For the Group Therapist/Student-GPF Scholarships and Awards

The Alonso Award for Excellence in Psychodynamic Group Theory

The Alonso Award for Excellence in Psychodynamic Group Theory reasserts, in a concrete way, the value of original thinking about psychodynamic group theory. Individuals may qualify in a variety of ways. Suitable entries include doctoral dissertations, videos, published papers, and other creative research. Submissions of entries should be emailed or mailed to the GPF office by November 1st of each year for consideration. An annual cash prize of $500 is presented.

The Aaron Stein Memorial Fund Award

The Aaron Stein Memorial Fund Award is given annually to honor the memory of Aaron Stein, a pioneer in group psychotherapy, and an inspiring teacher. The award recognizes organizations in the locale of the upcoming AGPA Annual Meeting that utilize the creative applications of group theory and technique to benefit the community, particularly in non-psychotherapeutic settings. Please contact the GPF office if you would like to recommend an organization. An annual cash prize of $500 is presented.

The Group Psychotherapy Foundation Social Responsibility Award

The Group Psychotherapy Foundation Social Responsibility Award is presented annually at the AGPA Annual Meeting with priority given to an AGPA Member or group of Members who has performed an exceptional service that ultimately benefits the public-at-large, nationally or internationally. This could include, for example, training professionals who have provided group interventions or direct services to a community in need, or those who have provided extensive pro bono work. Anyone can submit a nominee or an applicant can be self-nominated. The application must include the nominee(s) name, address, curriculum vita (of all individuals being nominated, if more than one) and a detailed reason for the award nomination. Additional letters of recommendation are encouraged to accompany the award nomination. Submissions are due to the GPF office by October 1st of each year.

Scholarships

The Anne Alonso Scholarship

The Anne Alonso Scholarship was established in 2002 in honor of Anne Alonso, PhD, CGP, DFAGPA, a distinguished teacher, trainer, practitioner and prominent theoretician will recognize demonstrated excellence in psychodynamic group psychotherapy. The award is for the full five-day tuition to the Annual Institute and Conference and includes a travel stipend.

The Barry Bukatman, M.D. Memorial AGPA Scholarship

The Barry Bukatman, M.D. Memorial AGPA Scholarship, sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Group Psychotherapy Society honors the memory of Barry Bukatman, M.D. who was President-Elect of the society at the time of his death in 2002. Preference will be given to a MAGPS member who is enrolled full time in an accredited training program or is a new professional in the first three years since graduation.

The Donald T. Brown GLBT Memorial Scholarship

The Donald T. Brown GLBT Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to helping clinicians-in-training participate in AGPA and Affiliate Society activities by attending the AGPA Annual Institute and Conference. Before his death of AIDS in 1988, Donald Brown participated with dedication and exuberance in the national and local governance of the AGPA. He was especially interested in the teaching and supervision of group psychotherapists. This scholarship is intended to encourage group therapists identifying as gay, lesbian, bisexual and/or transgender, or whose work is predominantly with these communities to attend the Annual Meeting.

The Josephine M. Cunningham-Tervalon Scholarship

The Josephine M. Cunningham-Tervalon Scholarship was established in 1999 in honor of Josephine M. Cunningham-Tervalon, MSW, CGP, FAGPA, a role model, mentor, teacher, supervisor, and leader, who has inspired the development of many colleagues, particularly women in the practice of group psychotherapy. This scholarship was established to evoke and encourage women of color to further their professional development and training. The award is for the full five-day tuition to the AGPA Annual Institute and Conference.

The Durkin-Glatzer Scholarships

The Durkin-Glatzer Scholarships were established in 1985 to commemorate the pioneering work of Helen Durkin, PhD, DFAGPA, and Henriette Glatzer, PhD, DFAGPA, outstanding thinkers, teachers, and clinicians whose efforts set a standard of excellence in the field of group psychotherapy. These scholarships encourage women entering or re-entering the field of group psychotherapy who show promise of making substantial contributions to the field to become actively involved in AGPA early in their careers. The annual scholarships include the five-day tuition for the AGPA Annual Institute and Conference and a stipend to help defray the cost of travel.

