Social Work Undergraduate Scholarships

Epilepsy Foundation Behavioral Sciences Student Fellowship

• The Epilepsy Foundation of America sponsors a scholarship program for undergraduate students in the behavioral sciences including social work degree programs. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate social work program at an accredited college or university. The $3,000 award is presented to students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing studies or research in an area related to epilepsy.

  Epilepsy Foundation of America
  8301 Professional Place
  Landover MD 20785
  800-332 1000
  epilepsyfoundation.org

National Association of Black Social Workers Scholarship

• The National Association of Black Social Workers offers a scholarship to African-American undergraduates who are pursuing degrees in social work. Applicants must be current members of the NABSW and must be recommended by a member of their student chapter to be considered for the award. Scholarship awards range from $250 to $2,000 and recipients must demonstrate academic achievement, service to the community and a interest in conducting research in the black community.

  Scholarship Committee
  National Association of Black Social Workers
  2305 Martin Luther King Ave. S.E.
  Washington, D.C. 20020.
  202-678-4570
  nabsw.org

NOHS Outstanding Human Services Student Scholarship

• The National Organization for Human Services offers a scholarship program to students pursuing degrees in human services fields including social work. Applicants must be student members of the NOHS and must be recommended by a faculty member of their social work program. Applicants must also demonstrate their contribution to the human services field through volunteer work, research initiatives or participation in professional social work organizations. The amount of the scholarship award varies based on funding.

  National Organization for Human Services
  5341 Old Highway 5
  Ste 206, #214
  Woodstock, GA 30188
  770-924-8899
  nationalhumanservices.org

Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship

• The Council on Social Work Education administers the Car A. Scott Book Scholarship program for undergraduate minority social work students. The program provides minority students in their senior year of study $500 scholarships to be used towards the purchase of textbooks. Applicants of African-American, American Indian, Asian-American, Mexican-American and Puerto Rican descent may apply and all applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and a commitment to advancing social justice.

  Council on Social Work Education
  1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
  Alexandria, VA 22314
  703-683-8080
  cswe.org