American Psychological Foundation (APF) 2022 Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship for Graduate Students

Applications are open for the American Psychological Foundation (APF) Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship 2022. The Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship will recognize outstanding graduate students from underrepresented groups who have a demonstrated financial need and are committed to improving the disparities in societal structures and issues that negatively impact communities of color, particularly of African descent, particularly:

• root causes
• interventions
• direct or indirect effects to individual mental and physical health and well-being
• broader negative social or psychological effects on the impacted population

Arthur Evans, Jr., PhD, established the Queen and Nellie Evans Fund in honor of his grandmother and mother. Evans, a clinical and community psychologist and healthcare innovator, serves as the current CEO and executive vice president of the American Psychological Association.Evans has done incredible work to empower historically marginalized individuals and communities through his work as the commissioner of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services. He has been honored for his work both nationally and internationally. In 2015, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy recognized him as an Advocate for Action. Thanks to Evans, APF has been able to financially support graduate students who are committed to improving the conditions of marginalized communities.

• Table of Content
• About American Psychological Foundation (APF)
• APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship
• Requirements for APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About American Psychological Foundation (APF)

The American Psychological Foundation (abbreviated APF) is an American philanthropic organization dedicating to awarding research grants to psychologists in the early stages of their careers.It is affiliated with the American Psychological Association. The American Psychological Foundation was established in 1953 by six psychologists, initially with a budget of $580.One of the APF's founders was Joseph McVicker Hunt, who went on to serve as its first president.Other past presidents of the foundation include Dorothy Cantor, who oversaw the initiati...... continue reading

APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship

A $4,000 scholarship is offered annually.

Requirements for APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants must be graduate students in an accredited college or university.
• Must demonstrate a financial need,
• Be committed to improving the disparities in societal structures and issues that negatively impact communities of color, particularly of African descent.

Documents Required for Application

• Personal statement
• CV
• Academic transcript
• Letter of recommendation
• Financial need verification documents (FAFSA, EFC, etc.)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit APF website