Scott and Paul Pearsall Grant

Special requirement

Essay required

Specific majors

Overview

The Scott and Paul Pearsall Grant provides $10,000 to graduate and early career work that seeks to increase the public's understanding of the psychological pain and stigma experienced by adults with visible physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy. To qualify, you must be a full-time graduate student at an accredited university or an early career psychologist (no more than ten years post-doctoral). To apply, you'll need to submit an essay, a letter of recommendation, and details about your research project.

Status

Open for applications

Deadline

🗓 October 2, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.apa.org

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

FAQ

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