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
Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship-National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship is available to a graduate student who is a member of the NAACP.
Allen & Franka Charlupski Endowed Scholarship
The fund was established by anonymous donors. It is awarded to a MSW student(s) interested in pursuing a career in Jewish communal service. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Allen-Meares Student Support Fund
The Allen-Meares Student Support Fund was established by Dean Emeritus Paula Allen-Meares. It is awarded to outstanding MSW students, with a preference for a first generation college student. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Alumni Society Fellowship in Children and Families Program
This Fellowship was established by alumni contributions along with matching funds provided by the Ann and Robert Lurie Family Foundation. It is awarded to an outstanding student in the Children and Youth in Families in Society concentration.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
American Association of University Women
Deadline: (Various deadlines) December 1, 2019
The American Association of University Women provides funding for women pursuing graduate study.
American Indian Graduate Center Fellowship
The American Indian Graduate Center Fellowship offers an award to American Indian and Alaskan Native students in the U.S.
AmeriCorps Scholarship
The School of Social Work welcomes AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA Alumni to apply for our AmeriCorps scholarship. A limited number of scholarships will be available in the amount of $2,000 to those that apply and are admitted to the MSW degree program. MSW applicants may apply by answering 'Yes' to 'Are you an AmeriCorps or AmeriCorps Vista Alumni' question on the Financial Aid Application page of the MSW application, entering their dates of service, and uploading their Verification of Service to the verification upload section.
Antoinette M. Knecht Scholarship Fund
The Fund will provide scholarship support for MSW students with preference granted to students with financial need.
Ara Cary Fellowship in Child & Family Programs
The Ara Cary Fellowship in Child & Family Programs Fellowship was established by the estate of Ara Cary along with matching funds from the Ann and Robert Lurie Family Foundation. It is awarded to a deserving student interested in child welfare and specializing in children and families. This fellowship is a part of Child Welfare Scholarship Program funding.
Armenian International Women's Association Scholarships
The Armenian International Women's Association Scholarship awarded to full-time female students of Armenian descent.