Applied Psychology

Applied psychology is the use of psychological methods and findings of scientific psychology to solve practical problems of human and animal behavior and experience. Mental health, organizational psychology, business management, education, health, product design, ergonomics, and law are just a few of the areas that have been influenced by the application of psychological principles and findings. Some of the areas of applied psychology include clinical psychology, counseling psychology, evolutionary psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, legal psychology, neuropsychology, occupational health psychology, human factors, forensic psychology, engineering psychology, school psychology, sports psychology, traffic psychology, community psychology, medical psychology. In addition, a number of specialized areas in the general field of psychology have applied branches (e.g., applied social psychology, applied cognitive psychology). However, the lines between sub-branch specializations and major applied psychology categories are often blurred. For example, a human factors psychologist might use a cognitive psychology theory. This could be described as human factor psychology or as applied cognitive psychology.

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Liberty University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $15,409 average out-state tuition; $15,409 average in-state tuition

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Four or more years; Private for profit; $9,552 average out-state tuition; $9,552 average in-state tuition

University of Southern California

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,446 average out-state tuition; $60,446 average in-state tuition

Boston College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,530 average out-state tuition; $60,530 average in-state tuition

New York University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $53,770 average out-state tuition; $53,770 average in-state tuition

Florida Institute of Technology-Online

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $12,240 average out-state tuition; $12,240 average in-state tuition

Farmingdale State College

Four or more years; Public; $16,980 average out-state tuition; $7,070 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Applied Psychology Majors

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Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship

Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Up to $15,000 Varies See Details

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The Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship is available to Tennessee residents who are seeking a master's degree in counseling, psychiatric nursing, social work, psychology, or similar behavioral health profession. In exchange for tuition assistance, scholarship recipients will commit to working at a state-funded community behavioral...

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Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship

Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

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Up to $15,000

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The Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship is available to Tennessee residents who are seeking a master's degree in counseling, psychiatric nursing, social work, psychology, or similar behavioral health profession. In exchange for tuition assistance, scholarship recipients will commit to working at a state-funded community behavioral...

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Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship

American Psychological Foundation (APF)

Up to $10,000 June 12, 2025 See Details

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The Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship is available to graduate students at any stage of their dissertation who are interested in researching contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues in an effort to dispel stereotypes and other negative information that leads to prejudice and discrimination.

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Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship

American Psychological Foundation (APF)

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Up to $10,000

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June 12, 2025
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The Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship is available to graduate students at any stage of their dissertation who are interested in researching contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues in an effort to dispel stereotypes and other negative information that leads to prejudice and discrimination.

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Honors Scholarship - Bethel College, Kansas

Bethel College - Kansas

$7,500 Varies See Details

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The Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Bethel College, Kansas, who demonstrate outstanding ability in chemistry, history, psychology, business, or art.

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Honors Scholarship - Bethel College, Kansas

Bethel College - Kansas

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$7,500

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The Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Bethel College, Kansas, who demonstrate outstanding ability in chemistry, history, psychology, business, or art.

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Sharon Stephens Brehm Undergraduate Psychology Scholarship

American Psychological Foundation (APF)

$5,500 July 10, 2025 See Details

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The Sharon Stephens Brehm Undergraduate Psychology Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are majoring in psychology. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate financial need to be considered for this award.

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Sharon Stephens Brehm Undergraduate Psychology Scholarship

American Psychological Foundation (APF)

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$5,500

deadline

July 10, 2025
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The Sharon Stephens Brehm Undergraduate Psychology Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are majoring in psychology. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate financial need to be considered for this award.

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Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship

Mat-Su Health Foundation

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

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The Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship is available to students who have been a resident within the Mat-Su Borough of Alaska for a minimum of one year. To be considered for this award, you must be pursuing studies in health and human services at a vocational/technical school and be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident.

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Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship

Mat-Su Health Foundation

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Up to $5,000

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The Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship is available to students who have been a resident within the Mat-Su Borough of Alaska for a minimum of one year. To be considered for this award, you must be pursuing studies in health and human services at a vocational/technical school and be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident.

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COGDOP Graduate Student Scholarship

American Psychological Foundation (APF)

Up to $5,000 June 26, 2025 See Details

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The COGDOP Graduate Student Scholarship is available to graduate students who are studying psychology. This award supports research costs associated with the master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation.

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COGDOP Graduate Student Scholarship

American Psychological Foundation (APF)

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Up to $5,000

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June 26, 2025
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The COGDOP Graduate Student Scholarship is available to graduate students who are studying psychology. This award supports research costs associated with the master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation.

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Psi Chi/Inez Beverly Prosser Scholarship for Women of Color

Psi Chi

$3,000 June 30, 2025 See Details

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The Psi Chi/Inez Beverly Prosser Scholarship for Women of Color is available to female undergraduate and graduate students of color who are pursuing a degree in psychology and are member of Psi Chi.

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Psi Chi/Inez Beverly Prosser Scholarship for Women of Color

Psi Chi

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$3,000

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June 30, 2025
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The Psi Chi/Inez Beverly Prosser Scholarship for Women of Color is available to female undergraduate and graduate students of color who are pursuing a degree in psychology and are member of Psi Chi.

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Mental Health America of Tarrant County Scholarship

Mental Health America of Tarrant County

Up to $5,000 July 15, 2025 See Details

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The Mental Health America of Tarrant County Scholarship is available to students pursuing careers in the field of mental health and wellness. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Tarrant County, Texas. Preference will be given to students with a GPA of 3.0 and higher. Selection is based on a 200 -...

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Mental Health America of Tarrant County Scholarship

Mental Health America of Tarrant County

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Up to $5,000

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July 15, 2025
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The Mental Health America of Tarrant County Scholarship is available to students pursuing careers in the field of mental health and wellness. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Tarrant County, Texas. Preference will be given to students with a GPA of 3.0 and higher. Selection is based on a 200 -...

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The F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program

U.S. Army

100% of tuition Varies See Details

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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...

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The F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program

U.S. Army

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100% of tuition

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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...

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Dr. Donald K. Zellner Scholarship

Utica University

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The Dr. Donald K. Zellner Scholarship is available to full-time students at Utica University who are majoring in psychology, demonstrate financial need, and show outstanding academic merit.

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Dr. Donald K. Zellner Scholarship

Utica University

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The Dr. Donald K. Zellner Scholarship is available to full-time students at Utica University who are majoring in psychology, demonstrate financial need, and show outstanding academic merit.

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