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
The Roothbert Fund, Inc
Deadline: February 1, 2019
Application available November-February 1, 2019
The Roothbert Fund, Inc provides scholarships to further graduate study.
Tiffany Hsu MSW Global Studies Scholarship Fund
The Tiffany Hsu MSW Global Studies Scholarship Fund will be used to provide support to MSW students in the Global Social Work Pathway completing a Global Field Placement.
Tonya Davis Centennial Endowed Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will support MSW students with financial need who completed their undergraduate education at Eastern Michigan University with a preference for students who have an interest in working in the Detroit area upon graduation from the SSW.
Tropman Family Endowed Student Support Fund
This award provides a need-based scholarship to support MSW students in the SSW, with a preference for students with an interest in non-profit management.
UAW-GM Fellowship in Child and Family Programs
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.
Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial MSW Scholarship-National Association of Social Workers
The Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial MSW Scholarship is awarded to a Master's degree candidate in social work who demonstrates an interest in or has experience with health/mental health practice and has a commitment to working in African American communities.
Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial MSW Scholarship-National Association of Social Workers
Vivian A. & James L. Curtis Endowed Scholarship Fund for Hospital Based Social Work
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.
Vivian A. and James L. Curtis Endowed Scholarship for Geriatric Social Work
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.
Wheeler Family Memorial Scholarships
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.
William and Joan Flynn Scholarship
The William and Joan Flynn Scholarship will provide support to MSW students preparing for macro practice, with priority given to students in the Community Change and/or Policy & Political Social Work pathways, and/or completing field placements with a focus in these areas.
No separate application required.