APAGS Scholarships and Awards 2005-2006

1. The David Pilon Scholarship for Training in Professional Psychology
   
   

2. The Larry J. Bass Jr., Ph.D., Memorial Scholarship Award
   
   

3. The Ellin Bloch and Pierre Ritchie Honorary Scholarship
   
   

4. The Scott Mesh Honorary Scholarship for Research in Psychology
   
   

5. The Raymond D. Fowler Award
   
   

6. The Nancy B. Forest and L. Michael Honaker Master’s Scholarship for Research in Psychology
   
   

7. The APA/APAGS Award for Distinguished Professional Contribution by a Graduate Student
   
   

8. The Department of the Year Award
   
   

9. The APAGS Outstanding Professional Development Program Award
   
   

10. APAGS Award for Outstanding State, Provincial or Territorial Psychological Association of the Year
    
    

11. Diversity Dissertation Scholarship
    
    

12. APAGS' Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA) Grant Program
    
    

13. Kenneth and Mamie Clark Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Professional Development of Ethnic Minority Graduate Students
    
    

14. The Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Child Psychology Graduate Fellowships
    (From the American Psychological Foundation -- Note this announcement requires Adobe Acrobat Reader .)
    
    

15. 2005 Graduate Student Ethics Prize
    (co-sponsored with the APA Ethics Committee)
    
    

16. The Patrick DeLeon Prize
    (from the American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy)



17. The National Psychologist Trainee Register Award
    (co-sponsored with the National Register)

The David Pilon Scholarship for Training in Professional Psychology

David Pilon was one of the founding co-chairs of APAGS in 1988. This $1,000 cash scholarship, named in his honor as appreciation for his initial work in launching APAGS, is intended to promote supplemental training and education experiences in professional practice (funds must support future training and education rather than previous work). The scholarship is designed also to be used for a specific training program or opportunity not otherwise available to the student so that an identifiable increase in knowledge will result from the training. This scholarship is open to doctoral students only.

Required materials:

• A cover letter that includes the name of the scholarship for which you are applying.
  
  

• A curriculum vitae.
  
  

• A 500-word statement addressing your short- and long-term goals, how the scholarship will help you meet these goals, and how the education and training will enhance your work as a practicing psychologist.
  
  
• A formal proposal (three pages maximum) including a description of the proposed education and training program and the need for funds.
  
  
• Two letters of recommendation supporting your application. Letters should address: your qualifications, your probability of benefiting from the training program, and the likelihood that your research will help meet your future educational and professional goals.

Send required materials to The David Pilon Scholarship, American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.

More information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

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The Larry J. Bass Jr., Ph.D., Memorial Scholarship Award

The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) Foundation is pleased to announce the annual Larry J. Bass, Jr., Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship Award. Dr. Bass served the ASPPB for many years, including serving as its president during 1999-2000. This $1000 scholarship was established to fund scholarly research on the regulation of psychology. Graduate students of psychology or advanced undergraduate psychology majors are eligible for this annual award. The project must be completed no later than one year from the date that the award is granted.

Areas of research may include, but are not limited to:

• The history of licensing, regulation, or certification of psychology in the state or province of the applicant;
  
  

• Use of oral histories from senior practitioners to discover changes in certification and licensure, and comparing early regulation issues with current practices;
  
  

• Critical analysis of the similarities and differences between psychology licensing laws of the applicant's state or province, and those of another health profession such as medicine, nursing, or dentistry;
  
  

• Analysis of the impact of advances in electronic technology on the practice and regulation of psychology;
  
  

• Sample the similarities and differences of opinion between academic psychologists and practitioners of psychology on the impact that statutory regulation of the profession has had on the protection of the public;
  
  

• Analysis of the impact of prescription privileges on the practice and regulation of psychology; and,
  
  

• Many other topics relevant to the regulation of the profession.

Required Materials

• A curriculum vitae or resume.
  
  

• A recommendation from the professor or advisor who will mentor the research.
  
  

• A written proposal to include:

  • Outline of the desired area of research;

  • Description of the proposed methodology; and,

  • Estimate of project timeline.

Send required materials to the Larry J. Bass, Jr., Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship Award, ASPPB Foundation c/o APAGS Office, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.

More information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

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 The Ellin Bloch and Pierre Ritchie Honorary Scholarship

Ellin Bloch, PhD and Pierre Ritchie, PhD assisted with advocacy efforts to establish APAGS within APA in 1988. Each year, the APAGS Committee selects a research topic area that relates to an important social issue or an under-represented group in psychology. The 2005 Scholarship topic is "Trainee Competence ." Funds for this must be used to support proposed research rather than to reward previous work. This $1,000 cash scholarship is open to doctoral students only.

