Every year the Kentucky Psychological Foundation honors two recipients with a Multicultural Professional Development Award at the KPA & KPF Annual Convention. There are two award levels:

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The Multicultural Psychologist Professional Development Award

Award Amount: $500 

Application Requirements:
Qualified applicants are psychologists who represent a diverse group or population and a current KPA member in good standing.  Award money may be used for specific multicultural initiatives, training, conference, event, or membership dues to a multicultural national professional organization.

 

The Multicultural Student Professional Development Award

Award Amount: $350 

Application Requirements:

Qualified applicants are psychology graduate students representing a diverse group or population. Award money may be used for specific multicultural initiatives, training, conference, event, or dues to a multicultural national professional organization.

 

Application Deadlines:

Candidates must submit their letter of interest and CV no later than SEPTEMBER 19th.  Candidates must submit a letter that specifies what they would use the funding for and how much is needed, up to the limit of the award.

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Within one year after receiving the award, each winner will be required to submit a brief letter explaining how the award money was used and how the funds contributed to the goals stated in their application.

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How to Apply:

Send your letter of interest & CV to kpa@kpa.org with "KPF Multicultural Award" in the subject line.

 

Questions? Call 502.894.0777 or email kpa@kpa.org