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The APA Campus Ambassador Program (CAP) empowers students to become campus leaders, grow their network within the psychology community, and gain exclusive opportunities, recognition, and rewards along the way.
All APA student affiliates and graduate student members are encouraged to apply!
Lead the Future of Psychology on Your Campus
Become a Leader on Your Campus
Serve as an APA representative and help connect your peers with valuable psychology resources, events, and opportunities.
Build Meaningful Connections
Expand your network by meeting fellow psychology students, APA leaders, and professionals across the field.
Access Exclusive APA Opportunities
Gain access to leadership opportunities, recognition, and rewards available only to Ambassadors.
2026-2027 Application Opens July 15!
Are You a Returning Ambassador?
We highly value the contributions of our previous CAP participants and warmly welcome you to apply again.
However, please note that only first-year Campus Ambassadors are eligible to earn prizes. Returning Ambassadors will have the opportunity to gain experience, build connections, and contribute to our community, but will not be eligible for prize incentives.
Thank you for your understanding and for your ongoing support of the APA Campus Ambassador Program!
Program Details
As a Campus Ambassador, you’ll connect fellow students with APA resources, opportunities, and free student membership — helping expand engagement with the world's largest scientific organization representing psychology.
You’ll gain:
- Leadership and campus outreach experience
- Exclusive access to APA resources and communities
- Opportunities to build professional and peer connections
- Special recognition and rewards from APA
All APA student affiliates and graduate student members are encouraged to apply!
The application for the 2026-2027 cohort opens on July 15.
Your CAP Journey
Application Opens
July 15
Application Closes
Aug. 15
Program Term Begins
Sept. 1
Opportunities, Experiences, Networking, & Rewards!
Sept. 2026 - June 2027
CAP Journey Complete
June 2027
All APA student affiliates and graduate student members are encouraged to apply! Please allow 2-3 weeks for APA to review your application.
Important note: Be sure to use the email address associated with your APA member profile.
Apply to Become an APA Campus Ambassador
It's been such an honor working with APA. It has helped me a lot in my Bachelor's...as well as my dissertation. All the resources and support offered by APA are beyond what a student can dream of.
— Ureeda, APA Campus Ambassador, Pakistan
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What Our Ambassadors Say
I’m truly honored to be part of the APA CAP community. Being an APA Ambassador has been an incredibly meaningful experience, and I’m very grateful for the opportunity to contribute to APA’s mission.
— Gabi, APA Campus Ambassador, Brazil
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