Located in Washington D.C., the National Association of Social Workers provides several grants for students working in different social work fields. Among their grants is the Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial MSW Scholarship for Master's students. This grant is for students who want to work for a non-profit organization. The amount typically varies between $1,000 and $4,000. You will need to provide two references and official transcripts.The National Association of Social Workers also provides news about other grant opportunities.
National Association of Social Workers
750 First Street, NE
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20002-4241
socialworkers.org
Doctoral students in the field of gerontology can apply for grants from the John A. Hartford Foundation. The foundation seeks to award exceptional students with money to conduct research in the area of elderly care. Grants are for $25 000 a year over a two year period. The application deadline is February 2, and your dissertation proposal must be accepted before you can apply.
The Gerontological Society of America
1220 L Street
Suite 901
Washington, D.C. 20005
617-552-1366
gswi.org
Several student grants are available specifically for a minority group. The National Association of Black Social Workers provides four such grants. Grants are awarded to African American students who have demonstrated community service and want to do research into the black community. Both book scholarships for $250, and tuition scholarships for between $1,000 and $2,000 are available. Students must submit an application with a letter of recommendation by the fourth Monday of December.
National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc.
2305 Martin Luther King Ave
Washington, D.C. 20020
202-678-4570
nabsw.org