Please complete the recommendation form that corresponds with the scholarship the student is applying for (300-500 words is best!)
If you are providing a student with the same letter of recommendation for more than one award, please submit that letter of recommendation for each award.
You may provide your letter of recommendation in the essay box on the form or upload a Word document/PDF to the form.
All letters of recommendation are due October 31st by 5 pm
Questions? Email the Awards Committee
The Adrian Levy Scholarship (1985) is a gift from the Levy Family in memory of Adrian Levy, a former Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Mr. Levy was an alumnus of the New York University Rehabilitation Counseling Program. This scholarship supports MA students committed to working with individuals with disabilities (e.g., physical, developmental, cognitive).
Eligibility: MA Counseling Students
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This scholarship is awarded to doctoral students who display exceptional ability and promise in the areas of research, advocacy, and activism.
Eligibility: 2nd year PhD students and beyond
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This award is given to students in Applied Psychology who have demonstrated academic excellence and commitment to the Department.
Eligibility: 2nd year PhD students and beyond
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This award, established in honor of Professor Gil Trachtman, will be awarded to students for their contributions to serving children, parents, and teachers and being agents of change in righting the wrongs and inefficiencies of the systems that impact children and families. Preference is given to master's students who are on internship.
Eligibility: MA Counseling Students
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This scholarship is given to graduate students who are conducting empirical research related to child development.
Eligibility: 2nd year PhD students and beyond
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This award is given to graduate students who can demonstrate a need and a commitment to a career to bettering the lives of children and families.
Eligibility: 5th-year PhD students and beyond
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This award, established in honor of Professor Zlatchen, a member of the faculty from 1947 to 1959, will be awarded to school counseling graduate students for their contributions to improving the life conditions of vulnerable individuals or communities. Preference is given to school counseling students.
Eligibility: School Counseling students
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This award is given to students in Applied Psychology who demonstrate a commitment to innovation through supporting research, education, and intervention projects to solve social problems.
Eligibility: MA Counseling Students
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This award is given to students in Applied Psychology whose work uses interdisciplinary approaches to solving applied problems.
Eligibility: MA Counseling Students
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