Bourne/Yaroush Family Scholarship in Psychology

The Bourne/Yaroush Family Scholarship is provided through The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience and the University of Colorado Boulder. Recipients of the Bourne/Yaroush Family Scholarship are awarded for one-year. This is a one-time scholarship.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be a current sophomore or junior with a declared major in Psychology or Neuroscience in the College of Arts & Sciences.
  • Show an interest in cognitive psychology.

How to Apply

To apply for consideration, you must:

The application consists of a short (150-200 word) essay describing the student’s interest in cognitive psychology.

Students with demonstrated financial need as determined by the FASFA/CASFA are also given consideration.

This scholarship is open to qualified CU Boulder applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal, and Regent law.

Award
$5,000
Schools, Colleges, Departments
College of Arts & Sciences
Deadline
03/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. What will your academic level for the NEXT school year be? (You must be a current sophomore or junior to apply.)
  2. Briefly describe your interest in cognitive psychology (150 - 200 words).
  3. Number of PSYC and/or NRSC classes taken (including current semester)
  4. Number of cognitive psychology relevant courses taken (if any; including current semester)