These endowed scholarships are provided by the estate of Philip R. Wheeler. Several scholarships of varying amounts are awarded to incoming MSW students. Selection is based on demonstrated, outstanding potential for professional practice. This determination shall be based primarily on an evaluation of all previous academic work, recommendations, human service employment experience, the applicant's written supplementary statement, other application documents and the School of Social Work Financial Aid Application. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
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.
Application will be available Fall 2024
This award provides support for an MSW student(s). The Donors request that in awarding the scholarship, the School give preference to students who meet any of the following criteria:
Incoming and continuing students will be evaluated for Michigan Scholarships 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.
Michigan Scholarships are based on financial need and academic performance.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
The purpose of the Rachel M. Hawkins, MSW Travel Support Fund is to support MSW students with financial need who live in the greater Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti area who have committed to complete their field placement requirements in organizations located in Wayne County, Michigan, with preference for the city of Detroit. This Fund was established and is maintained with gifts from a generous donor family. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
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.
Application will be available Fall 2024
The Derek L. Anderson Memorial Scholarship is given to doctoral or MSW students who demonstrate leadership, support, or involvement in research or scholarship that promotes responsible and informed social work practice with transgender, bisexual, lesbian, or gay (TBLG) individuals and/or communities.
The scholarship was established by Patricia Edwards, a U-M SSW alumna who seeks to empower students who are making significant contributions toward a more just and equitable society for all people.
Her hope is to assist students who possess a high degree of integrity and who have demonstrated leadership, support of, or involvement in organizations, activities, scholarship, or issues that promote responsible and informed social work practice with TBLG individuals and/or communities in the pursuit of their educational goals.
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.
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
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Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106