Welcome to MPAGS
The Michigan Psychological Association of Graduate Students
 

We are a new organization, sponsored by MPA. Our mission is to promote the highest standards in the teaching, training and practice of psychology in order to further the education and professional development of graduate students in psychology. We will be developing programs of interest to graduate students in psychology and are anxious for your input. In addition, we plan to reach out to undergraduate students with an interest in pursuing graduate studies in psychology. 


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Marlene O'Neil Scholarship Application Form

This scholarship is presented in honor of Marlene O'Neil, retired Executive Director of the Michigan Psychological Association, for her 26-year stewardship of the MPA, and for her dedication to the advancement of the association and the profession of psychology.

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Name (last, first, middle) ______________________________________________________

School Address (street, city, state, zip code): _______________________________________

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Home Address (street, city, state, zip code): _______________________________________

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Phone: __________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________

Name of university: ___________________________________________________________

Degrees Held (expected), Date (expected), institution and department where study will be conducted:

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Along with this completed form, please enclose:

Two letters of recommendation from Deans, Department Heads, Clinical Supervisors and/or Professors who have supervised your most recent academic or clinical work. These letters should present essential facts regarding:

a) scholastic record
b) character and personality
c) potential as researcher and/or clinician
d) ability to represent the highest standards of psychology

The head of the Department where you proposed to do your work must execute the following statement:

Name of applicant: _______________________________________________ is acceptable to this department for the standards connected with this scholarship.

Date: _____________________________________

Signature of Department Head: ________________________________________________

Name of Department: ________________________________________________________

I hereby certify that all information provided in this application is true and correct.

Date: _____________________________________

Applicant's Signature: ________________________________________________________

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Statement outlining your career objectives:

 


 


 


 


List of awards, honors and scholarships/fellowships received:

 


 


 


 


Summary of teaching, research and clinical experience:

 


 


 


 


Tell us something interesting about yourself:

 


 


 


 


What led to your desire to become a psychologist?

 


 


 


 


What do you see as the most challenging issues confronting the profession?

 


 


 


 


Checklist:

  • MPA 2008 membership
  • Completed, signed application form
  • Up-to-date academic transcripts
  • At least two letters of recommendation

Timelines:

  • Application submitted by September 1, 2008
  • Successful applicant notified by September 21, 2008
  • Award presentation at MPA Fall Convention October 19-20, 2008 (attendance not required)

Return completed application to:

Marlene O'Neil Scholarship Fund
Michigan Psychological Association
2105 University Park Dr., Ste. C-1
Okemos MI 48864

For questions:
Michigan Psychological Association
(517) 347-1885

 

 

 



 

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