[Page 2] Best Psychology Scholarships in August 2025
August 25, 2025


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Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAustin/Bishop FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jul 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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 winners31Gussie Lynn Scholarship
Funded byHakeim HarrisAmount
$1,050Deadline
Aug 31, 2024Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner32Good Vibes Only Scholarship in Memory of C. Spoon
Funded byShawn WitherspoonAmount
$2,500Deadline
Mar 17, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner33Greg London Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLondon FamilyAmount
$5,550Deadline
Dec 31, 2024Education Level
AnyThis 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 winners34Psychology Matters No-Essay Scholarship
Funded bywiseGEEKAmount
$500Deadline
Apr 16, 2022Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner35Deitra L. King Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLachaela Wells-AndrewAmount
$500Deadline
Jun 20, 2022Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner36Bookman 5 Scholarship
Funded byNLB MinistriesAmount
$1,500Deadline
Aug 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis 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 winners37R.L. Sexton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byOpen Hand Logistics LLCAmount
$1,000Deadline
Dec 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner38Lionrock Recovery Scholarship
Funded byLionrock Behavioral Health, Inc.Amount
$2,000Deadline
Dec 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis 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 winners39Dr. Meme Heineman Scholarship
Funded byPositive Behavior Supports Corp.Amount
$6,000Deadline
Jan 12, 2023Education Level
AnyIn 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 winner40Gloria J. Willis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDarnesha Mc CombAmount
$750Deadline
Jan 15, 2023Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner41PSIVision: Youths Pursuing Behavioral Studies Scholarship
Funded bySarah MichelAmount
$500Deadline
Apr 08, 2023Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner42“A Bold Mind” Psychology No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jun 01, 2023Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner43Grace Lynn Ross Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMichelle RossAmount
$500Deadline
Jun 15, 2023Education Level
AnyThe 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 winner44Social Change Fund United Scholarship
Funded byThe Social Change Fund UnitedAmount
$15,000Deadline
Oct 27, 2023Education Level
AnyThis 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 winners45Darclei V. McGregor Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFriends and Family of DarcleiAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 01, 2023Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner46Latinx Psychology Scholarship
Funded byCompassionate Therapy Psychology, Inc.Amount
$1,500Deadline
Dec 01, 2023Education Level
AnyThis 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 winners47G.H. DePriest Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBookIt4Life Children’s Book & Social ClubAmount
$500Deadline
Jun 18, 2024Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner48Ranyiah Julia Miller Continuing Education Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJamie JordanAmount
$500Deadline
Jun 30, 2024Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner49Sandy Jenkins Excellence in Early Childhood Education Scholarship
Funded byJenkins FamilyAmount
$2,000Deadline
Jul 06, 2024Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner50Nurturing Hope Scholarship for Aspiring Mental Health Professionals
Funded byAnchor Point Counseling PLLCAmount
$500Deadline
Aug 01, 2024Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner51Grandmaster Nam K Hyong Scholarship
Funded byHyongAmount
$500Deadline
Aug 16, 2024Education Level
AnyIn 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 winner52Rosetta Richardson's Trailblazer Elderly Care Scholarship
Funded byFatemia RichardsonAmount
$1,139Deadline
Oct 01, 2024Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner53So You Want to Be a Mental Health Professional Scholarship
Funded byRJIMENEZ COUNSELING, Inc.Amount
$500Deadline
Dec 06, 2024Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner54Mental Health Profession Scholarship
Funded byWorldwide Mental Health FoundationAmount
$1,000Deadline
Dec 20, 2024Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner55Gracious Hearts Pathway to Excellence Scholarship
Funded byGracious Hearts Home CareAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 28, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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 winners56Mattie's Way Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWilmoth FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jun 03, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner57Henry Respert Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Scholarship
Funded byShawn RespertAmount
$7,500Deadline
Aug 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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 review58Dr. William Evans Lycoming College Scholarship
Funded byNick EvansAmount
$1,500Deadline
Aug 08, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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 review59Jake Thomas Williams Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWilliams FamilyAmount
$1,500Deadline
Aug 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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 review60
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