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[Page 2] Best Psychology Scholarships in August 2025

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August 25, 2025

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  1. Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Austin/Bishop Family

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jul 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Major/Field: Mental health related
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  2. Gussie Lynn Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hakeim Harris

    Amount

    $1,050

    Deadline

    Aug 31, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support students seeking a career in child development or early childhood education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Major: Childcare, early childhood education, or child development
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    32
  3. Good Vibes Only Scholarship in Memory of C. Spoon

    Funded by
    Shawn Witherspoon

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Mar 17, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students so they can succeed in all of their endeavors and advocate for the importance of mental health in overcoming generational trauma.
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: Psychology
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    33
  4. Greg London Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    London Family

    Amount

    $5,550

    Deadline

    Dec 31, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Greg London by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and is pursuing a career related to mental health.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • School Name: University of New Mexico
    • Background: Has been affected by mental illness and is pursuing a career related to mental health
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    34
  5. Psychology Matters No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    wiseGEEK

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Apr 16, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is designed to support and encourage diversity in the profession of psychology.
    • Field of Study: Psychology and related fields
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    35
  6. Deitra L. King Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lachaela Wells-Andrew

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jun 20, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Deitra L. King by supporting students who display the same qualities and values that she did throughout her life.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • State: North Carolina
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Field of Study: Human services (social work, psychology, etc.)
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    36
  7. Bookman 5 Scholarship

    Funded by
    NLB Ministries

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Aug 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are underprivileged or living under difficult circumstances.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    • GPA: 2.0 or higher
    • Background: Community or church involvement
    • Field of Study: Psychology, biology, education, engineering, or ministry
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    37
  8. R.L. Sexton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Open Hand Logistics LLC

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing degrees in process technology, psychology, or human resources.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Field of Study: Process technology, psychology, or human resources
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    38
  9. Lionrock Recovery Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lionrock Behavioral Health, Inc.

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support high school seniors or first-year undergrad students who have been affected by substance abuse and plan to give back by pursuing a career in therapy or counseling.
    • Major of interest: Counseling or therapy
    • Background: Affected by substance abuse, personally or via close family members
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    39
  10. Dr. Meme Heineman Scholarship

    Funded by
    Positive Behavior Supports Corp.

    Amount

    $6,000

    Deadline

    Jan 12, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    In memory of Dr. Meme Heineman, this scholarship seeks to support students pursuing psychology or applied behavior analysis.
    • Education Level: Must be a high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
    • Field of Interest: Must be majoring or planning to major in Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis.
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    40
  11. Gloria J. Willis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Darnesha Mc Comb

    Amount

    $750

    Deadline

    Jan 15, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support aspiring medical students who have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on mental health.
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: First-generation
    • Field of Study: Pre-med, medical school, nursing, or psychology
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    41
  12. PSIVision: Youths Pursuing Behavioral Studies Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sarah Michel

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Apr 08, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students pursuing majors in behavioral sciences so that they can go on to tackle the many social issues that they are faced with in the changing world.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Field of Study: Behavioral studies
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    42
  13. “A Bold Mind” Psychology No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jun 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about psychology so they can afford to pursue their education.
    • Field of Interest: Psychology
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    43
  14. Grace Lynn Ross Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michelle Ross

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jun 15, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    The Grace Lynn Ross Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Grace by supporting students pursuing a career in criminal justice or child psychology/grief counseling.
    • Education Level: High school seniors or undergraduates
    • Desired Career Field: Criminal Justice, Child Psychology, or Grief Counseling
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    44
  15. Social Change Fund United Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Social Change Fund United

    Amount

    $15,000

    Deadline

    Oct 27, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship was created by philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and NBA superstars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade to support critical and timely issues impacting the Black community.
    • Race: Black or African American
    • Field of Study: Mental health
    • Education Level: High School Senior, Undergraduate, graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    45
  16. Darclei V. McGregor Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends and Family of Darclei

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Darclei V. McGregor by addressing the growing shortage of qualified mental health providers.
    • Education Level: Master's or doctoral degree
    • Field of Study: Counseling or psychology
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    46
  17. Latinx Psychology Scholarship

    Funded by
    Compassionate Therapy Psychology, Inc.

