Students in the field of social work can apply for grants from schools and industry groups.
Social workers provide a wide range of mental health services to people in a variety of settings. Students who are training to become social workers are eligible for grants that cover academic expenses and field placements. Students can apply for these awards from industry organizations and schools that offer this field of study.
Judith Holm Memorial Student Awards Program
The Center for Clinical Social Work sponsors the Judith Holm Memorial Student Awards Program for social work students in master's programs. Five cash grants of $1,000 are awarded to students who submit the best academic papers on clinical social work. The panel of judges includes faculty members from social work schools around the nation, center directors, and selected practicing social workers. Applicants must be in their final year of their degree program and in good academic standing. Submitted papers must be endorsed by the student's faculty sponsor and field sponsor. Submission can be made via email or postal mail.
Attn: Holm Awards
Center for Clinical Social Work
Shetland Park
27 Congress St. #501
Salem, MA, 01970
800-694-5285
centercsw.org
Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial MSW Scholarship
The National Association of Social Workers sponsors the Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial MSW Scholarship for students who are committed to working with Native American and Hispanic communities in the United States. Up to ten students receive an award for one year ranging from $1,000 to $4,000. Students must be NASW members and gain acceptance into an accredited MSW school. The award is renewable. A minimum 3.0 GPA is also required. Students must submit a biography, two references, transcripts, and a letter from an advisor if they are applying for renewal.
Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial MSW Scholarship
NASW Foundation
Executive Office
750 First Street, NE, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20002-4241
202-408-8600
naswfoundation.org
Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial MSW Scholarship
NASW also sponsors the Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial MSW Scholarship for students who work in are or interested in practicing in African-American communities. One $2,000 award is given each year to a student who is a member of NASW. All applicants must gain acceptance into an accredited MSW school and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must submit a biography, two references, transcripts, and a letter from an advisor if they are applying for renewal. The award is renewable.
Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial MSW Scholarship
NASW Foundation
Executive Office
750 First Street, NE, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20002-4241
202-408-8600
naswfoundation.org
University of Michigan Global Social Work Grant
The University of Michigan awards funds to students who are interested in social work research or volunteer work abroad. Students enrolled in Michigan's School of Social Work receive up to $3,000 and must be accepted into a special studies or field placement overseas. Applicants must submit a detailed budget of their trip, a project description, and signatures from a faculty advisor and field liaison.
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
Office of Field Instruction
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
734-764-3309
ssw.umich.edu
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