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Explore this helpful resource to find external scholarship opportunities you may be eligible for as a Saybrook applicant or student.
Countless Opportunities
This page offers a starting point for exploring the many external scholarship opportunities available to graduate students. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list, as numerous additional awards may be accessible based on your academic focus, personal background, or professional interests.
We encourage you to use this resource as a foundation for exploring external scholarships that reflect your goals and interests. While students are ultimately responsible for identifying and applying for these opportunities, we’ve curated this page to simplify your search and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
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The following websites can simplify your search for external scholarships based on your field of study, education level, and more:
https://bold.org/applicants/
https://scholarships360.org/
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search
https://www.fastweb.com/
https://www.collegescholarships.com/scholarships/search
https://www.scholarships.com/
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https://www.smartscholar.com/
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Featured External Scholarships
Below are select scholarships by discipline or student identity. These listings are updated periodically.
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Bridging the Dream Scholarship – Sallie Mae Fund
The Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students helps students access and complete their post-secondary education. Since 2021, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, 40 scholarships totaling $400,000 have been awarded to graduate students.
https://www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream-for-graduates/
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants to students actively working for peace and justice.
https://www.davisputter.org/
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
American Psychological Association
https://www.apa.org/about/awards/
David H. and Beverly A. Barlow Grant – APF
The David H. and Beverly A. Barlow Grant supports innovative basic and clinical research on anxiety and anxiety-related disorders conducted by graduate students and early career researchers.
https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/barlow-grant/
F.J. McGuigan Dissertation Award – APF
The F. J. McGuigan Dissertation Award supports dissertation research that addresses any aspect of mental function (e.g., cognition, affect, motivation) and seeks to understand the mind from both a behavioral and neural perspective.
https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/mcguigan-dissertation-award/
National Association of School Psychologists
https://www.nasponline.org/membership-and-community/nasp-awards-scholarships-and-grants
Psi Chi Honor Society:
https://www.psichi.org/page/awards
Steven O. Walfish Grants – APF
Steven O. Walfish Grants, supported by the APA Division 42 Next Generation Fund, promote and support the next generation of students and early-career practitioner psychologists to expand the knowledge base in the practice of psychology.
https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/walfish-competition/
Wayne F. Placek Grant – APF
The Wayne F. Placek Grant encourages research to increase the general public’s understanding of homosexuality and sexual orientation, and to alleviate the stress that LGBTQ+ individuals experience in this and future civilizations.
https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/placek-grants/
Counseling, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapy
American Counseling Association
https://www.counseling.org/advocacy/resources/toolkit/article/advocacy-101/2025/02/27/federal-grants-for-counseling
National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA) Scholarships
To apply for NAJA Scholarships, applicants must be pursuing graduate level studies in fields which address the special needs of children and youth; this includes, but is not limited to, Counseling, Psychology, Mental Health, Special Education, Speech Pathology, Exceptional Children, Remedial Skills Development, Hearing Impaired, and Gifted & Talented.
https://www.najanet.org/naja-scholarship
National Association of Social Workers Foundation
https://www.naswfoundation.org/Our-Work/Scholarships-Fellowships-Awards/Scholarships
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation Scholarships
Supporting counselors-in-training is integral to the NBCC mission. By providing scholarships and fellowships, NBCC increases the number of counselors committed to helping underserved communities, including, but not limited to, youth, older adults, rural or inner-city communities, and/or military-connected communities.
https://www.nbccf.org/programs
Health Sciences, Public Health, Nutrition, Mind-Body Medicine
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
https://eatrightfoundation.org/foundation/apply-for-funding/scholarships
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is proud to serve as the largest provider of dietetic scholarships to deserving students at all levels of study. More than 250 scholarships are available, and applicants only need to fill out one universal application to be matched with the ones the applicant is eligible to receive.
https://www.eatrightfoundation.org/apply-for-funding/scholarships
American Public Health Association
https://www.apha.org/professional-development/apha-internships-and-fellowships
National Environmental Health Association
https://www.neha.org/scholarships
Business, Leadership, and Organizational Psychology
Freidin Brown, P.A. & SAVE Social Justice Scholarships
The Freidin Brown, P.A. & SAVE Social Justice Scholarships provide financial support for LGBTQ+ and allied students who have strong connections to the South Florida community and are striving to lead in the field of social justice.
https://www.yourfloridatrialteam.com/scholarships/
Society for Human Resource Management
https://www.shrm.org/foundation/scholarships-grants-awards
Integrative, Functional, and Allied Health
Institute for Functional Medicine
https://www.ifm.org/about/access/scholarships
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