Department of Psychology

Psychology Awards:

$100 prizes presented to students in each academic year for highest combined academic performance in the psychology required curriculum courses. No application is required.

The William Glassman Prize :
The William Glassman Prize in Psychology was donated by Professor Emeritus William Glassman of the Department of Psychology at Ryerson University. Each year, this prize (a minimum of $500) will be awarded to one full-time Psychology student completing his or her 3rd year of study and who meets the criteria and guidelines (see PDF link). Students will typically apply for this award at or near the completion of their third year of study.

Deadline to Apply: Monday, May 5th, 2014

Submit to: Sarah Carmichael, JOR-901, by 4pm.

American Psychological Association

The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
ABCT has several Special Interest Groups (SIGs) which offer awards to students who are presenting research at ABCT related to the mission of a SIG.  For example, the Anxiety Disorders SIG offers a student research award to students presenting research on anxiety disorders at ABCT that year.   Information on the different SIGs, and contact information for each SIG can be found by clicking on this link: Current ABCT Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

The Canadian Acoustical Association
These awards are particularly relevant for psychology students: Hetu Prize (prize: book and subscription to journal); Student Presentation Award (prize: $500).

CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research) Master’s Awards
Open to 4th year A range undergraduate students considering pursuing graduate studies in the 2013/2014 academic year. Prize: $17,500/Year. More information at: http://www.cihr.ca/  or http://www.ryerson.ca/graduate/funding/cihr/

Deadline to apply:  Note there is a double deadline:

Fri Nov 23 - Deadline to submit CIHR signature pages to Tara Stallberg in JOR-941 by 4pm.

Fri Nov 30 - Deadline to submit CIHR online application

Please email Lisa Vuong for clarification at lisa.vuong@psych.ryerson.ca

CPA Community Psychology: Dr. Patrick O'Neill Student Presentation Award
Given to the student with the strongest submission in the Community Psychology Section at the annual convention of the CPA. The presentation can be in any format (i.e., poster, oral presentation). Prize: $100 and Certificate. Click on the above link for details.

Deadline to apply: May 31 annually

OGS (Ontario Graduate Scholarships)
Open to 4th year A range undergraduate students considering pursuing graduate studies in the 2013/2014 academic year. Scholarship: $15,000/Year. Click for OGS application instructions.

Deadline to apply:

New Students - time of application

Returning Students - January 13, 2013

Submit to Lisa Vuong, JOR-901, by 4pm.

NSERC (Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada) Scholarships
Open to 4th year A range undergraduate students considering pursuing graduate studies in the 2013/2014 academic year. Scholarship: $17,300/Year.
More information can be found at:  http://www.ryerson.ca/graduate/funding/nserc.html

Deadline to apply: Note there is a double deadline:

Wed Oct 3 - Deadline to submit hard copies of official transcripts to Lisa Vuong.

Wed Oct 10 - Deadline to apply to NSERC online application and submit hard copy of application to Lisa Vuong.

Submit to Lisa Vuong, JOR-901, by 4pm.

Please email Lisa Vuong if you need clarification at lisa.vuong@psych.ryerson.ca

SSHRC (Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada) Awards
Open to 4th year A range undergraduate students considering pursuing graduate studies in the 2013/2014 academic year. Scholarship: $17,500/Year.
More information can be found at:
http://www.ryerson.ca/graduate/funding/fundingsshrc.html

Deadline to apply: Friday, October 19 at 4pm. Bring hard copy of SSHRC application to Lisa Vuong and verify SSHRC online application.

Submit to Lisa Vuong, JOR-901, by 4pm.

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
A non-governmental association representing Canadian universities, at home and abroad. For undergraduate and graduates.

CanLearn
Provides funding information for Canadian citizens in post-secondary education and beyond.

Community of Science
A privately held company funded by John Hopkins University to create an international database of university-based scientific research. Primarily for American institutions but some options for Canadian institutions.

FastWeb
Scholarship information for colleges and universities in the U.S.

National Educational Association of Disabled Students
NEADS includes a directory where students with disabilities can access information on scholarships, bursaries, awards, and government programs.

Scholarships Canada
Extensive Canadian scholarship portal, covering scholarships, student awards, bursaries and grants and information about student loans, applications and budget planning.

The SmartStudent Guide
Information helpful for students planning to study in the  U.S.

The Student Awards Site
Highly recommended by graduate students. A Canadian website for both undergraduates and graduate students. It generas (for no cost) a list of awards for which a student is eligible, based on their profile (gender, ethnicity, parents' details, etc.).