Grants for Social Work Students

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