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Scholarships in Psychology

Graduate Students

The Galper Graduate Fund

The Galper Graduate Fund was made possible by a generous donation from Alice and Harvey Galper in honor of their son, Dan Galper, a graduate of the Clinical Psychology graduate program. The Fund provides support of professional development activities for Psychology graduate students.

Award Amount:$100-$500
Award Deadline:Unspecified
Inquiries:



Robert S. Stephens, Chair
Dept of Psychology
109 Williams Hall
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-6304
E-mail: stephens@vt.edu

Undergraduate Students

The Mary Nolen Blackwood Endowed Scholarship for Rising Juniors

This award was made possible through the generous support of Willis and Mary Nolen Blackwood, and is named for Mrs. Blackwood, a Virginia Tech alumna who earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology.  All sophomores about to enter their junior year may apply.  The recipient is chosen based on academic performance, campus and community activities, and a statement of future goals.

Award Amount:$1,000
Award Deadline:

Unspecified; applications solicited via email in February.

Inquiries:



Kurt A. Hoffman, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Dept of Psychology
123 Williams Hall
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-4005
E-mail: hoff@vt.edu


Friends of Psychology Endowed Scholarship for Rising Seniors

The Friends of Psychology Endowed Scholarship was funded by several contributions from Psychology Department alumni and friends.  All juniors about to enter their senior year may apply.  The recipient is chosen based on academic performance, campus and community activities, and a statement of future goals.

Award Amount:$1,000
Award Deadline:Unspecified; applications solicited via email in February.
Inquiries:



Kurt A. Hoffman, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Dept of Psychology
123 Williams Hall
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-4005
E-mail: hoff@vt.edu