John H. Jackson Minority Scholarship [First Year Students Only]:

This scholarship grants up to a 50% tuition reduction each academic year for deserving minority students. The scholarship is only available to first year students and is granted for a maximum of five (5) years provided that the student continues to maintain active enrollment with a GPA of 3.0 or better, and has a record free of disciplinary actions. Criteria include need and academic excellence. This scholarship is available only to WSPP Regular-Status students. Applicants should complete their application for this scholarship at the time of their application to WSPP.

WSPP Academic Scholarship [First Year Students Only]:

This scholarship recognizes prior academic achievement of first time applicants to WSPP. The scholarship is available only to first year students and is a one-year award. Criteria include need and academic achievement. This scholarship is available only to WSPP Regular-Status students. Applicants should complete their application for this scholarship at the time of their application to WSPP.

Anthony M. Kuchan Scholarship [Students Doing Dissertations Only]:

An academic scholarship, The Anthony M. Kuchan Scholarship, is to be awarded to a student who is conducting dissertation research in the area of ethics and professional practice. Students may apply for this scholarship after they have received approval of their dissertation proposal.

Raymond J. McCall Scholarship [Students Who Have Completed 18 credits Only]:

An academic scholarship, The Raymond J. McCall Academic Excellence Award, is to be awarded to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence in the field of psychology. It is understood that need is also a basis for the determination of each year’s recipient. Applicants must have completed at least 18 credits at WSPP to be eligible.

Ackerman Professional Development Award [Students Applying for Internships Only]:

An academic scholarship, the Ackerman Professional Development Award, is to be awarded to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence and professionalism. The student applicant must be in the process of applying for a pre-doctoral internship to be eligible for this award. Awardee must agree to attend Commencement for the announcement.

Procedure:

• Attach a written statement, not to exceed two (2) pages, typed and double spaced, indicating your personal need and motivation. Your statement should also address your academic performance.
• For the Ackerman Professional Development, Anthony M. Kuchan, and Raymond J. McCall scholarships: Attach three (3) letters of recommendation (advisor and 2 additional faculty members) in addition to the statement described above in Procedure #1.
• Forward completed application and attachments to the Dean.

Download Scholarship Application Form

The Dean and the corresponding faculty committee will review your application, supporting documents, and all applicable information contained in your WSPP Academic file.

WSPP is actively and energetically soliciting additional scholarship funds from private and public sources.