Welcome to Psi Chi,
the International Honor Society in Psychology
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Chapter
Upcoming Opportunities for Students
Psi Chi aims to provide students at the University of Hawaii with opportunities to advance their educational knowledge, service activities, and network connections.
Scholarships and Grant Opportunities
UHM Academic Merit Scholarships
These scholarships are designed to recognize the academic strengths of admitted students. There is no separate application for students to be considered for these scholarships.
Manoa Opportunity Grant
Award amount: Up to $4,000 and is dependent upon tuition charged and enrollment status. Funding is limited, preference is given to students who meet the FAFSA priority deadline of February 1st and are a State of Hawai’i resident. The grant will be prorated based upon your enrollment in UH Mānoa courses applicable toward your degree when not full-time. (Please see Registration page for definition of full -time) Courses taken at other UH campuses do not count towards enrollment for this grant.
Pacific Islander Opportunity Grant
Award amount: Up to $4,000 based on your enrollment status. Funding is limited, preference will be given to those who meet the FAFSA priority deadline of February 1st. The grant will be prorated based upon your enrollment in UH Mānoa credits applicable toward your degree when not full-time. Courses taken at other UH campuses do not count towards enrollment for this grant.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Entering Research and Creative Work (ERC) Funding
UROP provides the merit-based Entering Research and Creative Work (ERC) funding opportunity to motivated UHM undergraduate students with little to no research or creative work experience who successfully submit an ERC Funding Application. It provides a stipend of $1,500 per semester, up to a maximum of $3,000 for two semesters and is intended for students early in their academic careers who have more than 60 credits remaining in their bachelor’s degree program.
LGBTQ Student Scholarship
Open to undergraduate and graduate LGBTQ students for financial support, leadership development, and access to mentoring. Apply by December 5th.
STAR Scholarships
STAR helps students find scholarships they are best eligible for and facilitate the application process online. Mānoa academic departments select the candidates that receive the scholarships.
UHM Psychology Department Undergraduate Award Opportunities
The Department of Psychology has limited funds to award to Undergraduate students majoring in psychology who have demonstrated excellence in research or academic achievement. If you fall into either of these categories, you are encouraged to apply for this scholarship fund. A limited number of outstanding applicants will be awarded stipends valued up to $500 (budget pending).
Internship Opportunities
Keala Paid Internship with Hui 'Aina Pilipili
Contact: intern@hawaii.edu | Internships are part-time during the Spring 2024 semester. Under the supervision of the Native Hawaiian Coordinator of Hui ʻĀina Pilipili and partner internship supervisor, interns will assist internship sponsors with dedicated community and research projects related to Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island issues and communities. Students are required to register for SOCS 489-001 (Social Science Internship) or other approved UHM courses. For more information please contact intern@hawaii.edu.
Social Media and Community Management Internship
Apply via SECE (Job Number: 269161) | Deadline: October 31st, 2023 | Interning for Dynamo Hawaiʻi, interns will be responsible for the execution of strategic social media engagement, content delivery, and outreach to help them meet their goals
Social Media and Community Management Internship
Apply via SECE (Job Number: 269161) | Deadline: October 31st, 2023 | Interning for Dynamo Hawaiʻi, interns will be responsible for the execution of strategic social media engagement, content delivery, and outreach to help them meet their goals
Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative Internship
Apply by contacting Shaylynne Matayoshi (shaylynne.matayoshi@nm.com) | Deadlines: Dec. 5th, 2023 for Spring 2024; Apr. 15th, 2024 for Summer Session 1, 2024; and May 20th, 2024 for Summer Session 2, 2024 | Internships can also be obtained via SECE (Job Number: 260308) | SECE Deadline: October 31st, 2023 | The Northwestern Mutual internshipsgive interns a solid foundation of business-building skills and knowledge for immediate and future career success through their training & development. Interns will build a foundation of knowledge in the financial services industry, learning what it takes to be successful while sharpening their skills in communication and marketing to help build personal and professional self-confidence through the program's networking. With their year-round program, interns can grow their practice and obtain support for registrations & certifications such as the Series 6 & 63 or CFP®. Qualifications: Full-time students graduating between December 2023 and May 2025. All majors are welcome. To Apply: Send your resume to Shaylynne Matayoshi in the contact above. To explore credit options for internships, email intern@hawaii.edu.
Health Consulting Summer Intern 2024
Apply via SECE (Job Number: 269473) | Deadline: November 1st, 2023 | Mercer’s 2,500+ US Health Consultants deliver disciplined, consistent approaches, to benchmarking, data analytics, financial management, marketing, compliance, and communication. Duties include collection and analysis of health care claims and utilization data including cost projections and evaluations, assisting in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process on behalf of clients, and other duties assigned. Qualification: Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in business, math, statistics, economics, health policy, or related liberal arts major.
State of Hawai'i Hele Mua Internship
Apply via SECE (Job Number: 266475) | Deadline: November 1st, 2023 | The purpose of this 12-week program is to provide eligible candidates exposure to various high-demand occupations in state government that may transition into gainful employment in Hawaiʻi’s labor market. Interns will be placed in various Hawaiʻi executive branch departments including but not limited to: the Department of Human Services, Department of Accounting & General Services, and Department of Land and Natural Resources. Qualifications: College student or graduate or high school diploma or equivalent.
Educational Opportunities
Bank of Hawaii Mentorship
Bank of Hawaii will be holding a mentorship program for those who are interested in being paired up with a real life professional. Through this program, there will be many development opportunities such as resume workshops, mock interview, networking, etc. This program will run from October 2nd - November 13th. There are 5 spots reserved for FMA. If you're interested, speak to a board member at our next general meeting on how to proceed. View the guide below for more information.
Job Opportunities
Counselor Position at Po'ailani Inc.
Po’ailani, Inc., a dual diagnosis program for people with mental health and substance use disorders, wanted to share this job posting for any student who will be graduating at the end of this semester and is interested in starting to work as a counselor before graduating. They are hiring for our Outpatient program which is located in Kaneohe on the Windward side. They, of course, would provide training. If you are interested, please contact:
Jeanne Lemon, APRN, Clinical Supervisor
Po’ailani, Inc.
553 Kawainui St.
Kailua HI, 96734
808-263-1065
HIV Medical Case Manager Temp at Waikiki Health
Full time position. Pay $19.00/hr. Closing date December 1, 2023. SECE Job Number: 268977.
Kahala Clinic Office Assistant
Administrative work such as looking any insurances and verifying them, scheduling patients to their respective doctors, transferring of medical records and faxes. Looking for someone as soon as possible to work long term. 20 hrs/a week or more; flexible to your schedule.
Applies Behavioral Analyst Specialist at Center for Social Dynamics
Work with children (primarily ages 0-15), figure out goals and objectives for your clients and work with them to reach it during sessions. $20-$27/hr. Required to have a car with updated vehicle registration and safety checks.