Many students know APA from the little style guides English teachers pass out before term papers are due. Well, besides telling people where to put a comma and how to cite books, the APA is also a place where psychology students, specifically graduate students can apply for a number of scholarships.

Psych students, break out your curriculum vitae and get moving, most of these scholarships are due on May 16th - yep, three days from now!

The Carol Williams-Nickelson Award for Women’s Leadership and Scholarship in Women’s Issues

Eligibility:

• Be a female American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS).
• Be in good academic standing in a doctoral program
• Not an APAGS officers or subcommittee chair.

Required Materials:

• A cover letter that includes the name of the award and introduction to application packet
• A curriculum vitae
• Two letters of recommendation
• Essay

Other APAGS Scholarships:

The Ellin Bloch and Pierre Ritchie Honorary Scholarship

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

Diversity Dissertation Scholarship

University of North Carolina Pfizer Minority Medical Journalism Scholarship

According to their Web site, "the purpose of the Pfizer Minority Medical Journalism Scholarship is to improve the breadth and quality of reporting of health and medical issues in minority or disadvantaged communities."

This scholarship offers a $6,000 stipend per semester, tuition, health insurance for all four semesters of the master program. Whoo hoo!

To qualify:

* be regularly admitted to the Medical Journalism Master’s Program in the School;
* have submitted a completed application for the award, including academic transcripts, GRE test results, a curriculum vitae, a 500-word autobiographical sketch demonstrating motivation for and commitment to the intent of the award, three writing samples (preferably in journalistic form), and three letters of recommendation (which may be the same letters required for admission to the Program);
* have had an undergraduate grade point average of "B" (3.0 GPA) or better for the last two years of study;
* have completed previous studies in related fields such as journalism, basic sciences, English, literature, and/or public health;
* have prior work history or other demonstrated experience in journalism or health care;
* demonstrate financial need for this award (as determined by appropriate financial aid qualification procedures at the School).

Preference is given to minority and disadvantaged students. Application deadline is Jan. 1 for admission the following fall. For more information, contact Dr. Linden, director of the Medical Journalism Program, at linden@unc.edu.

The University of Texas Austin Frank Morrow Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Business Journalism

Eligibility Requirements:

• GPA of 3.75 or above
• You do not already have a bachelor’s degree
• Taken courses in business, economics, accounting,
  marketing, and/or psychology
• At least 45 hours in residence at UT Austin

Wrapping up our week-long focus on non-traditional students, we’ve got a great scholarship from The Ohio State University.

If you’re interested in becoming a Buckeye and are re-entering the college scene after a few years, the Critical Difference for Women Scholarship could be for you.

According to its Web site, the re-entry scholarships help women who have interrupted their college education at any level for at least two years.

Eligible candidates:

• women who have interrupted their education for a minimum of two years
• women who have a financial need
• women who are enrolled or intend to enroll in a degree program whether it be undergrad, grad, or professional at OSU’s main or regional campuses (note: those who are enrolled half-time or more are given preference)

I know there are some fellas out there who are wondering when they are going to get a break. Stay tuned and I will have the hook-up for the non-traditional male students!

Our week-long focus on non-traditional students continues with a little scholarship link love for ya!

The JRF Foundation Scholarship
Requirements:
-A woman 35 or older
-U.S. citizen
-Enrolled or accepted into an accredited school
-Pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree
-Low-income according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Lower Living Standard

According to their Web site, in 2005, the Jeanette Rankin Foundation awarded 65 grants of $2,000 each. The site features stories from scholarship recipients, the history behind the foundation, and important statistics.

What’s really cool is that the scholarship recipients’ stories are inspiring, you-can-do-it types. It really gives you perspective on the obstacles people face when trying to obtain a college education.

Most scholarship searches involve students and their parents. But there are students who aren’t sitting at home with mom and dad scouring scholarships aimed at high school seniors. Non-traditional students don’t fit traditional criteria: ages 18-23 and attending college for the first time. Non-trads are students who have often been out of school and working for some time; they could be married or parents or even attending college after serving in the military.

The number of non-traditional students attending college is on the rise and schools are accommodating them by offering flexible class schedules, including online classes. In the past, there were limited funds available for non-trads. The tide is changing as more businesses, schools, and foundations realize the needs of non-trads. Many of these students have to fund their education while maintaining full-time jobs and childcare, and these students are also more likely to want to participate in workshops and other networking opportunities. All of these situations can create hardships for non-trads and their families.

Non-trads may have to look a little harder and refine their search criteria, but the information is out there.

Cosmo Girl offers an annual C.G. Girl of the Year Award to qualifying young women interested in earning money towards their tuition. This year, however, Cosmo Girl has some exciting news: the scholarship, which is sponsored by Maybelline New York, has now doubled bringing it to $20,000 in financial aid assistance.

