To be eligible, the graduate student:

1. Must be a member of the Iowa Psychological Association
2. Be a DEI and/or social justice advocate through community involvement, volunteerism, or organizational involvement
   • Advocacy could look like completion of an impactful project, research in DEI/social justice topics, planning of or participation in an event, or involvement in an DEI initiative, and/or other demonstrated history of community involvement
   • Examples could include: volunteering with organizations supporting those who are housing insecure, advocating for more equitable and inclusive policies in their program or workplace, or being active in IPA’s Diversity and Social Justice Committee

To apply, submit the following materials:

1. CV
2. Letter of interest/nomination (500 words max) that clearly describe the following:
   • Examples of the student’s DEI and/or social justice service (e.g., name of the organization(s) for which the student volunteered, populations that were served, frequency of service)
   • How the student’s service benefited the target population or society
   • What the student learned or gained from the experience
   • One letter of support from a community member (e.g., advisor, supervisor, employer, mentor) that confirms the student’s DEI and/or social justice activities. This is in addition to the Letter of Interest/Nomination.