American Psychological Association of Graduate Students Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs Grant Program

APAGS' Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA) Grant Program

The mission of APAGS' Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (APAGS-CEMA) is to increase the membership and participation of ethnic minority graduate students within APAGS, advertise education and training opportunities for ethnic minorities, and enhance the recruitment and retention efforts for ethnic minority students in psychology.

APAGS-CEMA awards up to two $1000 grants for each Spring Semester, and up to three $1000 grants each Fall Semester for projects that recruit, retain, and/or enhance the training of ethnic minority graduate psychology students. Examples include, but are not limited to: workshops, conferences, speaker series, mentorship programs, and the development of student organizations with a focus on multiculturalism or ethnic minority concerns.

Grant applications due December 1 and May 16.

Required Materials

* Title Page that includes the name of the program, name and address of the applicant(s) and date submitted.

* Summary of the proposed project.

* Anticipated Speakers -(if applicable) include the names, professional titles and affiliations of all speakers.

* Evaluation - explain any evaluations or handouts that will be disseminated at the end of the program.

* Organizational Profile - provide general information about the organization or individual hosting the event, and any co-sponsoring organizations or individuals. Names of supporting faculty should also be included.

* Appendix - (if applicable) provide copies of any brochures or advertisements to publicize the program or event.

With the understanding that not all of the information listed above will be available by application deadline, please include as much information as possible.

Send required materials to APAGS-CEMA Grant Program, American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 750 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.