Psychology
Undergraduate Advising
S105 Elliott Hall
75 East River Road
Minneapolis, MN
55455-0344

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Email: psyadvis@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-8520
Fax: 612-626-2079

 

APA Engagement Awards

In 2006, The Department of Psychology received an American Psychological Association (APA) Culture of Service Award. The Department has used the accompanying cash award to initiate the APA Engagment Awards for Psychology undergraduate majors. The goal is to encourage students to engage in activities linking their psychology studies with outreach and public engagement by providing financial support to those participating in learning experiences beyond the classroom.

Learn about the Spring 2008 winners of APA Engagement Awards!

Qualifying experiences include, but are not limited to:

  • Study abroad that incorporates an internship or research experience (in psychology or a related field)
  • Unpaid internships or volunteer experiences in the local, national, or international community
  • Significant short term service experiences (e.g. Y Immersion)

[NOTE: Research laboratory experiences on campus typically do not qualify for this award].

Eligibility

  • Declared major in psychology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
  • Engagement experience planned for the award term
  • Demonstrated financial need and special financial circumstances may also be taken into consideration.

Awards Description

  • Up to two awards of $500 each will be distributed to qualified applicants each semester through Spring 2009.

Application & Awarding Process

Applications will be due and award decisions will be made prior to the start of the academic term and may be granted to students based upon planned experiences. (Award distribution will be contingent upon final documentation).

Term
Deadline
Decision
Spring 2008
12/3/07
12/17/07
Summer 2008
4/14/08
4/28/08
Fall 2008
8/18/08
9/2/08
Spring 2009
12/8/08
12/22/08

Application Materials

  1. Application Cover Sheet
  2. Description of confirmed or planned experience and its relationship to your academic program. Please write a 1-2 page, typed essay and include the following:
    • What you will be doing and with what organization;
    • How your past studies of psychology have prepared you for or motivated you to pursue this experience;
    • The ways that you anticipate you will draw upon your studies of psychology for this experience; and
    • How you anticipate this experience will expand your understanding of the discipline of psychology.
  3. Financial statement (optional): If you would like for your financial situation to be considered as part of your application, please provide either documentation of your financial aid award or a personal statement regarding your financial need.

Prior to distribution of funding, you will be required to provide documentation that confirms your stated plans. The documentation required will be discussed upon your receipt of the award.

Application Instructions

Please submit application materials to Holly Hatch-Surisook. Materials may be submitted electronically to hhatch@umn.edu or hard copies delivered to S106 Elliott Hall.

Student Recognition & Post-Experience Presentation

You will be recognized at the Mortensen Spring Event and will be expected to produce a short webcast of your experience to be posted on the Department of Psychology's Undergraduate Program web site.

For Further Information:

Contact Holly Hatch-Surisook at hhatch@umn.edu or Psychology Advising at psyadvis@umn.edu.

 

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Updated 1/08