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[Page 2] Best Psychology Scholarships in August 2026
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Bookman 5 Scholarship
Funded byNLB MinistriesThis 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
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Aug 01, 2022One Click Apply31Lionrock Recovery Scholarship
Funded byLionrock Behavioral Health, Inc.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
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
4 winnersDeadline:Dec 01, 2022One Click Apply32R.L. Sexton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byOpen Hand Logistics LLCThis 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
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 01, 2022One Click Apply33Dr. Meme Heineman Scholarship
Funded byPositive Behavior Supports Corp.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.
$6,775Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jan 12, 2023One Click Apply34Gloria J. Willis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDarnesha Mc CombThis 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
$750Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jan 15, 2023One Click Apply35PSIVision: Youths Pursuing Behavioral Studies Scholarship
Funded bySarah MichelThis 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
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 08, 2023One Click Apply36“A Bold Mind” Psychology No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about psychology so they can afford to pursue their education.- Field of Interest: Psychology
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 01, 2023One Click Apply37Grace Lynn Ross Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMichelle RossThe 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
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 15, 2023One Click Apply38Social Change Fund United Scholarship
Funded byThe Social Change Fund UnitedThis 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
$15,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Oct 27, 2023One Click Apply39Darclei V. McGregor Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFriends and Family of DarcleiThis 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
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 01, 2023One Click Apply40Latinx Psychology Scholarship
Funded byCompassionate Therapy Psychology, Inc.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
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Dec 01, 2023One Click Apply41G.H. DePriest Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBookIt4Life Children’s Book & Social ClubThis 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
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 18, 2024One Click Apply42Ranyiah Julia Miller Continuing Education Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJamie JordanThis 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
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 30, 2024One Click Apply43Nurturing Hope Scholarship for Aspiring Mental Health Professionals
Funded byAnchor Point Counseling PLLCThis 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
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Aug 01, 2024One Click Apply44Rosetta Richardson's Trailblazer Elderly Care Scholarship
Funded byFatemia RichardsonThis 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
$1,139Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 01, 2024One Click Apply45So You Want to Be a Mental Health Professional Scholarship
Funded byRJIMENEZ COUNSELING, Inc.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
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 06, 2024One Click Apply46Gracious Hearts Pathway to Excellence Scholarship
Funded byGracious Hearts Home CareThis scholarship reflects Shameka Idusuyi's commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders, caregivers, and changemakers by supporting the next generation of students.- Location: Southeast Houston and surrounding area
- Field of Study: Nursing, CNA
- Education Level: Undergraduate
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Apr 28, 2025One Click Apply47Joybridge Mental Health & Inclusion Scholarship
Funded byJoybridgeThis scholarship seeks to empower the next generation of changemakers dedicated to advancing mental health research, promoting brain health awareness, and fostering diversity in psychology and neuroscience.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, public health, or a related field
- Identity: Minority
- Financial Status: Low-income
$845Scholarship is awarded to
0 winnersDeadline:Sep 21, 2025One Click Apply48Heart of Hawaiʻi Scholarship
Funded byMathew FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students in Hawai’i who are pursuing social work, psychology, or counseling who will continue on to a career in mental health.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- State: Hawai’i
- Field of Study: Social work, psychology, or counseling
- STRONG Preference: Applicants working on the 988 crisis line
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Dec 01, 2025One Click Apply49Therapist Impact Fund: NextGen Scholarship
Funded byBetterHelpThis scholarship seeks to support students from underrepresented backgrounds who are studying to become therapists.- Identity: Underrepresented communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, etc.)
- Field of Study: Psychology, Therapist Licensure (Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Professional Counselor, or Psychologist), or Related Field
- GPA: 3.3 GPA or higher
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
$100,000Scholarship is awarded to
10 winnersDeadline:Dec 19, 2025One Click Apply50Mental Health Profession Scholarship
Funded byWorldwide Mental Health FoundationThis 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
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jan 27, 2026One Click Apply51Ethan To Scholarship
Funded byJustin To & Ann TranThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Field of Study: Psychology and/or counseling
- GPA: Undergraduate 3.5 or Graduate 3.2
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Feb 16, 2026One Click Apply52Autumn Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMiranda WarrenThis scholarship seeks to support students who will be pursuing the mental health field in some capacity with their careers.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Mental health (nursing, social work, psychology, or counseling)
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 15, 2026One Click Apply53Arlin Diaz Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDiazThis scholarship seeks to honor the incredible life of Arlin Diaz by continuing her legacy of courage and compassion in supporting the aspirations of students with epilepsy.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Diagnosis: Epilepsy
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 14, 2026One Click Apply54Majestic Bison for Wellness Scholarship
Funded byEdge Counseling and Wellness LLCThis scholarship aims to support students who are dedicating their careers to improving mental health and helping others.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Central Illinois
- Field of Study: Mental Health (counseling, social work, nursing, psychiatry, etc.)
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 16, 2026One Click Apply55Thomas Griffin Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWilson FamilyThis scholarship seeks to uplift underserved youth who otherwise might not have a chance to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or Undergraduate
- State: California or Oregon
- GPA: 2.7 minimum (high school)
- Background: Financial need and/or experience with the foster care system
$20,000Scholarship is awarded to
4 winnersDeadline:Jun 05, 202656Mattie's Way Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWilmoth FamilyThis 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
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 08, 2026One Click Apply57Dr. William Evans Lycoming College Scholarship
Funded byNick EvansThis 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
$2,000Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Jul 13, 2026One Click Apply58Jake Thomas Williams Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWilliams FamilyThis 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
$1,500Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Jul 14, 2026One Click Apply59Henry Respert Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Scholarship
Funded byShawn RespertThis 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.
$7,500Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Aug 02, 2026One Click Apply60