Some eligibility requirements for this award include:

Applicants must submit an essay explaining how they have made a difference in their communities and in the world. The essay must be 300 words in length.

The deadline for this year’s award is Thursday, July 27. If you happen to miss the deadline don’t despair–this award is offered annually, just check back next year for details.

For more information about the Cosmo Girl of the Year Award visit the website. Enter online or send entries to:

CosmoGIRL! of the Year Award
300 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019

Zonta International is an organization that focuses its efforts on helping young women achieve their goals and pursue their dreams with vigor and persistence.

Since the beginning, Zonta has awarded 1,192 scholarships to Amelia Earhart fellows, totaling more than $7 million dollars in financial assistance. The program is rigorous, demanding and much is expected of potential fellows, but the reward to those who receive this great distinguishment is priceless.

Fellows join the ranks of past fellows, a group of outstanding woman whose interests vary greatly but whose level of success all reaches beyond the dreams of most individuals.

This fellowship program is offered annually to interested students and applications can be downloaded online.

According to the website, “The financial support provided by the Fellowships means these talented women can invest in state-of-the-art computers to conduct their research, purchase expensive books and resource materials, participate in specialized studies around the globe, and ultimately achieve their educational goals. AE Fellows have gone on to become astronauts, aerospace engineers, astronomers, professors, geologists, business owners, heads of companies, even the Secretary of the US Air Force.”

To be eligible for this outstanding program, students must be pursuing a PhD in a related field. This program was established in 1938 shortly after the disappearance of Amelia Earhart and continues to run today on generous contributions to Zonta International’s Amelia Earhart Fellowships Fund. Visit Zonta’s website for more information.

The Women’s Studio Workshop provides a variety of internships, fellowships, and scholarships to aspiring young artists. One of there primary goals is to give young women a chance to develop their talents alongside other artists and to receive support and guidance along the way. They also give artists a chance to develop their craft in a larger studio space that permits them to pursue the projects in the appropriate manner and use excellent equipment that is made available through the Women’s Studio Workshop. Grants are also available to qualified residents.

Each internship or fellowship recipient receives a $150 a month stipend and housing is provided. Interns are expected to work full time.

If you are pursuing a career in the arts this may be the opportunity that you have been looking for. The Women’s Studio Workshop has supported these programs since 1983. In doing so they aim to, “provide young artists with the opportunity to learn first-hand how women can manage productive, successful careers as professional artists. WSW interns learn techniques for developing their work, build various new computer and studio-based skills, and are introduced to methods of gaining funding and exhibition opportunities.”

Below are some of the opportunities that they offer:

Interested candidates should visit the Women’s Workshop Studio website for more details.

You can also contact:

Women’s Studio Workshop
PO Box 489
Rosendale, NY 12472
tel 845.658.9133
fax 845.658.9031
info@wsworkshop.org

The Zonta Foundation has been offering scholarships to young women pursuing an undergraduate degree in business since 1929. According to the organization’s website, one of the primary goals that it has worked towards is “addressing the challenges to women’s equality in science, business, public affairs and government by providing critical financial support through programs aimed at furthering women’s education, leadership and youth development.”

The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is just one of several award opportunities that is available to women all over the world. This scholarship is specifically for outstanding female students pursuing an undergraduate degree in business who have demonstrated their potential to succeed as a leader in the field. It is a $5,000 award that can be used towards tuition, books, or other school-related costs at an accredited university.

In addition to the application, which can be found on their website, students must have:

The award process has three phases. After the completion of these phases, which are also descibed in detail on the organization’s website, 5 scholarships will be distributed to distinguished candidates.

Deadlines vary each year so call a Zonta Club near you for more information, or visit their website and download an application.

Exclamation perfume, by Coty is once again giving students the opportunity to take part in a scholarship competition that could reward them with more than $3,000 in cash for college. Time is running out to participate in this incredible scholarship opportunity, so, if you’re interested in applying begin the submissions process today!

Unlike many of the scholarship opportunities available, this scholarship requires only a minimal amount of effort to apply, but it still gives you the opportunity to earn several thousand dollars towards your college education.

The Exclamation! Scholarship is open to young women who are 18 or older and also legal residents of the United States.

To apply, students must submit a 100-word essay (about one paragraph) that answers the following question:

Each new day that passes brings new opportunities for change. If you had one day to make a difference in the world, what would you do or say and how would you accomplish it?

Have an answer? Visit www.exlamationbycoty.com and review the Official Entry Rules. The deadline for this scholarship is April 30, 2007. After submissions are recieved 25 finalists will be selected by the scholarship committee and notified of their status in the competition. Of the finalists, 3 winners will be chosen. First place receives $3,000, second place receives $2,000 and third place receives $1,000.

Before submitting, check your spelling and grammar for accuracy and remember that “originality” and “sincerity of expression” are part of the judging criteria.