MSW Program Grants and Scholarships

This Scholarship was established by Ronald Oliver and his wife, SSW alumna, Margaret Ann Warner. It supports MSW students who are residents of Genesee County and are committed to working in Genesee County in the field of social work after graduation.

Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.

The Ruth and Fred Schelkun Award was established through memorial gifts from friends, family and colleagues to recognize MSW students engaged in community mental health field placements, preferably serving children, adolescents, adults, schools, and inter-faith organizations in Washtenaw County. Through this award, the Schelkuns' three daughters honor their parents' many contributions to dental and mental health in the State of Michigan.

Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.

These scholarships are made possible by donors to the School of Social Work Annual Fund. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.

This fund was created by an anonymous donor and provides assistance for MSW students in the aging and families in society practice area. The awards are designed to help address students' professional needs, including areas such as membership dues and conference-related expenses. This award is provided to enrolled students.

Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.

Deadline: mid-February

A global independent study offers students the ability to design a global social work opportunity in a foreign country while earning 1-3 elective credits. Accepted students receive a $2,500 scholarship to offset the cost of travel.

* This is a highly recommended funding source for Global students. Typically one or more MSW students receive funding from this source annually.

Global Independent Study

Provides scholarship support for MSW students who are pursuing the Welfare of Children and Families pathway with a field placement located in the greater Detroit or Flint communities. Preference given to MSW students who are from the Detroit or Flint communities. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.

This Scholarship was established by James L. and Vivian A. Curtis. It is awarded to an outstanding MSW student who is a first generation college student interested in hospital-based social work.

Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.

This Scholarship was established by James L. and Vivian A. Curtis. It is awarded to an outstanding MSW student interested in geriatric social work.

Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.