Resources & Scholarships

The Psychology program offers the following scholarships/awards available specifically for students studying psychology. For more information about applying for these scholarships, please contact the Psychology program by phone at 301-687-4193.

• Allegany County Mental Health Association Scholarship

  The Mental Health Association of Allegany County has provided an endowed scholarship for an Allegany County resident preparing for a career in the mental health area. The award is $300.00 ($150/semester). The award is for an outstanding student with a financial need. Students usually submit papers or projects they have completed in support of their application. The Psychology Department determines financial need. Applications are available right after Spring Break of each year and the deadline for submission is generally near May 1. Applications may be picked up from the Psychology Department office.

• Psychology Department Honors

  Each year, a student will be selected to receive department honors for academic excellence. The selection is based on GPA and demonstration of scholarly behavior by a student. The recipient is honored at a university-wide awards ceremony.

• John Allison Award

  The John Allison Award is given each year to the student who demonstrates academic excellence and outstanding service. The recipient's name is added to a plaque that is displayed in the department.

Note: Scholarship/award information is subject to change.

Visit the FSU Financial Aid website for complete information. The FSU scholarship application deadline is March 1^st of each year.