The Department of Psychology offers undergraduate scholarships and awards for psychology and neuroscience majors, with funding from $100 to more than $5,000.
These awards support students at different stages of their academic journey and recognize excellence in coursework, research, leadership and engagement both inside and outside the classroom.
The application is designed to give the awards committee a full picture of your academic experience, interests and goals. You’ll be asked to provide:
- General academic information, including cumulative GPA, total credit hours completed and anticipated graduation date.
- Background and eligibility information.
- Relevant experiences such as research or teaching assistantships, internships, lab involvement, community engagement and honors thesis work.
- Short essays responding to specific prompts.
- A current CV and an unofficial transcript.
Department of Psychology awards
Carlo Cefalu “Spirit of Life” Psychology Scholarship
Established in memory of Carlo Cefalu, a Department of Psychology student remembered for his kindness, generosity and desire to make the world a better place. This scholarship honors his dream of earning a PhD and serving underprivileged children.
Ernest Lindholm Award for Outstanding Senior in Biopsychology
Recognizes a senior psychology major whose research best represents the field of biopsychology. Established in memory of Ernie Lindholm, a longtime Department of Psychology faculty member. Selection considers academic achievement, leadership and financial need, with preference given to returning students.
John W. Reich Prize in Applied Social Psychology
Awarded to an undergraduate psychology major whose research reflects Emeritus Professor John W. Reich’s approach to applied social psychology — testing theory in real-world settings and addressing meaningful social issues using scientific methods. Applicants must be sophomores or above with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Joshua E. Zantek Undergraduate Scholarship Established by psychology alumnus Joshua E. Zantek, this scholarship supports meritorious undergraduate students with financial need by helping them dedicate more time to coursework, research, and ASU-related activities, including community outreach. Philip Mickelson Award for Excellence in Psychology Endowed by ASU alumnus and PGA champion Phil Mickelson, this award recognizes outstanding psychology majors entering or currently in their senior year who are also student-athletes. The award honors former The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Gary Krahenbuhl. Psychology Scholar Awards Six scholarships awarded to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who demonstrate strong academic performance and meaningful engagement in research or community-based applications of psychology or neuroscience. The Dariel Truter Overby Memorial Scholarship Awarded in memory of Dariel “Rusty” Overby, a psychology major whose life was tragically ended. Open to psychology majors, with consideration given to academic achievement, leadership, financial need, and a preference for returning students. The Smith Marshall Scholarship Awarded to one or two psychology majors each year, this scholarship supports underrepresented students with financial need pursuing a degree in psychology. Eligibility highlights include: • U.S. citizenship • Demonstrated financial need as defined by ASU Financial Aid and Scholarship Services • Attendance at an Arizona high school (preference given to K–12 education in Arizona) • Minimum GPA of 2.5 Selection is based on financial need, merit, adversity factors, geography, and other criteria that are neutral as to protected characteristics. Zita M. Johnson Child Study Scholarship Awarded to a psychology major pursuing a career working with young children. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 and have completed at least one upper-division course. Endowed in honor of Zita M. Johnson, former director of the Child Study Laboratory and a lifelong advocate for children and families.