While we are not all Psychology students, you may have practiced reverse Psychology a time or two to make things work in your favor. For instance, if you have told your roommate the cafeteria's pizza is not so good, so they would give you their slice of pizza, then you have used psychological manipulation—aka, Reverse Psychology—to get your way.
Boiled down, Psychology is understanding the why and how of human interaction. It involves behavioral health, human behavior, social work, and mental processes—just to name a few Psychology aspects.
A degree in Psychology is heavily research-focused, and is considered a STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). The study of Psychology and behavior is a fairly new type of science; many advancements occurred in just the last century, adds SimplyPsychology.org.
Available to: Graduate Students
Award Amount: $500 The Janet Hyde Graduate Student Research Grant is open to students who are currently enrolled in doctoral programs in psychology. You must submit a project proposal that meets the guidelines provided by the sponsor to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $3,500 The Robert Cialdini/Psi Chi Undergraduate Grant for Field Research in Social Psychology is open to undergraduate Psi Chi members who are performing field research in social psychology.
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The Malyon-Smith Scholarship Award is available to full-time graduate students who plan on doing research on psychological issues of importance to gay, lesbian or bisexual individuals, groups or communities. You must submit a proposal of 11 pages or less, following the APA style, that discusses: the rationale for the study; the relevance of the study to lesbian, gay and bisexual psychology; methodology; anticipated or achieved findings; a discussion of the findings or anticipated findings and implications of the study for the field; and any information regarding limitations of samples or ethnic minority issues (where relevant).
Available to: College Juniors & Seniors
Award Amount: $1,000 The Dorothy Dykema Endowed Scholarship is available students with disabilities who are masters/doctoral candidates at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. You must be a rehabilitation, psychology, or social work major to be eligible for this award. An essay and a possible interview are required.
Available to:Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Karen L. Olson Psychology Scholarship is available to students at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University. You must be pursuing study in psychology and be at the Irvine Graduate Campus to be eligible for this award.
Available to:Graduate Students
Award Amount: Full-Tuition The F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program is available to commissioned officers who are enrolled full - time in an accredited medical, dental, veterinary, specialty nurse, psychology, or optometry program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. You must be a U.S. citizen and hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award will also receive a $20,000 sign - on bonus, a $2,000 monthly stipend, and a monthly allowance for food and housing.
Available to:Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The William I. Schneider & Florence H. Schneider Graduate College Scholarship is available to female graduate students at the University of Arizona, College of Education. You must be majoring in educational psychology and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to qualify for this award.
Available to:Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Hillcrest Foundation Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors at the University of Mobile. You must be majoring in psychology, with preference given to students interested in the field of mental health.
Available to:Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Dr. Steve Alderton Memorial Endowment is available to male graduate students at Eastern Kentucky University. You must be working on a Masters degree in mental health counseling to qualify for this award.
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What Is the Definition of Psychology?
According to the American Psychological Association, the definition of Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior.Types of Psychology Degrees
Psychology is a diverse field. Students working toward a degree in Psychology can apply their studies, and later careers, to specific areas such as: • Clinical Psychology • Industrial & Organizational • Technology & Applied • Sports • School and Education • Health Neuro Psychology • Cross Cultural & Community2025 Psychology Scholarships
Janet Hyde Graduate Student Research Grant
Deadline: 9/15/25Available to: Graduate Students
Award Amount: $500 The Janet Hyde Graduate Student Research Grant is open to students who are currently enrolled in doctoral programs in psychology. You must submit a project proposal that meets the guidelines provided by the sponsor to be eligible for this award.
Robert Cialdini/Psi Chi Undergraduate Grant for Field Research in Social Psychology
Deadline: 10/15/25Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $3,500 The Robert Cialdini/Psi Chi Undergraduate Grant for Field Research in Social Psychology is open to undergraduate Psi Chi members who are performing field research in social psychology.
Malyon-Smith Scholarship Award
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The Malyon-Smith Scholarship Award is available to full-time graduate students who plan on doing research on psychological issues of importance to gay, lesbian or bisexual individuals, groups or communities. You must submit a proposal of 11 pages or less, following the APA style, that discusses: the rationale for the study; the relevance of the study to lesbian, gay and bisexual psychology; methodology; anticipated or achieved findings; a discussion of the findings or anticipated findings and implications of the study for the field; and any information regarding limitations of samples or ethnic minority issues (where relevant).
Dorothy Dykema Endowed Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Juniors & Seniors
Award Amount: $1,000 The Dorothy Dykema Endowed Scholarship is available students with disabilities who are masters/doctoral candidates at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. You must be a rehabilitation, psychology, or social work major to be eligible for this award. An essay and a possible interview are required.
Scholarships for Graduate Students in Psychology
Students who major in Psychology will likely need to plan on working on their master's degree in Psychology, too. Many employers require an advanced degree in Psychology in order to practice. With the additional cost of school, Psychology graduate students should look to make grad school more affordable with the help of scholarships and financial aid. Below are scholarships for graduate-level Psychology students:Karen L. Olson Psychology Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to:Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Karen L. Olson Psychology Scholarship is available to students at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University. You must be pursuing study in psychology and be at the Irvine Graduate Campus to be eligible for this award.
The F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
Deadline: VariesAvailable to:Graduate Students
Award Amount: Full-Tuition The F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program is available to commissioned officers who are enrolled full - time in an accredited medical, dental, veterinary, specialty nurse, psychology, or optometry program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. You must be a U.S. citizen and hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award will also receive a $20,000 sign - on bonus, a $2,000 monthly stipend, and a monthly allowance for food and housing.
William I. Schneider & Florence H. Schneider Graduate College Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to:Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The William I. Schneider & Florence H. Schneider Graduate College Scholarship is available to female graduate students at the University of Arizona, College of Education. You must be majoring in educational psychology and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to qualify for this award.
Hillcrest Foundation Scholarship
Deadline:VariesAvailable to:Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Hillcrest Foundation Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors at the University of Mobile. You must be majoring in psychology, with preference given to students interested in the field of mental health.
Dr. Steve Alderton Memorial Endowment
Deadline:VariesAvailable to:Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Dr. Steve Alderton Memorial Endowment is available to male graduate students at Eastern Kentucky University. You must be working on a Masters degree in mental health counseling to qualify for this award.
What Should You Know About Being a Psychology Major?
While you can obtain a bachelor's degree in Psychology, many career professionals would say you need to work toward your master's degree, and later a doctorate in Psychology to broaden your career options. Monster.com provides a tool college graduates can use to research their potential salary in the Psychology field. Students can hone their research to include Psychology salary estimates by U.S. regions too. This tool highlights how an advanced degree can influence pay. Students that hold a master's or doctoral degree in Psychology earn substantially more money than students that hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. United States Psychologists earn an estimated median salary of $74,225, while a school social worker is estimated to earn a median salary of $21,254 per year.Types of Psychology Masters' Degrees
There are different types of college degrees available for students. The two common types of advanced Psychology degrees are: • Master of Arts • Master of Science After you have earned your four-year Psychology degree, plan to enroll in graduate school after. Many Psychology graduates work to advance their degree while holding a job in a Psychology-based career field.Scholarships by College Major
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