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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Matching Applied Psychology Colleges
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
Kansas Promise Act ScholarshipKansas Board of Regents |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline October 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Kansas Promise Act Scholarship is available to students who are enrolled in specified high wage, high demand, or critical need industry programs at eligible Kansas community colleges and technical colleges, Washburn Institute of Technology, and certain private postsecondary educational institutions. To be eligible for this award, you must... View Scholarship Details |
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Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways ScholarshipTennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Willamette University STEM Fellows ScholarshipWillamette University |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline January 18, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Willamette University STEM Fellows Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Willamette University who are studying a STEM field. To be eligible for this renewable award, you must demonstrate financial need and show academic promise. Selection is based on academic merit and an essay response describing how the WU STEM... View Scholarship Details |
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Honors Scholarship - Bethel College, KansasBethel College - Kansas |
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award $7,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Bethel College, Kansas, who demonstrate outstanding ability in chemistry, history, psychology, business, or art. View Scholarship Details |
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Bernard Spilka Endowed ScholarshipUniversity of Denver |
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award $6,500 |
deadline March 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Bernard Spilka Endowed Scholarship is available to junior and senior-level undergraduate students at the University of Denver who are studying psychology. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational ScholarshipMat-Su Health Foundation |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Vandergrift Undergraduate ScholarshipUniversity of Denver |
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award $3,500 |
deadline March 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Vandergrift Undergraduate Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at the University of Denver who are majoring in psychology. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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UnityPoint HealthTrinity Achieve ScholarshipUnityPoint Health - Trinity Health Foundation |
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award $2,500 |
deadline October 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe UnityPoint Health Trinity Achieve Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences who are pursuing a degree in nursing or health sciences and have shown grit and determination to achieve their desired educational and career goals. View Scholarship Details |
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Dr. Prem S. Virdi M.D. Health Sciences and Nursing ScholarshipUnityPoint Health - Trinity Health Foundation |
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award $2,500 |
deadline October 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Dr. Prem S. Virdi M.D. Health Sciences and Nursing Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences who are pursuing a degree in nursing or health sciences.. Preference will be given to students who are returning scholarship recipients, students with diverse backgrounds,... View Scholarship Details |
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Thomas G. Pye ScholarshipUniversity of Florida |
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award $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Thomas G. Pye Scholarship is available to upper-division undergraduate students at the University of Florida who are majoring in psychology and intend to pursue a career in mental health professions (as opposed to an academic or research career). You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
Applied Psychology Related Majors
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Clinical Child Psychology
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
- Developmental and Child Psychology
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Health/Medical Psychology
- Developmental and Adolescent Psychology
- Family Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Performance and Sport Psychology
- Personality Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- School Psychology
- Community Psychology