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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

 

PAUL E. HENKIN TRAVEL GRANTS

American Psychological Foundation (APF) Mission and Funding

The APF provides financial support for innovative research and programs that enhance the power of psychology to elevate the human condition and advance human potential both now and in generations to come.  It executes this mission through a broad range of scholarships and grants.  For all of these, it encourages applications from individuals who represent diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation.

 

The Paul Henkin Grant program funds travel awards for qualifying students through Division 16, school psychology.  Its description, application requirements, and procedures appear below.

 

Description

This program seeks to promote the development of students oriented toward careers in school psychology, providing grants to student members of APA Division 16 (school psychology) to help offset registration, lodging, and transportation costs incurred in convention attendance.

 

Program Goals

-          Enrich the field of school psychology by supporting its promising younger members

-          Facilitate growth of aspiring school psychology professionals through experiential learning opportunities afforded by the APA convention

 

Funding Specifics

-          Up to $1,000 annually for registration, lodging and transportation expenses

 

Eligibility Requirements

-          Student membership in APA Division 16

-          Demonstrated commitment to pursuit of a school psychology career

-          Those receiving any APA travel reimbursement for convention attendance are ineligible

 

Evaluation Criteria

-          Conformance with stated program goals

-          Demonstrated understanding of the field of school psychology, including its demands, research and application opportunities, and the value of continuing professional development for contributing to its advancement

-          Applicant’s scholarly accomplishments and potential in this field

 

Proposal Requirements

-          Completed application form

-          500 word essay with reference to program goals and criteria

-          CV  

-          Letter of recommendation

 

Submission Process and Deadline 

Submit a completed application online at http://forms.apa.org/apf/grants/ by April 15, 2010.

                  

 

Questions about this program should be directed to Kim Palmer Rowsome, Program Officer, at krowsome@apa.org.