Scholarship:
WPS Scholarships
WPS is excited to announce the launch of our inaugural Neurodiversity and Student Diversity Scholarships contests! These scholarships aim to increase access to psychological and behavioral health education among diverse and neurodiverse backgrounds. Learn more about each scholarship and how to apply below.
WPS Corporate Social Responsibility Mission
WPS helps redefine possibilities for serving the communities where we work and live. We aspire to make a positive local and global contribution through the actions we take:
- Building authentic relationships with community organizations
- Investing in partnerships with institutions that train clinicians and educators
- Fostering growth in the diversity of clinicians, educators, and practitioners by broadening who has access to education in these fields
- Minimizing our impact on the environment
- Providing support for the well-being and development of our staff
Scholarship Programs
WPS Neurodiversity Scholarship
WPS is committed to supporting college students in their educational pursuits and helping to develop the next generation of neurodiverse psychological and behavioral health professionals. The winner of the WPS Neurodiversity Scholarship will receive a $2,500 scholarship to help them further their education.
Who is eligible for the WPS Neurodiversity Scholarship?
Any current student of an accredited two-year or four-year American university or college is welcome to apply. Students should have identified neurodivergence, such as autism, ADHD, or other learning disability. Major must support the career path toward becoming one of the following:
- Clinician
- Educator
- Special Educator
- School Psychologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Speech Language Pathologist
- School Administrator
WPS Scholarship for Student Diversity
WPS is committed to supporting college students in their educational journeys and encourage diversity in the psychology and behavioral health fields. The WPS Scholarship for Student Diversity winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship to help further their education.
Who is eligible for the WPS Student Diversity Scholarship?
All students with unique experiences and perspectives related to the diverse aspects of their identity are welcome to apply. Diversity encompasses a person's race, ethnicity, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, language, disability, etc. Any current student of an accredited two-year or four-year American university or college is welcome to apply. Major must support the career path toward becoming one of the following:
- Clinician
- Educator
- Special Educator
- School Psychologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Speech Language Pathologist
- School Administrator
How to Apply
Application
All applicants must fill out the Application Form below. You may either copy and paste your essay or provide a link to the document via Google Docs or another similar platform. If you share the link, please ensure you allow "Read Only" and don't provide editing privileges. Applicants may upload or share a link to a video submission instead of a traditional essay.
- How do you define and embody your diversity/neurodiversity?
- How has your diversity/neurodiversity impacted your life experiences?
- How has your diversity/neurodiversity impacted your career choice?
- How has your diversity/neurodiversity moved your educational path to that career?
All candidates must use the Application Form below to complete their submission.
Questions? Reach out to us at scholarship@wpspublish.com
Required information will include:
- Link to essay or video
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Your school, major, and graduation date
2023–2024 Scholarship Winners
WPS Neurodiversity Scholarship
“Like an army soldier, I have accrued a battery of pins that serve as my labels, all with different stories and denotations: autistic, disabled, abuse survivor, woman. For most of my life, my pins were displayed with emotions of shame and fear, but by advocating for my community, the distinguished enamel of ‘autistic autism researcher’ will be worn with pride and honor.”
– Samantha Harker
WPS Scholarship for Student Diversity
“I am the ancestor of a people of resilience. I am a Cowlitz Native American... It was not until I became an adult in my early 40s that I began to draw strength from my Native heritage to help me overcome my own traumas.”
– Raine Iyall-Fawcett
Additional Information
Selection Process and Notification
The WPS Scholarship Committee will review all essays and videos received; they will choose one winner before the spring semester. Once we select a winner, we will contact them by February 1st, 2024.
Students must agree to the terms and conditions to be eligible for the scholarship, including a media consent form. After you submit your application, we'll review it and ask your permission to share it. If selected, you must provide proof of enrollment via a letter from your university or college with your graduation date.
Good luck with your scholarship application!
Additional Details
The scholarship funds awarded are to be used for tuition and books only. Once awarded, a check will be written to the recipient's school of choice and credited for academic costs. The scholarship is non-renewable, and recipients are only eligible to receive it once during their lifetime.
Have Any Questions?
You can direct any questions regarding our scholarship essay contests to scholarship@wpspublish.com.
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