MSW Program Grants and Scholarships
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.
The NLACSW program will accept incoming on-campus MSW students who are genuinely committed to gaining skills and knowledge for culturally-responsive social work practice in and with Black/African American communities. This program is open to students in all pathways.
Peace Corps Paul. D. Coverdell Fellows Program
The Coverdell Fellows Program provides Returned Peace Corps Volunteers the opportunity to earn a Master in Social Work at the University of Michigan.
Qualified incoming Returned Peace Corps Volunteers pursuing the On Campus MSW Program or Online MSW Program are welcome to apply to the Coverdell Fellows Scholarship.
Rosemary Sarri Endowed Scholarship
The Rosemary Sarri Endowed Scholarship was established by gifts from alumni and friends to honor Rosemary Sarri, PhD, on her retirement from her distinguished teaching and research career at the UM School of Social Work. Dr. Sarri generously matched these contributions to double the amount of the fund. This award provides two scholarships, one for students in the MSW program and one for the students in the Joint PhD Program who have interest in community change, policy and political social work, management and leadership or program evaluation and applied research. Preference is given to students with financial need.
- An application for MSW students will be available in Fall 2025.
- Rosemary Sarri Endowed Scholarship Application for Joint PhD Program
(Deadline: December 9, 2024. Submit electronically to Laura Thomas [email protected])
Sims Medal and Award
The Sims Medal and Award is given annually to one or more graduate students, primarily master's degree candidates, who examine some aspect of the interactive efforts of home/neighborhood, workplace, and school on the functioning of family members, and who intend to pursue active careers in those areas.
- An application will be available in Fall 2025.
SSW Global Independent Study Grant Application
Deadline: mid-February
A global independent study offers students the ability to design a global social work opportunity in a foreign country while earning 1-3 elective credits. Accepted students receive a $2,500 scholarship to offset the cost of travel.
* This is a highly recommended funding source for Global students. Typically one or more MSW students receive funding from this source annually.