Alcorn County student at MSU receives national graduate fellowship
Contact: Paige Watson
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擜 prestigious award from the American Psychological Association is enabling a two-time Mississippi 大象APP graduate from Corinth to continue his studies at the university.
Antario S. Knight recently was chosen for APA鈥檚 Services for Transition-Age Youth Fellowship that helps cover academic expenses during the 2017-18 school year.
Knight received a master鈥檚 degree in May from the MSU College of Education and its Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Foundations. Also holding a 2013 bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology, he now will pursue an educational specialist degree in school psychology.
With offices in Washington, D.C., APA is the nation鈥檚 largest scientific and professional organization representing the field of psychology. Its more than 115,700 members include researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students.
STAY Fellowships recognize top students planning careers in mental health services for transition-age youth ages 16-25, as well their families.
As part of the recognition program, Knight will visit Washington in July for the APA Minority Fellowship Program鈥檚 summer institute.
鈥淚鈥檓 excited for the opportunity to further my knowledge within the field of mental health and community development, as well as to network with other professionals who have also committed to the development of the transition age population,鈥 Knight said.
He expressed appreciation to his department for its assistance in securing the fellowship.
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