To apply, please submit:
A cover letter (not to exceed two pages, single-spaced) that includes the name of the award.
An abbreviated curriculum vitae (not to exceed two pages, single-spaced).
Two letters of recommendation from faculty members, advisors, and/or supervisors that are familiar with the applicant's leadership as well as ways in which the applicant has advanced or addressed women’s issues through her writing/publications, research, advocacy or other scholarly activities (not to exceed two pages, single-spaced).
A maximum 1500-word essay written by the applicant that describes her:
a. merit and qualifications for the award based on leadership position(s) held;
b. unique leadership style and philosophy of women’s leadership;
c. how her research, advocacy or other scholarly work in this area advances women and women’s issues; and
d. the candidate’s own future educational and professional goals.
If you are not an APAGS member at the time of submission, you may send a copy of the receipt you get when you join APAGS/APA electronically as proof of membership.
You may submit materials electronically or by mail. Application materials must be emailed by 12:00 pm ET on the day of the deadline.
For mail submissions, please send to:
CWN Award for Women’s Leadership
American Psychological Association of Graduate Students
750 First St. NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Confirmation
Once APAGS has received your application, you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application. If you apply earlier than 1 week of the deadline, you may expect to receive that email confirmation within 1 week of your submission. If you submit within the last week before the deadline, please allow up to 2 weeks after the deadline to receive your email confirmation. If you do not hear from APAGS after that time frame, please contact APAGS to confirm that your application has been received.