The Ruth Hochberg Scholarship

The Ruth Hochberg Scholarship is presented to a single parent, woman clinician to further her group psychotherapy education and training to enable her to attend AGPA's Annual Meeting. The Scholarship was established in honor of Ruth Hochberg, PhD, CGP, DFAGPA, a long-time contributor to group psychotherapy, AGPA and the GPF, and long-time supporter of women's issues. The award covers the full five-day tuition to the AGPA Annual Meeting.

The International Scholarship

The International Scholarship is awarded to group therapists from economically disadvantaged countries, allowing highly qualified candidates to participate in the AGPA Annual Institute and Conference. The five-day tuition and travel funds are provided.

The Susanne Jensen Scholarship

The Susanne Jensen Scholarship is awarded to support a foreign born woman who now works or trains in the United States as a group psychotherapist.

The Saul Scheidlinger Scholarship

The Saul Scheidlinger Scholarship was established in 1999 to celebrate more than 60 years of dedication to groups and group psychotherapy and the leadership and devotion to AGPA by Saul Scheidlinger, PhD, CGP, DFAGPA. An annual five-day tuition scholarship and travel stipend to attend the AGPA Annual Meeting is presented to a student who is training in child and adolescent group psychotherapy.

The Mary M. Tanenbaum Scholarship Fund

The Mary M. Tanenbaum Scholarship Fund supports an individual who has made a mid-life career change to become a mental health clinician.

The Wilkenfeld Psychiatric Resident Scholarships

The Wilkenfeld Psychiatric Resident Scholarships provides full tuition and travel stipends for two psychiatric residents to attend the Annual Meeting. Applicants from the Medical University of South Carolina at Charleston and the University of Texas Medical School-Houston will be given priority.

How To Apply:

A. Scholarship Application Deadline: November 1, 2009

1. Applications postmarked by the deadline will receive priority

consideration.

2. Applications postmarked after the deadline will be considered and will

be awarded scholarships on a funds available basis.

3. Applications may be submitted electronically (which is preferable) with materials (application and supporting) in word and/or PDF format.

B. The GPF Scholarship Committee must be in receipt of the following

application items before being considered for a scholarship:

1. Completed Scholarship Applicant Profile.

Click here to print the PDF form.

2. Current Curriculum Vitae.

3. Letter of introduction identifying your:

-Interest in and/or reasons for attending the Annual Meeting

-Present and future goals with particular focus to your plans in the

area of group therapy.

-Personal statement of financial need for a scholarship,

4. Two personal letters of recommendation, from someone

knowledgeable of your experience supporting your attendance at the

Annual Meeting, preferably from an AGPA member, Affiliate Society

member or a colleague or faculty member.

5. A completed Annual Meeting Registration Form with your event

selections:

-Special Institute

-2-Day Institute

-Conference - Full 3 Days or Single Day

-5-Day Institute and Conference Package

Click here to obtain and print the PDF form.

6. A completed AGPA Membership Application.

-Current or past AGPA members applying for a scholarship must be

members in good standing to be considered for scholarship funds.

Click here to print a PDF renewal form.

-Eligible first-time nonmember scholarship applicants are awarded an

AGPA membership as part of their Scholarship.

Note: Please submit the membership application without payment and indicate in you scholarship application that it has been submitted online.

Click here to submit an application online.

Please direct ALL inquiries and application materials to:

Group Psychotherapy Foundation, Inc.
25 East 21st Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10010
Telephone: 212-477-2677 Toll-Free: 877-668-AGPA (2472) Fax: 212-979-6627
Email: dfeirman@agpa.org

To make a contribution to the Group Psychotherapy Foundation, click here to complete a GPF Contribution Form.

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