The University of Alaska Anchorage’s (UAA) PhD Program in Clinical-Community Psychology – with its emphasis on Indigenous and rural psychology – is uniquely suited to address Alaska Native and American Indian (ANAI) mental health needs in a culturally-congruent manner. A central component of UAA’s psychology PhD program is the Alaska Natives into Psychology (ANPsych) program, which aims to recruit ANAI students into psychology and mentor them toward completion of their degrees. Specifically, the ANPsych program: 

Supports  ANAI undergraduate and graduate student mentoring (career, academic, cultural) activities on campus; 

Enhances research and service project awards for ANAI undergraduate and graduate students; 

Expands scholarships and community partnerships for ANAI PhD students; and 

Develops (1) outreach and recruitment efforts to ANAI communities, tribal and rural colleges, and urban and rural high schools, (2) relationships with ANAI health organizations, and (3) activities to facilitate ANAI students’ academic progress. These ANPsych efforts are intended to address health issues, promote wellness, and better serve ANAI communities.

ANPsych can provide full scholarships to qualified and eligible ANAI students who are accepted into the UAA Psychology PhD program. Scholarships include a monthly living stipend, tuition and fees, a book allowance, and research support. Upon graduation, ANPsych scholars are expected to provide health care in organizations that serve ANAI communities. The ANPsych program is directed by Dr. E.J.R. David and is funded by the US Indian Health Service. For more information, please contact ANPsych.UAA@gmail.com.