This scholarship was created to honor Katsuyoshi Nishimoto (MSW 1972) to provide support for MSW students. The Donors request that in awarding the scholarship, the School give preference to students who meet any of the following criteria:
- First generation in their families to attend college or graduate school
- Socioeconomically disadvantaged
- Primary caregiver
- have overcome substantial educational or economic obstacles
- have attended an HBCU
- have attended a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)
- have attended a Native American-Serving Non-tribal Institution (NASNTI)
- are registered with the University of Michigan Services for Students with Disabilities
- are experienced in anti-racism efforts or activism
- have experience in volunteering or working with historically underrepresented populations
- An application will be available in Fall 2025.