The School of Social Work (SSW) invites grant applications from students, staff and faculty to support projects that align with the values of social justice, anti-racism, and addressing systemic inequities. The goal is to inclusively support UMSSW community members to advance social justice to the greatest degree possible. Such funding could be for projects, programming, or partnerships with external organizations. Grants will be made up to the amount of $2,000. Project funding can be used for student support (financial aid award or hourly pay), to support partnership with outside experts and communities, travel and event costs (when allowed by the university). UMSSW community members are eligible for one grant in an academic year.
Students who would like to brainstorm potential project ideas are invited to contact Professor Daicia Price at daiciars@umich.edu
Congratulations to the previous recipients of the social justice impact fund. The application is now closed until Fall 24.
The fund was established by anonymous donors. It is awarded to a MSW student(s) interested in pursuing a career in Jewish communal service. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
The Allen-Meares Student Support Fund was established by Dean Emeritus Paula Allen-Meares. It is awarded to outstanding MSW students, with a preference for a first generation college student. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
This Fellowship was established by alumni contributions along with matching funds provided by the Ann and Robert Lurie Family Foundation. It is awarded to an outstanding student in the Children and Youth in Families in Society concentration.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Application Deadline: Rolling Deadline
The School of Social Work (SSW) invites grant applications from MSW and PhD students to support individual student projects for anti-racism work, with a specific focus on confronting anti-Blackness, racism against Indigenous peoples, and confronting white supremacy. The goal is to inclusively support students working within SSW or in communities seeking to confront racism to the greatest degree possible. Such funding could be for projects, programming, or partnerships with external organizations. Grants will be made up to the amount of $1,000. Students must identify an SSW faculty or staff member who will advise on the project. Project funding can be used for student support (financial aid award or hourly pay), to support partnership with outside experts and communities, travel and event costs (when allowed by the university). Students are eligible for one grant in an academic year.Students who would like to brainstorm potential project ideas are invited to contact Professor Daicia Price ( daiciars@umich.edu ) and Professor Larry Gant ( lmgant@umich.edu ).
Anti-Racism Fund Individual Student Project Grant Application
The Arthur L. Johnson Endowed Scholarship was established by a gift from Richard and Susan Rogel of Avon, Colorado, to honor Arthur Johnson upon his retirement as President of the Detroit Chapter of the NAACP. The Rogels believe the best way to honor Arthur's "love of people, his love of education, and his love of the City of Detroit," was to provide a scholarship to the School of Social Work for a student who is interested in practicing social work in Detroit.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
This award was established by Miriam and Arnold Schaffer in memory of their son, Bruce Alan Schaffer. It provides support for a MSW student interested in hospital work with pediatric patients in Flint or Detroit with the emphasis on life threatening disease or illness. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
This fund was established by C. Aaron McNeece and Sherrill McNeece. It provides scholarships to support MSW students who are interested in nonprofit administration, policy work, or community change. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
The Carol Goss Leadership Scholarship is for a student who is a resident of the Detroit area with demonstrated leadership potential with an interest in community building, civic engagement, education and leadership development with a field placement located in Detroit. Established by the Skillman Foundation in honor of Carol Goss to recognize her years of service as President and CEO of the Skillman Foundation and her deep commitment to the children of Detroit
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
The fund was established in memory of Professor Emeritus of Social Work Charles Wolfson. It is awarded to provide an MSW student with financial support. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
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