Rising Psychiatry Scholars Program
The Rising Psychiatry Scholars Program by the American Psychiatric Association offers community college students immersive exposure to psychiatry research, skill-building, and mentorship over a year-long hybrid experience.
Funder: American Psychiatric Association
Due Dates: September 21, 2026 (Application deadline for Rising Psychiatry Scholars Program)
Funding Amounts: No direct monetary award; participants receive a Kaplan Critical Thinking course, mentorship, virtual sessions, and in-person networking.
Summary: Year-long hybrid program for U.S. community college students to explore psychiatry and medicine through skill-building, mentorship, and exposure.
Description
The Rising Psychiatry Scholars Program (RPSP), offered by the American Psychiatric Association, is a one-year hybrid initiative designed for students enrolled at accredited U.S. two-year colleges (community colleges). The program aims to foster interest in psychiatry and medicine by providing a structured curriculum that includes a Kaplan Critical Thinking course, virtual academic and career development sessions, mentorship from medical students, and an in-person networking event at the Future Leaders Academy. The goal is to help participants build foundational skills, explore mental health careers, and transition successfully to four-year colleges, ultimately supporting a more diverse future psychiatric workforce.
