APAGS will award a $1,000 grant for a project that promotes training and educational experiences in practice or services for persons with disabilities, or the recruitment, retention and training of individuals with disabilities. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: workshops, conferences, speaker series, mentorship programs and the development of student organizations with a focus on disability issues.
Eligibility
APAGS scholarships are available to graduate student members of APAGS who are enrolled at least half-time as a student in good standing at a regionally accredited university. If you are a student affiliate of the American Psychological Association and are in a masters or doctoral program, you are automatically a member of APAGS. Undergraduates are not eligible for these scholarships, nor are APAGS officers, subcommittee or task force chairs. Previous recipients of each award are not eligible to apply again for a period of five years.
How to Apply
Each application must include all of the following materials:
A summary of proposed projects (not to exceed two pages single-spaced).
Anticipated speakers: (if applicable) include the names, professional titles and affiliations of all speakers (not to exceed one page single-spaced).
Evaluation: explain any evaluations or handouts that will be disseminated at the end of the program (not to exceed two pages single-spaced).
Organizational profile: provide general information about the organization or individual hosting the event and any co-sponsoring organizations or individuals. Names of supporting faculty should also be included. (Not to exceed two pages single-spaced.) and/or
Appendix: (if applicable) provide copies of any brochures or advertisements to publicize the program or event (not to exceed two pages single-spaced).
Please submit each of these items as a separate PDF file. We will not accept Word documents. Letters of recommendation (if and only if stated as a requirement above) should also be in PDF form; however, we will accept both Word and PDF versions of the letter of recommendation only.
Submissions
Please note the online system will close at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the day of the deadline; all application materials must be submitted at that time. No mail submissions will be accepted. If you are not an APAGS member at the time of submission you may attach a copy of the receipt you get when you join APA/APAGS electronically as proof of your membership. Letters of recommendation may be submitted separately via email by the deadline. Submit your application online.
Please read this carefully: Approximately two months before an application is due, you will see this specific grant/award as a choice in the drop-down menu under “Grants” in the online submission form. Do not apply until the grant is listed in this menu as your application will not be accepted. Check back periodically if you are waiting for a chance to submit. The online system will close immediately on the due date and time. Late submissions will not be accepted. You will receive notification of your award decisions approximately two months after the due date.
Past Recipients
2012
Megan D. Cobb, Auburn University
"Conversations about Mental Health and Disability: Breakout Sessions at the annual Alabama Transition Conference"
2011
Melissa Anderson, Gallaudet University
"Working with Deaf Survivors of Abuse: A Skills-Based Training Workshop"
2009
Anisa Goforth & Nathan von der Embse, Michigan State University
"Evidence-based Assessment for Autism: A Skills-based Training Workshop"
