The American Psychological Foundation (APF)‘s Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship 2025 is now accepting applications. The Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship will honor outstanding graduate students from under-represented groups with financial needs. It will be dedicated to reducing disparities in societal structures and matters that disproportionately affect communities of color, particularly those of African descent. The preference goes with candidates who are:
- Preparing for careers in academia, clinical service delivery, or public policy.
- Aiming to improve conditions for marginalized communities post-graduation.
- Belonging to the communities they intend to serve.
- Possessing prior experience in serving marginalized communities.
History of APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship:
Jr. Arthur Evans, a Ph.D., established the Queen and Nellie Evans Fund in memory of his grandmother and mother. Evans, a clinical and community psychologist and healthcare innovator, is currently the CEO and executive vice president of the American Psychological Association.
Evans has done fantastic work as the commissioner of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services to empower historically marginalized individuals and communities. He has received national and international recognition for his efforts. In 2015, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy named him an Advocate for Action. AFP has been able to provide financial assistance to graduate students who are dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized communities.
Summary
- Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
- Funding Organization: American Psychological Foundation (APF)
- Funding Type: Partially-funded
- Eligible Countries: All
- Fields of Study: Psychology
Benefit
Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship 2025 awards one successful applicant a $4,000 scholarship benefit.
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants need to meet these eligibility criteria:
- Applicants must be graduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university;
- Demonstrated a financial need;
- Committed to reducing disparities in social structures and issues that excessively affect communities of color, particularly those of African origin;
- Preparing for a career in academia, public policy, or clinical service delivery;
- Demonstrated experience serving marginalized communities and are members of the communities they seek to serve;
- Whose works will help to improve the condition of marginalized communities after graduation?
Required Documents
Applicants are required to provide and submit the following documents:
- Personal Statement
- CV
- Academic transcript
- Recommendation letter
- Financial needs verification documents (FAFSA, EFC, etc.)
Evaluation Criteria
The selection committee will select the applicants based on the following criteria:
- Commitment to improving the conditions of marginalized communities
- Applicant’s career goals
- Demonstrating academic excellence
- Demonstrate financial need
How to Apply?
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