Scholarship List
PAA offers a list of scholarships available to undergraduate, graduate, and international students studying psychology in Alberta. To access the List, please contact us at paa@paa-ab.ca.
*Please note that this List is provided to our members as a member benefit.
Graduate School Application Timeline
PAA offers a a recommended timeline with all the key stages of the grad school application process to reference and keep you on track. You can access the resource here.
*Please note that the Graduate School Application Timeline is provided to our members as a member benefit.
Helpful Links
College of Alberta Psychologists: The College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) is the regulatory body for the profession of psychology in the province of Alberta. Self-regulated professions establish entrance criteria and apply ethical codes and practice standards for the profession. The regulatory body also investigates complaints of unprofessional conduct and, where appropriate, takes steps to enhance the practice of its members to protect the public. Information about the College and about registration processes, professional conduct, legislation, and privacy, as well as a member registry, are available on this website. It is not a post-secondary or educational institution.
Canadian Psychological Association - Student Membership: Student Affiliates are students enrolled full-time or part-time in a Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Program, residing in Canada or the United States, who provide proof of enrollment in psychology (or a related field) at a recognized university for the current academic year. (Student Affiliates have access to BMS Liability Insurance and are not permitted to vote in the CPA’s Annual General Meeting).
- Click here for for the CPA’s fact sheet on applying to Canadian Graduate Schools.
ALIS (Government of Alberta) Psychologist Employment Details: Includes general information, average salary, average wage, minimum education, outlook, in-demand score, duties, working conditions, skills & abilities, and related fields of study.
Student Membership Info
A PAA Student Membership is an excellent way to advance your knowledge of and get involved in the profession. By joining PAA as a Student Member, you will:
Advance Your Professional Identity
- PAA connects, understands, and supports psychologists, students, and affiliates
Develop Your Voice
- Advocate for psychology and its consumers
- Defend scope of practice
- Enhance psychologists’ opportunities
- Inform the public and media
Receive Professional Development
- Discounted, accredited, and responsive continuing professional development opportunities
- Recognition and awards
Communicate
- Newsletters, Psymposium, and member advertising rates
- Opportunities to network, get involved, and shape the profession
Receive Tailored Support
- Discounted professional liability and home/auto insurance
- Discounted rates for goods and services
Specifically for Students:
- Support during the transition from student to Psychologist
- Student research awards and presentations
- Network with and learn from experienced psychologists
- Student-tailored resources
You can find more information about a PAA membership here.