Psychology Scholarships in Canada

University of Guelph students with a minimum 75% average registered in any degree program in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who demonstrate financial need may apply for the Barbara A. Bowen Scholarship. One $5,500 award is granted. Submit a Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7.

University of Guelph students registered in any program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences with demonstrated financial need, who meet the government-mandated terms for an OTSS award, may receive this $5,000 bursary. One award is available. Preference is given to female students registered in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. Apply through University of Guelph student financial awards processes by October 7.

University of Saskatchewan College of Arts and Science students in a three- or four-year Bachelor of Arts program who are enrolled in, have taken, or intend to take an honours course in economics, philosophy, or psychology may apply for the Hannon Scholarships (Theology). Applicants must submit a statement of intent to study theology at a bible college or seminary after graduation, plus a statement on university and community involvement and character. Awards are $3,000; the number offered varies. Selection considers academic achievement, involvement, and character. Apply through the PAWS Scholarships and Bursaries Channel by October 15. The scholarships were established by the late Judge J.W. Hannon in memory of his father, the Rev. James Hannon, D.D.

University of Guelph students registered in a College of Social and Applied Human Sciences program with a minimum 70% cumulative average who meet OSOTF terms may receive Yeandle Family Scholarships. Several awards of up to $2,000 are made on financial need and academic achievement. Submit a Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7 for automatic consideration. Provided by the Estate of Audrey Yeandle with Ontario OSOTF matching.

For a second-, third-, or fourth-year Psychology student at the University of Windsor in good academic standing who can show they are at risk of not completing their studies without this financial support. One award of $2,000 is available annually. Apply online via the UWinAward Profile. Established in honour of Dr. Teresa Danuta Sheehan, a University of Windsor alumna and consulting psychologist known for intellectual curiosity, kindness, and practical support for children, youth, and colleagues.

University of Guelph undergraduate students registered in Geography, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology & Anthropology with demonstrated financial need may apply. Preference is given to female students admitted with mature-applicant status. One award of $1,750 is available. Apply by October 7 to Student Financial Services with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form and the Joan Weatherly Memorial Bursary application if you were admitted as a mature female student.

Full-time Faculty of Arts undergraduate students at the University of Waterloo who wish to participate in an extracurricular or course-tied experiential activity not covered by tuition, with a minimum 70% cumulative average, may apply. Awards of varying size up to $1,500 are available. Selection is based on academic achievement and how the activity will benefit knowledge acquisition, professional development, or in-class learning. Submit an application form to the Arts Undergraduate Office. Applications are accepted throughout the year. The fund was established by Professor Emeritus Peter Woolstencroft.

Doctoral students in experimental or clinical psychology at the University of Ottawa who are registered in years 2 through 6 (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, persons with protected or refugee status, or international students), are in good academic standing, and have demonstrated excellence in research may apply. Preference goes to applicants with the greatest financial need. The award is $1,000. Apply through Online Scholarships and Bursaries in uoZone with the Financial Questionnaire, an OSB CV, and at least two reference letters (one from your supervisor) by March 31. The scholarship memorializes Pierre Baron.

University of New Brunswick Fredericton honours Psychology students who are first authors of a paper or poster accepted at a peer-refereed psychological conference may receive Snodgrass Student Travel Awards. One or more $500 awards per year to support travel to a national or international conference; students may receive only one travel award per academic year. Apply to the Psychology Department Chair before attending, with the abstract and written confirmation of acceptance. Application deadlines are May 1 and October 1. Supported by the Snodgrass Fund commemorating Dr. Florence Snodgrass (BA 1924).

Western University graduating Psychology students are eligible for this annual departmental award for the most outstanding Senior Honours Thesis. One award of $500 is given. Nomination by the thesis supervisor, second reader, or honours thesis course coordinator is required; a departmental committee selects the winner.