Eileen Nelson Senior Scholarship for Senior Excellence

This scholarship recognizes exemplary involvement in the Honors Program, vigor in research and service, excellence in academics, and the intention to pursue graduate education in psychology. You can contribute to this fund by making a donation online.

  • 2015 - Zachary Buchin
  • 2016 - Allison Piotrowski
  • 2017 - Daroon Jalil
  • 2018 - Cerella Chandra
  • 2019 - Rachel Brown
  • 2020 - Keiva Brannigan
  • 2021 - Mallory Jungles
  • 2022 - Lauren Kristofco
  • 2023 - Ezrah Hickey

Casey Mitschele Dorsey Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes a student who has a record of exceptional performance among his or her peers. You can contribute to this fund by making a donation online.

  • 2015 - Caroline Prendergast
  • 2016 - Grant Pointon
  • 2017 - Michael Keiter
  • 2018 - Amanda Powell
  • 2019 - Morgan Welch
  • 2020 - Jordan Gamache
  • 2021 - Kayla Kemp
  • 2022 - Angela Dilao
  • 2023 - Shadther Feliz

James O. Benedict Senior Teaching Scholarship

This award is given to an outstanding senior who has demonstrated interest in a career in higher education in psychology or who has shown excellence as a teaching assistant. You can contribute to this fund by making a donation online.

  • 2015 - Sarah Killian
  • 2016 - Rachel Youssef
  • 2017 - Rebecca Seymour
  • 2018 - Ashley Rininger
  • 2019 - Nicole Zapparrata
  • 2020 - Emma Denelsbeck
  • 2021 - Katie Seidenberg
  • 2022 - Emily Brayton
  • 2023 - Angelina Clark

Virginia Andreoli Mathie Scholarship

This scholarship honors academic achievement and a demonstrated commitment to collaboration through service and research among rising seniors. You can contribute to this fund by making a donation online.

  • 2022 - Steven Davic
  • 2023 - Lynn Vassar and Kevin Cottrell

Jerry O. Haynes Memorial Award for an Outstanding Senior

This memorial award honors graduating seniors who possess outstanding records of achievement in academics, service, and research. *Prior to 2023, this award was called Jerry O. Haynes Memorial Award for Outstanding Seniors

  • 2015 - Erick Simmons
  • 2016 - Michael Keiter
  • 2017 - Allison Brandmark
  • 2018 - Eryn Donovan
  • 2019 - Matthew Best
  • 2020 - Casidy White
  • 2021 - Kayla Kemp
  • 2022 - Alyssa DiPalarmo
  • 2023 - Sarah Eggleston

Joel D. West Senior Distinguished Service Award

This award recognizes seniors who demonstrate commitment to the field of psychology through related service activities.

  • 2015 - Ethan Banner and Alexis Morse
  • 2016 - Eliana Segal
  • 2017 - Maria Camilla Restrepo Chavez
  • 2018 - Briana Craig
  • 2019 - Hannah Walker
  • 2020 - Meshayla Lumpkin
  • 2021 - Daniella Diaz
  • 2022 - Caroline Ramey
  • 2023 - Moriah McDonald

Senior Award for Achievement in Research

This award is given to senior students who have demonstrated significant achievement in research projects.

  • 2015 - Kerry Gaffney, Kathryn Howard, and Matthew Meccariello
  • 2016 - Nikole Gregg, Akyla Joseph, Richard "Ben" Krause, Kathleet Owens, and Lily Takahashi
  • 2017 - Melissa Manley and Maddison Miles
  • 2018 - Caroline Cole
  • 2019 - Morgan Welch
  • 2020 - Cassidy White
  • 2021 - Madison Sarlo
  • 2022 - Lauryn Miller
  • 2023 - Emily Chavez

Senior Award for Academic Achievement

This award is given to seniors who have demonstrated significant overall academic achievement in their studies, especially in psychology.

  • 2015 - Matthew Meccariello
  • 2016 - Emily Davis, David Deck, and Garrett Simkins
  • 2017 - *not awarded
  • 2018 - Korinthia Nicolai
  • 2019 - Jenny Perez and Gabe Gilmore
  • 2020 - Mira Gruber
  • 2021 - Faith Anderson
  • 2022 - Nicholas Trusty and Madison Sarlo
  • 2023 - Jonathan Henriques

Joann H. Grayson Outstanding Field Placement Award

Our students complete thousands of hours of service to the community in various settings. Award winners distinguish themselves by their commitment, use of psychological theory, and professional performance.

  • 2015 - Katie Werner
  • 2016 - Rebecca McCallister
  • 2017 - Madeline Palkovitz
  • 2018 - Caleigh Strother
  • 2019 - Rachel Brown
  • 2020 - Cassidy White
  • 2021 - Jaqueline Duchemin
  • 2022 - Megan Enright
  • 2023 - Sarah Eggleston

Outstanding Senior Thesis Award

Each year the Department of Psychology faculty recognize one completed thesis project for this award.

