Awards & Scholarships
Did you know that you might be eligible for a scholarship or a grant? ABGP awards offset the cost of board certification in group psychology.
Who we are
The American Board of Group Psychology (ABGP) represents the Group Specialty within the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). Group Psychology is recognized as a specialty by both the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
What we want to do
We believe that Board Certified training directors and group coordinators are great role models for graduate students and early career psychologists. ABGP is seeking to expand the number of board-certified Group Specialists among highly qualified Training Directors or Group Coordinators focused on Group Psychology.
The awards
In 2018, ABGP created the Training Director/Group Coordinator and the Diversity Awards. Each year two awardees are given a contract letter with outlined expectation of completing the board certification in group psychology within two years. When first announced, the awards covered up to $1,000 each to defray the costs of the application and examination process in group psychology, including travel and lodging. The awards apply only to candidates who have not yet attained ABPP board certification.
The difference between ABPP and ABGP awards. The ABPP Foundation provides awards to training directors in any specialty. ABGP’s award is specifically for training directors or group coordinators involved in training programs with an emphasis on the specialty of group psychology.
Who can apply
Current Training Directors, co-directors, or Group Coordinators that meet current ABPP criteria (e.g., degree, licensure, experience) to become board certified in group psychology, and are either:
- Part of an APA-accredited doctoral training program in clinical, counseling, or school psychology which includes an emphasis on group psychology, or
- Part of an APA-accredited or APPIC member internship/postdoctoral residency program in psychology which includes an emphasis on group psychology.
What applicants submit
- Current CV.
- A brief statement (500 words or less) describing your interest in ABPP board certification and how board certification might enhance your current work in training doctoral students in group psychology. Please describe your group responsibilities and the number and type of hours devoted to teaching and supervising group psychology.
What is expected of you
Upon receiving the award, you are expected to complete the application for board certification in group psychology within two years from the date of the award notification.
How and when you are reimbursed
Requests for reimbursement of expenses associated with the application process should be submitted after the successful completion of all requirements for board certification in group psychology, including the oral examination. Receipts for expenses associated with the process of applying for and completing ABPP board certification need to be submitted at that time.
Current cycle
Amounts, deadlines and forms change from year to year. See Awards, Grants & Scholarships for Group Psychology on ABPP .
Have questions? We would be delighted to talk to you.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the ABGP — whether you are a graduate student or a late-career psychologist.