APA Division 2 Civic Engagement Award

About this program

APA Division 2 offers the Civic Engagement Award to recognize leadership and engagement in applying psychological science to benefit communities at the local, national, or global level, including direct community involvement or incorporation of civic-engagement pedagogies (e.g., service-learning) into teaching. The recipient receives $1,500, a plaque, and up to $1,500 to attend Division 2’s Annual Conference on Teaching during the award year (total up to $3,000). The posted notice does not specify formal eligibility criteria or application procedures; interested applicants should verify eligibility and submission requirements with APA Division 2 and note the 10 February 2026 deadline.