Required materials:

• A cover letter that includes the name of the scholarship for which you are applying.
  
  

• A curriculum vitae.
  
  

• A 500-word statement addressing your short and long term professional goals, how the scholarship will help you meet these goals, and how the research will enhance your work as a psychologist.
  
  

• A formal proposal (three pages maximum) including: a description of the proposed research, how your research specifically relates to the annually selected topic, and the need for funds.
  
  

• Two letters of recommendation supporting your application. Letters should address: your qualifications, your probability of benefiting from the research process, and how your research in this area will benefit the discipline and your own future educational and professional goals.

More information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

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The Scott Mesh Honorary Scholarship for Research in Psychology

Scott Mesh was one of the founding co-chairs of APAGS in 1988. This $1,000 scholarship named in his honor as appreciation for his initial work in launching APAGS, is intended to support dissertation research leading to a doctoral degree in the field of psychology.

Required materials:

• A cover letter that includes the name of the scholarship for which you are applying.
  
  

• A curriculum vitae.
  
  

• A dissertation proposal (3 pgs max.) including: specific aims, background and significance, and experimental design of your research, and a detailed budget and justification.
  
  

• Two letters of recommendation supporting your application. Letters should address: your qualifications, how your research in this area will benefit the discipline, and your own future educational and professional goals.

Send required materials to The Scott Mesh Scholarship, American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.

More information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

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The Raymond D. Fowler Award

The support of former-APA President and CEO Raymond D. Fowler, PhD, was critical in establishing APAGS within APA. In honor of Dr. Fowler's exemplary service to students of psychology the Raymond D. Fowler Award is given annually to a psychologist who has made an outstanding contribution to the professional development of students. Criteria for selection include encouraging and facilitating academic and/or scientific excellence, encouraging broader socialization of students, and helping students to shape their own professional identity. The recipient will be awarded an engraved plaque and recognized in APAGS publications.

Eligibility
Candidates for the award must be nominated by at least one APAGS-member graduate student who is currently enrolled in a graduate program in psychology.

Required Materials

• Nomination letter (If applicable, the letter should capture the points detailed in any additional letters of support that accompany the nomination).
  

• Curriculum vitae for the nominee.

Send required materials to APAGS Fowler Award, American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.

More information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

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The Nancy B. Forest and L. Michael Honaker Master’s Scholarship for Research in Psychology

This scholarship is named in honor of APA staff members for their unyielding support over the years in the formation, development and continued growth of APAGS. Nancy B. Forest was one of the first staff liaisons to APAGS and L. Michael Honaker, PhD, ensured that APAGS had the necessary resources to implement its important mission. This $1,000 cash award funds thesis research in the field of psychology at the Master's level.

• A cover letter that includes the name of the scholarship for which you are applying.
  
  

• A curriculum vitae.
  
  

• A thesis proposal (3 pgs max.) including: the specific aims, background and significance, and experimental design of your research, and a detailed budget and justification.
  
  

• Two letters of recommendation supporting your application. Letters should address: your qualifications, how your thesis will benefit the discipline, and the likelihood that your research will help you meet your future educational and professional goals.

Send required materials to The Forest and Honaker Master's Scholarship, American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.

More information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

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The APA/APAGS Award for Distinguished Professional Contribution by a Graduate Student

The Board of Professional Affairs (BPA) and the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) awards the APA/APAGS Award for Distinguished Professional Contribution by a Graduate Student, a $1000 award and travel expenses to and from the APA Annual Convention, to a graduate student who has demonstrated outstanding practice and application of psychology. This award is administered by the staff liaison for the Board of Professional Affairs, thus all correspondence, arrangements and notifications about this award will come from the Board of Professional Affairs, not APAGS.

A qualified candidate must demonstrate exemplary performance in working with an underserved population in an applied setting OR have developed an innovative method for delivering health services to an underserved population. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply from all psychology sub-specialties (e.g. clinical, counseling, organization, school, health, etc.) and can be self-nominated or nominated by a member of the American Psychological Association (APA).

All self-nominations must be endorsed by a member of APA (i.e. faculty, supervisor) who serves the function of a nominator.

Required Materials

• 1000-word or less summary of work with an underserved population. That must include:
  

  • a description of the student's work with an underserved population;

  • an explanation of why said population is underserved;

  • the status of the underserved population and number served;

  • the nature of psychological services/work done; and,

  • its impact on addressing the needs of the identified population.
    
    

• Curriculum vitae and a letter of support from a member of APA, and in the instance of a self-nomination, verification that the endorser will serve the role and complete the functions of a nominator.

