to the field, and d) community service and involvement.
4. A curriculum vitae or resume
5. A letter of support from their major advisor or program chair outlining applicant's potential for accomplishment and documenting their need.

Click here to submit your application today!

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on December 31.