EIU Department of Psychology

Awards for which Students are
Selected by Faculty

Donald A. and Marie Rothschild Award

Established in memory of Dr. Donald A. Rothschild, a member of the Eastern faculty from 1934-1967 and Head of the Department of Psychology, this annual award is given to a Psychology major who is a junior and who demonstrates the potential for making a significant contribution to psychology.

Spencer-McGown-Wilson Award

• This award of approximately $2000 is given annually to a student majoring in Psychology who has demonstrated a capacity for excellence in the quantitative and experimental areas of Psychology. The minimal requirements are as follows:
• Completion of Statistical Methods in Psychology (PSY 3610) with a grade of "A"
• Completion of Research Methods/Experimental Psychology (PSY 3805) with a grade of "A"
• Junior or Senior year status.
• Special consideration will be given to any student who has had a research project accepted for publication or published in a refereed Psychology journal or who has presented a paper or poster at a regional (MPA) or national (APA, APS) association meeting. Other consideration will be given to students who have papers or posters officially accepted for future presentation in national or regional conferences.
• In the case where 2 or more candidates are considered to be equally qualified by the committee, the scholarship will be awarded to the student with the highest overall GPA.

Fred L. Yaffe Award

For recognition of outstanding achievement in research as an undergraduate Psychology student.

Awards for which Students are
Selected by Student Organizations

Psi Chi Outstanding Student of the Year

Psychology Club's Most Valuable Member