Upon receipt of the award, the nominator/endorser will be expected to prepare the text for the award citation, attend the APA Convention, serve as chair of the winners award address, introduce the award recipient, and prepare the written introduction for any APA publications wishing to publicize the award.

Send required materials to Staff Liaison, Board of Professional Affairs, Practice Directorate, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.

This award is administered by the staff liaison for the Board of Professional Affairs, thus all correspondence, arrangements and notifications about this award will come from the Board of Professional Affairs, not APAGS.

More information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

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The Department of the Year Award

The APAGS Department of the Year Award is given annually to a graduate psychology department that has exemplified an outstanding level of commitment towards graduate students and graduate student life. This $1,000 cash award (to be used at the department's discretion to further benefit students) recognizes superior assistance and attention to students' needs, as well as excellent faculty-student relations. The chair and student representative of the winning department will be awarded an engraved plaque.

Previous winning departments are not eligible to apply for this award for five years.

Required Materials

• At least one APAGS member and his/her Department Chair must collaborate on a two to three page letter describing departmental and faculty efforts to meet the needs of students and improve graduate student life.
  

• A brief summary of information about the department, including degrees offered, number of faculty, students, and approximate number APA and APAGS members.
  

Send required materials to The Department of the Year Award, American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.

More information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

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The APAGS Outstanding Professional Development Program Award

The APAGS Outstanding Professional Development Program Award, made possible through the generosity of Dr. Stuart C. Tentoni, has been awarded on an annual basis since 2001. The purpose of this $500 award is to encourage students to submit proposals for APAGS' convention programming and to attend and participate in the annual APA Convention. There is no formal application for this award. All accepted program submissions that meet the criteria below are automatically nominated to receive this award.

To obtain more information about how to submit an APAGS Convention proposal, visit the APAGS Convention Web site. In the case of presentations with more than one principal author or chair, the Committee may decide to divide the prize equally between co-authors/co-chairs.

Eligibility

• The student must be a member of APAGS.
  
  

• The student's presentation must have been accepted by the APAGS Convention Committee.
  
  

• The student must be a primary presenter.
  
  

• The presentation must be on professional development or future training.
  
  

• The student must agree to attend the convention in person (s/he cannot accept the funds, then send someone else to make the presentation).

Members of the APAGS Committee and APAGS subcommittees are not eligible to receive this award.

More information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

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APAGS Award for Outstanding State, Provincial or Territorial Psychological Association of the Year

This $1500 cash award recognizes a State, Provincial or Territorial Psychological Association for superior performance in promoting graduate student development, involvement, and joint APAGS/SPTA membership. This award is funded jointly by APAGS and CAPP with support and contribution by Division 31, State Psychological Association Affairs.

Eligibility

To be considered for this award, a State, Provincial or Territorial Psychological Association must have an active doctoral student membership from regionally accredited universities. SPTA's that are previous recipients of this award are not eligible to apply again for a period of five years.

To apply, at least one APAGS member and one SPTA member or staff person must collaborate on the required application materials (see below) that describe the SPTA's proposal to meet the needs of graduate students and offer enhanced opportunities for professional development within the SPTA.

The APAGS Award Selection Committee will review all applications and select the recipient. The APAGS Award Selection Committee will take into account both past and current activities. Funds must be used to develop new programs and opportunities for graduate students or to build upon and enhance existing student activities.

Award Criteria

This award is intended to promote continued development of programs and activities that meet the needs and interests of students in their states/provinces, and to enhance collaboration with APAGS that promote joint APAGS/SPTA membership and involvement in both Associations.

A qualified SPTA must demonstrate an exemplary level of commitment to providing opportunities for graduate student development. Applications will be evaluated based upon how well the SPPA actively incorporates students and student issues into the governance and activities of the association, develops and implements innovative programs that target the needs of students, promotes joint APAGS/SPTA membership, encourages socialization of students into the profession, and helps students to shape their own professional identity.

In addition to recognition as the "APAGS Outstanding State, Provincial or Territorial Psychological Association of the Year" and a monetary award of $1500 that must used to support future student activities, the winning SPTA will be presented with a plaque during the annual awards ceremony at the APA Practice Organization's State Leadership Conference and acknowledged in APAGS publications.

Required Materials

• A cover letter (two pages maximum) that includes the name of the award for which you are applying, a brief summary of the nominated SPTA's membership data (i.e., number of members, student members, APA members, APAGS members), and a brief statement describing how the SPTA is committed to student development and values the contributions of graduate students.
  
  

• A descriptive list (two pages maximum) of recent/ongoing student programming or activities and student involvement in the SPTA's governance, activities, and advocacy efforts.
  
