Department of Psychology
Scholarships for Graduate Students in the Department of Psychology
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR KENTUCKY RESIDENTS
Dotson Graduate Scholarship
For incoming and current school and clinical graduate students.
Dr. Elsie Dotson was a clinical psychologist and a member of Western's Psychology
Department from 1960 until her retirement in 1986. Upon her death in 1989, a portion
of her estate was used to create a scholarship for a psychology graduate student.
Those of us who knew Elsie remember her with great affection and respect. She was
a superb teacher and clinical psychologist. She was strongly committed to the education
and welfare of our students, as is shown by the scholarship she endowed.
The Dotson scholarship is typically around $600. Dr. Dotson wished the selection committee to consider both academic merit and financial need in determining who receives the scholarship. Please take the time to provide relevant information on the application forms for the committee to consider in making this important decision.
Jaggers-Cave Graduate Scholarship
For 2nd year graduate students who are Kentucky residents and in the Department of
Psychology Ed.S. or M.A. programs.
Dr. Lourine Cave was a Western graduate who returned and served as a professor in Western's
Dr. Cave wished the selection committee to consider both academic merit and financial need in determining who receives the scholarship. The committee uses this information to determine the amount of scholarship to award. Please take the time to provide relevant information on the application forms for the committee to consider in making this important decision.
TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS:
To be considered for a scholarship for the following academic year,
- Complete the TOPDollar scholarship application form by February 1.
- In addition, complete this Department of Psychology Financial Aid form and submit it by February 1 to Dr. Carl Myers. DO NOT RETURN THE FORM TO FINANCIAL AID!
The Department of Psychology
Gary A. Ransdell Hall, Office 3012
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11030,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030
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