Become a Psychologist

The deadline to apply for an ECP Scholarship is October 15, 2015.

Are you interested in joining the National Register of Health Service Psychologists? If yes, but the application fee is a barrier, you should apply for a National Register Early Career Psychologist (ECP) Credentialing Scholarship.

Early Career Psychologist Credentialing Scholarships were developed in conjunction with the APA Committee on Early Career Psychologists. These scholarships help ECPs (within ten years of award of doctoral degree) become credentialed as Health Service Psychologists by covering the cost of the credential review and registration fees.

To qualify for an ECP credentialing scholarship, you must have graduated from an APA/CPA accredited or ASPPB/National Register designated doctoral program (see a list of designated programs).

• A current CV
• An application letter describing your achievements and goals as an early career psychologist, as well as an explanation of how the National Register Health Service Psychologists credential will directly and positively impact your career. Also, include the name and email address of your doctoral program chair.
• To qualify for the ECP scholarship you must be licensed as a psychologist. If you are not licensed, indicate when you anticipate becoming licensed at the independent practice level.
• Do NOT submit credentialing application fees if you are applying for a credentialing scholarship that will cover these fees if awarded. Scholarships are not awarded retroactively and will only pay for credentialing fees not yet submitted. Paid application fees will not be refunded.

Upon the receipt of a credentialing scholarship, the award winner has 120 days to complete the National Register application and submit all relevant materials. We have awarded 308 ECP Credentialing Scholarships since the program's inception, so don't miss your chance to join your colleagues and take advantage of this opportunity.

Credentialing scholarships are made possible by donations to the National Register Scholarship Fund. We appreciate the generosity of all of the contributors