Van Kirk and Cole Scholarship

UPDATED 2025/2026

This scholarship recognizes students who are active members of Psi Beta and Psychology Club. Students considered for this award have demonstrated a passion for the field of psychology and excellence in leadership, research, and community service.

To be considered for this scholarship you:

  • Must be involved with at least one of the following groups on campus:
    Psi Beta
    Psychology Club
  • Must have a 2.5 (C+) GPA
  • Must be enrolled at least part-time at Mesa College
  • Must demonstrate service to others
  • Must demonstrate leadership
  • Must provide verification of Psi Beta chapter involvement letter
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must major in one of the following areas:
    Psychology

 


Award funds will be disbursed:
Immediate release of full award (May)

Award
$250
Deadline
02/17/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. 2025: Your Educational Journey. Please share the following: The educational journey that led you to Mesa, including what you did before coming here and what made you decide to enroll at Mesa. Your future goals, including what you plan to do after graduation from Mesa and what your long-term career and educational goals are. Why you chose your major or field of study. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  2. 2025: Resiliency Question. Please share the following: How you have exhibited resiliency in your life. Specific examples of a challenge or challenges that you have overcome. How this scholarship will have a meaningful impact on your educational journey. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  3. 2025: Financial Need. Submit an original essay describing your financial need. Mention if you are eligible for PELL or BOG funding, or describe why you are not eligible for PELL or BOG. Include any outside financial support you receive from all sources. (500 words)
  4. 2025: Community Service. Please share your experience regarding ways you give back to your community, this may include volunteerism, or helping out with family, friends, church, etc. (500 words)
  5. 2025: Leadership. Please describe your individual leadership style and discuss a specific incident or event where its characteristics demonstrated beneficial service to the campus or your community. Additionally, define what that service has meant to you. (500 words)
  6. 2025: Please describe your involvement in the chapter of Psi Beta including (if applicable) leadership roles, community work, events, field trips, workshops, etc. What has this involvement meant to you?
  7. 2025: If you are a member of Psychology Club please share with us why you are unable to join Psi Beta.
  8. Please attach your CV/resume and verification of chapter involvement letter by a current Psi Beta advisor
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