The Dean's Scholarship is awarded to new and continuing students utilizing academic- and practice-related criteria as evidenced by the supplementary statement, recommendations, and other application documents. Awards may be provided to students meeting one or more of the following criteria:
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
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 fund was established by alumnus William Cabin, and Susan Havens Lang. The fund is named in honor of Susan's father, Vern Havens, and William's father, Saul Cabin, who believed a strong work ethic and treating people fairly were the keys to a successful and meaningful life. This fund is for field stipends to support MSW students who have significant financial need, and whose field placement are in southeast Michigan. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
This fund was established by Judson Henry Morris, Jr. and Lynne Clemmons Morris in memory of her relative Ellen Gates Starr, who co-founded Hull House with Jane Addams. It provides support to cover tuition expenses for MSW students in the School of Social Work concentrating in community organization, with demonstrated financial need.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
The Kay Reebel Scholarship Fund is made possible by a gift from Katherine R. Reebel, emeritus professor of the School of Social Work. Professor Reebel's accomplishments at the School of Social Work include leading the development of a specialization in medical social work, contributing to the casework program, and teaching classes in practice methods, health and rehabilitation, alcoholism and gerontology. The Award funds are used to provide tuition support for MSW students.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
The Kristine Siefert and Kalyan Dutta Endowed Scholarship was established by Professor Emerita Kristine Siefert and Kalyan Dutta. It provides support for MSW students who are residents of the City of Detroit, with a preference for students working with African American and/or Latinx populations in Detroit.
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.
This fellowship was established by Howard and Judith Sims along with matching funds provided by the Ann and Robert Lurie Family Foundation to reward deserving students interested in child welfare and specializing in children and families.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
New and continuing students will be evaluated for Opportunity Grant eligibility provided they have completed and submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the School of Social Work financial aid application for grants/scholarships.
Opportunity Grants are based primarily on financial need.
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.
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106