Students will be considered for most scholarships, not including external opportunities, by submitting the School of Social Work Financial Aid Application. The majority of students complete this application as a part of their MSW application. A few scholarships require a separate application as noted on the individual scholarship listing.
Opportunities marked as "External" are external, non-University scholarship opportunities that may be of interest to University/School students. Inclusion of an external scholarship opportunity is intended only as a resource for students, and does not express or imply any University involvement with, or endorsement of, the external program.
Scholarship & Grant Opportunities
Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship
The Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship is awarded to Pi Gamma Mu members only.
Point Foundation
The Point Foundation awards scholarships to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students.
Rachel M. Hawkins, MSW Travel Support Fund
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.
Recovery Village Health Care Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2019
The Recovery Village awards a $1,000 scholarship to a student pursuing a health-related degree program with a focus on substance abuse and mental health.
Rita Specter Gelman Scholarship Fund
This Scholarship was established by alumna Rita Specter Gelman to provide support for MSW students, who need financial assistance, enrolled in the Jewish Communal Leadership Program. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Robert Wollack, MSW '78 Scholarship Fund
This Scholarship was established by Robert Wollack. It is awarded to an MSW student interested in child welfare, working with adolescents in residential settings.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Ronald Oliver and Margaret Ann Warner Graduate Scholarship Fund
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.
Rosemary Sarri Endowed Scholarship
The Rosemary Sarri Endowed Scholarship was established by gifts from alumni and friends to honor Rosemary Sarri, PhD, on her retirement from her distinguished teaching and research career at the UM School of Social Work. Dr. Sarri generously matched these contributions to double the amount of the fund. This award provides two scholarships, one for students in the MSW program and one for the students in the Joint PhD Program who have interest in community change, policy and political social work, management and leadership or program evaluation and applied research.
Ruth & Fred Schelkun Award
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.
School of Social Work Annual Donor Scholarship
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.