  • 2020 - Alyssa Williamson
  • 2021 - Madison Sarlo
  • 2022 - Catherine Hickman
  • 2023 - *not awarded

James J. Hart Memorial Scholarship

This memorial scholarship honors outstanding performance among junior psychology majors. You can contribute to this fund by making a donation online.

  • 2015 - Kathleen Owens
  • 2016 - Allison Brandmark
  • 2017 - Ashley Rininger
  • 2018 - Nicole Zapparatta
  • 2019 - Jordan Gamache
  • 2020 - Mallory Jungles
  • 2021 - Alyssa DiPalermo
  • 2022 - Madison Lane
  • 2023 - Kevin Cottrell

Leadership and Service Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate core leadership values of service, attitude, teamwork, and excellence. *Prior to 2023, this award was called JMU Leadership and Service Scholarship. You can contribute to this fund by making a donation online.

  • 2018 - Kathia Bonilla-Amaya
  • 2019 - Lauren Williams
  • 2020 - Maria Castillo
  • 2021 - Caroline Ramey
  • 2022 - Noah Dantinne
  • 2023 - Lindsay Bernstein

Junior Award for Achievement in Teaching

This award is given to juniors who have demonstrated significant achievement as a teaching assistant.

  • 2015 - Shane Herr and Mikala Morrow
  • 2016 - *not awarded
  • 2019 - Daniel George
  • 2020 - Caroline Abramowitz
  • 2021 - Mason Jones
  • 2022 - Rachel Hester
  • 2023 - Katevonni Solouangsana

LeAnn Whitlock Memorial Scholarship

LeAnn Whitlock’s family and friends created a scholarship fund to honor her and to recognize distinguished academic performance and service to the university by a minority student. You can contribute to this fund by making a donation online.

  • 2015 - Akyla Joseph
  • 2016 - Daroon Jalil
  • 2017 - Zuby Okafor
  • 2018 - Kayla Pichford
  • 2019 - Meshayla Lumpkin
  • 2020 - Oda Reinert
  • 2021 - Kiara Olatunde
  • 2022 - Wyatt Thomas
  • 2023 - Anaya Eley

Thomas E. & Sherry Woodroof Rogowski Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes students who have a record of exceptional experiences and performance. You can contribute to this fund by making a donation online.

  • 2015 - Briana Campbell
  • 2016 - Maria Camila Restrepo Chavez
  • 2017 - Kathia Bonilla-Amaya
  • 2018 - Lydia Florez
  • 2019 - Jackson Desjardins
  • 2020 - Rebecca Millson
  • 2021 - Michelle Pineda-Hernandez
  • 2022 - Amber Gessner
  • 2023 - Avery Knowlton

Junior Award for Outstanding Research

This award is given to juniors who have demonstrated significant achievement in undergraduate research projects. *Prior to 2023, this award was called Junior Award for Achievement in Research.

  • 2015 - Melissa Grant and Grant Pointon
  • 2016 - Nancy Mack
  • 2017 - Briana Craig
  • 2018 - *not awarded
  • 2019 - Cassidy White
  • 2020 - Madison Sarlo
  • 2021 - Maeve Register
  • 2022 - *not awarded
  • 2023 - Morgan Melchor

Outstanding Achievement in Statistics and Research Methods

This award is given to students who showed significant talent in methodology courses through creativity, diligence, and design.

  • 2015 - Taylor Coats, Emily Davis, Cayla Evans, Nikole Gregg, Madeline Massari, Caroline Morris, and Nancy Windsor
  • 2016 - Eryn Donovan, Christina Shulman, and Austin Vasallo
  • 2017 - Matthew Best, Ashley Runnells, Kimberly Bianco, Tommy Stewart, Alicia Mingione, Amanda Misak, and Nicole Zapparrata
  • 2018 - Katherine Landes, Nicole Shaffery, Emily Booker, Tatiana Swisher, Lauren Williams, Keiva Brannigan, and Emily Isola
  • 2019 - Zachary Holmes, Amanda Johnson, Ashley Johnson, Tatiana Swisher, Tiffany Rodriguez, Kaitlin Seidenberg, Emily Thornton, Danielle Valenti, and Allison Young
  • 2020 - Nick Trusty, Evin Tunador, Katherine Bloom, and Shannon Ledwith
  • 2021 - Chelsey Deacon
  • 2022 - Ashley Harris, Tyler Johnston, and Grace Young
  • 2023 - Savannah Hoover, Alyssa Smith, Teagan Davis, and Baylee Howell

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