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
John B. and Mary Jean Yablonky Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship will provide support for an MSW student with preference given to students with financial need who are dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents who have suffered abuse and neglect.
Joseph A. Tronolone, MSW 1970, Scholarship Fund
The Fund will provide support for MSW students with preference given to students who are first in their families to earn a college degree.
Joyce and Thomas Moorehead, MSW '71 Scholarship Fund for HBCU Students
To support Master of Social Work (MSW) students who have completed their undergraduate degree from a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
Judson Henry Morris, Jr., Lynne Clemmons Morris, and Crystal Ho Endowed Scholarship Fund
This fund was established by Judson Henry Morris, Jr. and Lynne Clemmons Morris in memory of her relative Ellen Gates Starr, who co-founded Hull House with Jane Addams. It provides support to cover tuition expenses for MSW students in the School of Social Work concentrating in community organization, with demonstrated financial need.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 1, 2019
Application available November 15, 2018-February 1, 2019
The Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Scholarship is awarded to full-time or part-time graduate students that are initiated members of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity.
Karen and Michael Wolf-Branigin Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will provide support to MSW students who are committed to working on behalf of people with intellectual, physical, and/or developmental disabilities in order to support their full inclusion and participation in their community.
Katherine Reebel Scholarship Fund
The Kay Reebel Scholarship Fund is made possible by a gift from Katherine R. Reebel, emeritus professor of the School of Social Work. Professor Reebel's accomplishments at the School of Social Work include leading the development of a specialization in medical social work, contributing to the casework program, and teaching classes in practice methods, health and rehabilitation, alcoholism and gerontology. The Award funds are used to provide tuition support for MSW students.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Katsuyoshi Nishimoto (MSW 1972) Scholarship
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:
Kenneth G. Lutterman Memorial Scholarship
The Kenneth G. Lutterman Memorial Scholarship was established by a gift from Jean Lutterman in memory of her husband, Kenneth Lutterman, who was the Associate Dean of Research at the UM School of Social Work in 2001. The scholarship is awarded to a second-year MSW student interested in research in the treatment of mental health.
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
The Korean American Scholarship is offered to qualified Korean American students (including foreign students from Korea).