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
National Women's Studies Association
The National Women's Studies Association is awarded to current individual members of the National Women's Studies Association.
Navajo Nation Graduate Fellowship
The Navajo Nation Graduate Fellowship provides grant awards to eligible full-time or part-time Navajo students, wishing to attend or attending graduate school.
New Leaders in African-Centered Social Work Scholars Program
Application Deadlines:
- Early Application: December 1
- Priority Application: February 1
- Final: March 1
The NLACSW Scholars Program enhances practice preparation by engaging students in culturally-specific and affirmative curricular and training experiences for service to Black/African Americans.
New Leaders in African-Centered Social Work Scholars Program Travel Fund
To support conference travel for MSW students in the New Leaders in African-Centered Social Work Scholars Program. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Olivia P. Maynard Children and Family Fellowship
This fellowship was established by Olivia P. Maynard along with matching funds provided by the Ann and Robert Lurie Family Foundation. Its purpose is to support deserving students who are in child welfare and specializing in the welfare of children and families. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc offers scholarships for members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc of graduate school standing.
Opportunity Grants
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.
Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America
The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America offers scholarships for U.S. citizens of Italian descent.
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Deadline: November 1, 2018
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans offers fellowship to support New Americans, immigrants or the children of immigrants, who are pursuing graduate school in the United States.
Paul P. Fidler Research Grant
The Paul P. Fidler Research Grant is awarded to individuals who plan to conduct research on issues of college student transition.