Master of Social Work Scholarships

The School of Social Work offers Master of Social Work Graduate work-study scholarships to full-time M.S.W. students in field placement. These scholarships match federal work-study funds to enable recipients to obtain paid field placements in nonprofit agencies and organizations, up to a total of $2,000 per year. To be eligible for these scholarships, students should file the FAFSA, which can be obtained online at https://studentaid.ed.gov. The School of Social Work also offers scholarships to students enrolled full-time in the M.S.W. program. These include the Gladys Corvera-Baker Scholarship, available to Hispanic students who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need; the Juanita Handy Scholarship, awarded to a second-year minority and/or female student; and the Mary G. Davey Scholarship, awarded to a second-year student who is dedicated to child welfare. Specific information may be obtained by contacting the dean’s assistant at the School of Social Work.