  

• A formal proposal (three pages maximum) that includes a description of association goals with regard to enhancing graduate student development, a discussion of anticipated student initiatives, and a statement indicating how award funds would be used to support future student activities.

Send required materials to APAGS Outstanding SPTA Award, American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.

Please note that the deadline for the 2005 award is January 31, 2005.

More information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

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Diversity Dissertation Scholarship

The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students is proud to announce the Diversity Dissertation Scholarship, established to encourage excellence in research within the field of psychology concerning issues of diversity such as varied ethnic backgrounds, women's issues, ageism, sexual orientation and disability.

Funds for this $1000 scholarship must be used to support proposed research, rather than to reward a completed, or nearly completed dissertation. The recipient will be invited to serve on the selection committee for the following year's applicants.

Required Materials

• A cover letter which must include the name of the nominee, the name of the scholarship for which the individual is applying, graduate school affiliation, dissertation chair, current address, phone number, and email address of the nominee. It must also contain background information about the nominee, the dissertation and why the individual believes s/he should be awarded the scholarship, and the applicant's future educational and professional goals.
  
  

• A letter of recommendation supporting the application which must be from the dissertation chair or a dissertation committee member. The letter should address the nominator's role on the dissertation committee, and how research in this area will benefit the discipline.
  
  

• An abbreviated dissertation proposal (three pages maximum) - include specific aims, background and significance, and experimental design of your research. The information included should allow the committee to gain a concrete understanding of the dissertation and how the study will be conducted.
  
  

• A curriculum vitae.

Selection Criteria:

The APAGS Scholarship Selection Committee will review all abstracts. The winning applicant will be selected based upon the relevance of the study to diversity, with particular emphasis on important and emerging trends in the field; scholarly excellence, innovation and implications for theory, research and action; and methodological appropriateness.

Send required materials to Diversity Dissertation Scholarship, American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.

More information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

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APAGS' Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA) Grant Program

The mission of APAGS' Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (APAGS-CEMA) is to increase the membership and participation of ethnic minority graduate students within APAGS, advertise education and training opportunities for ethnic minorities, and enhance the recruitment and retention efforts for ethnic minority students in psychology.

APAGS-CEMA awards up to two $500 grants for each Spring Semester, and up to three $500 grants each Fall Semester for projects that recruit, retain, and/or enhance the training of ethnic minority graduate psychology students. Examples include, but are not limited to: workshops, conferences, speaker series, mentorship programs, and the development of student organizations with a focus on multiculturalism or ethnic minority concerns.

Grant applications due July 1 and December 1.

Required Materials

• Title Page that includes the name of the program, name and address of the applicant(s) and date submitted.
  
  

• Summary of the proposed project.
  
  

• Anticipated Speakers -(if applicable) include the names, professional titles and affiliations of all speakers.
  
  

• Evaluation - explain any evaluations or handouts that will be disseminated at the end of the program.
  
  

• Organizational Profile - provide general information about the organization or individual hosting the event, and any co-sponsoring organizations or individuals. Names of supporting faculty should also be included.
  
  

• Appendix - (if applicable) provide copies of any brochures or advertisements to publicize the program or event.

With the understanding that not all of the information listed above will be available by application deadline, please include as much information as possible.

Send required materials to APAGS-CEMA Grant Program, American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.

More information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

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Kenneth and Mamie Clark Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Professional Development of Ethnic Minority Graduate Students

Sponsored by APAGS and developed by the APAGS Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (APAGS-CEMA), the purpose of the award is to recognize the efforts of ethnic minority psychologists (researchers, academics, clinicians, and/or administrators) for their contributions and commitment to the academic and professional development of ethnic minority graduate students.

The recipient will be awarded an engraved plaque and recognized in APAGS publications.

Candidates for the award must be nominated by at least two current APAGS-member graduate psychology students.

Required Materials

• 300- to 500-word essay describing the nominee's merit for the award based on his or her achievements in one or more of the following areas:

  • service within the department/institution on behalf of ethnic minority graduate students;

  • advocacy for ethnic minority students within the department/institution;

  • mentorship of ethnic minority graduate students (in research, academic, clinical, and/or public interest endeavors); and,

  • outstanding support of, and contributions to the career development of ethnic minority graduate students.
    

• Additional letters of support by other APAGS members are welcome but not required.
  
  

• The name, addresses, telephone numbers, and institutional affiliations of the two primary students submitting the nomination.
  
  

• The name, professional title (including degree), institutional affiliation, address, and telephone number of the nominee.
  
  

• A copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae.

Send required materials to The Clark Award for Outstanding Contribution, American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.

More information on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

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