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PhD Scholarships
Scholarship Process
All admitted PhD students are automatically reviewed for a scholarship. There is no separate application. The Scholarship Committee does not review FAFSA information in making award determinations. However, students are strongly encouraged to submit their FAFSA so they may become eligible for federal loans.
The Scholarship Committee meets after interview weekends and reviews admitted applicants. Notifications of scholarship awards are made via email, generally about a week after admission offers are made. However, as students decline their awards, the Scholarship Committee will re-award funds and consider all admitted students. For this reason, students may not learn if they receive a scholarship until several weeks after being admitted.
Diversity Scholarship Qualifications
This award aims to increase the representation of individuals with identities traditionally underrepresented in higher education and specifically in clinical psychology. Through sharing their varied cultural perspectives, these students enhance the PAU community. Students may be qualified for the diversity scholarship if they:- Come from a group traditionally underrepresented in higher education, such as students of color, low-income students, disabled students, LGBTQ students, or first-generation students.
- Would contribute to the student body's racial, ethnic, geographic, or racial diversity.
- Demonstrate a willingness to create positive change and a commitment to the principles of diversity.
- Students who have had experiences with housing insecurity, homelessness, or have an economically disadvantaged background.
Academic Scholarship Qualification
Students may be qualified for the academic scholarship if they:- Have an outstanding academic history, including undergraduate and graduate-level grades.
- Noteworthy research productivity or engagement
- Noteworthy experience in providing clinical mental health services
- Noteworthy engagement in the field of psychology (e.g., internships, outreach, relevant community service, roles in professional organizations, etc.)
Selection Process
The Scholarship Committee reviews:- Past academic performance
- Community and campus involvements
- Obstacles overcome, recognizing and honoring the intersectionality of each student
- Potential to contribute positively to the academic and cultural life of the university
- Past research productivity
- Clinical experience
- Commitment to diversity and to improving the human condition
- Motivations for graduate studies in clinical psychology
- Fit for PAU’s goals, mission, community, and academic programs