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support Latinx students as they pursue their dreams of higher education.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Field of Study: Psychology
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Identity: Latinx
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    47
  18. G.H. DePriest Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    BookIt4Life Children’s Book & Social Club

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jun 18, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a psychology or education major in Tennessee.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • State: Tennessee
    • Major: Education or psychology
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    48
  19. Ranyiah Julia Miller Continuing Education Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jamie Jordan

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jun 30, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Ranyiah Julia Miller by supporting underprivileged students who are pushing beyond their circumstances to attain their degrees.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Human services or psychology
    • Background: Underrepresented minority, single parent, and/or first-generation college student
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    49
  20. Sandy Jenkins Excellence in Early Childhood Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jenkins Family

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Jul 06, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will honor the life of Sandy Jenkins and help support a student pursuing a degree in early childhood education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Major: Early Childhood Education
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    50
  21. Nurturing Hope Scholarship for Aspiring Mental Health Professionals

    Funded by
    Anchor Point Counseling PLLC

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Aug 01, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support aspiring mental health professionals who are passionate about pursuing higher education so they can change lives.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Clinical counseling, social work, marriage and family counseling, or psychology
    • Background: Experience navigating mental health struggles
    • State: Washington
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    51
  22. Grandmaster Nam K Hyong Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hyong

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Aug 16, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    In honor of Grandmaster Nam K Hyong, this scholarship aims to give the gift of education to a hardworking, motivated student.
    • Background: First-generation immigrant or first-generation college student
    • Field of Study: Psychology, social work, or education
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    52
  23. Rosetta Richardson's Trailblazer Elderly Care Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fatemia Richardson

    Amount

    $1,139

    Deadline

    Oct 01, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a student pursuing a career focusing on helping the elderly population affected by breast cancer or dementia.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
    • Career Path: Healthcare, medicine, medical research, psychology, neuroscience, and related fields
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    53
  24. So You Want to Be a Mental Health Professional Scholarship

    Funded by
    RJIMENEZ COUNSELING, Inc.

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Dec 06, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who aspire to dedicate their careers to helping others.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • Field of Study: Mental health, marriage and family therapy, social work, or psychology
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    54
  25. Mental Health Profession Scholarship

    Funded by
    Worldwide Mental Health Foundation

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Dec 20, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are overcoming mental health struggles in order to continue toward their goals.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: Has overcome or is working to overcome a mental health challenge
    • Desired Major: Pursuing a degree in a mental health related field
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    55
  26. Gracious Hearts Pathway to Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gracious Hearts Home Care

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Apr 28, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship reflects Shameka Idusuyi's commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders, caregivers, and changemakers by supporting the next generation of students.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Location: Southeast Houston
    • GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Business, nursing, psychology, sociology, or related human services
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    56
  27. Mattie's Way Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Wilmoth Family

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jun 03, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to raise awareness of mental health issues so that those struggling are able to access the help they need to keep fighting so they can one day thrive.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Psychology and/or counseling
    • States: West Virginia, Georgia, or Alabama
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    57
  28. Henry Respert Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shawn Respert

    Amount

    $7,500

    Deadline

    Aug 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing majors in healthcare or medical research so they can complete their degrees and make the world a better place.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Major of Interest: Medical research, biomedical science, neuroscience, psychology, etc.
    Scholarship is in review
    58
  29. Dr. William Evans Lycoming College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nick Evans

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Aug 08, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William Evans by supporting students at Lycoming College who are passionate about their fields of study.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • School Name: Lycoming College
    Scholarship is in review
    59
  30. Jake Thomas Williams Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Williams Family

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Aug 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor Jake Thomas Williams’ life by providing support to students who want to make a difference in mental health and suicide prevention.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Majors of Interest: Social work, therapy, or psychology
    • Career Field of Interest: Mental health or suicide prevention
    Scholarship is in review
    60

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