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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Kansas Promise Act Scholarship

Kansas Board of Regents

Up to $20,000 October 01, 2025 See Details

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The 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...

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Kansas Promise Act Scholarship

Kansas Board of Regents

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Up to $20,000

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October 01, 2025
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The 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...

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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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Willamette University STEM Fellows Scholarship

Willamette University

Up to $10,000 January 18, 2026 See Details

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The 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...

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Willamette University STEM Fellows Scholarship

Willamette University

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Up to $10,000

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January 18, 2026
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The 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...

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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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Bernard Spilka Endowed Scholarship

University of Denver

$6,500 March 15, 2026 See Details

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The 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.

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Bernard Spilka Endowed Scholarship

University of Denver

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$6,500

deadline

March 15, 2026
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The 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.

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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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Vandergrift Undergraduate Scholarship

University of Denver

$3,500 March 15, 2026 See Details

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The 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.

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Vandergrift Undergraduate Scholarship

University of Denver

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$3,500

deadline

March 15, 2026
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The 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.

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UnityPoint HealthTrinity Achieve Scholarship

UnityPoint Health - Trinity Health Foundation

$2,500 October 31, 2025 See Details

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The 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.

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UnityPoint HealthTrinity Achieve Scholarship

UnityPoint Health - Trinity Health Foundation

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$2,500

deadline

October 31, 2025
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The 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.

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Dr. Prem S. Virdi M.D. Health Sciences and Nursing Scholarship

UnityPoint Health - Trinity Health Foundation

$2,500 October 31, 2025 See Details

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The 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,...

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Dr. Prem S. Virdi M.D. Health Sciences and Nursing Scholarship

UnityPoint Health - Trinity Health Foundation

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$2,500

deadline

October 31, 2025
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The 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,...

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Thomas G. Pye Scholarship

University of Florida

$2,000 Varies See Details

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The 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.

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Thomas G. Pye Scholarship

University of Florida

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$2,000

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The 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.

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