American Psychological Foundation Violet and Cyril Franks Scholarship

The APF Violet and Cyril Franks Scholarship supports graduate-level scholarly projects that use a psychological perspective to help understand and reduce stigma associated with mental illness. The scholarship helps address research which shows that stigma is a significant barrier to treatment and recovery for many of the 50 million Americans living with mental illness. The amount of the scholarship is $5,000.

Eligibility

• Graduate student in good standing at an accredited university.
• Demonstrated commitment to stigma issues.
• IRB approval must be received from host institution before funding can be awarded if human participants are involved.

Proposal Requirements

• Description of proposed project to include goal, relevant background, target population, methods, and anticipated outcomes (format: 5 pages; 1-inch margins, no smaller than 11-point font, single-spaced).
• Detailed budget and justification.
• CV, 5 pages max.
• Letter of recommendation from faculty advisor.

Submission Process

• Apply online now.