Mission-based financial aid is awarded to incoming and continuing MSW students who have demonstrated intellectual and personal qualities likely to lead to roles and careers central to the social welfare system. This includes a commitment to engaging in roles that involve social welfare institutions and systems most likely to impact major social problems and that serve the most economically and socially disadvantaged groups in society. Personal qualifications considered essential to successful social work practice-such as sensitivity and responsiveness in relationships, concern for the needs of others, adaptability, good judgment, creativity, integrity and skill in written communication-will be considered. 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.
This scholarship was established by Merle and Marshall Goldman. It supports an MSW student who is interested in pursuing a career in Jewish communal service. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
This Award was established by Merv and Helen Pregulman of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Helen is an alumna of the School of Social Work and Merv, also a U-M alum, was a member of the 1941 U-M Football team under coach "Fritz" Crisler. The Mervin and Helen S. Pregulman Scholarship is awarded to a student involved in Jewish communal service. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
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.
This scholarship was established for Mildred F. Knapp to provide support for MSW students who plan to work directly with children.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
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.
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.
The Fund will be used to provide support to MSW students who plan to pursue a career in school social work and/or are completing a field placement in a public school. Preference will be given to a student with strong financial need, with a field placement in the Ann Arbor public school system or in a local school system in an economically disadvantaged area.
No separate application 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.
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.
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106