MSW Program Grants and Scholarships
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Michigan Scholarships
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.
Michigan Title IV-E Child Welfare Fellowship
The Title IV-E Child Welfare Fellowship is an opportunity to provide additional resources and support to students committed to working in the Child Welfare System - Children’s Protective Services, Foster Care, Licensing and Adoption. The aim of this program is to recruit, retain and educate students to be leaders in the field of child welfare. The fellowship includes requirements for course work and field education. Additionally, fellows will receive a stipend. Students will be contractually obligated to search for and accept employment in public, private, or tribal child welfare agencies in the State of Michigan upon graduation.
Mildred F. Knapp Endowed Scholarship Fund
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.
Milton Carthens, MSW 2021, Memorial Scholarship
The Milton Carthens Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the life of Milton "Milt" Carthens, as well as his love for social work and the University of Michigan. It is made possible by the NFL Player Care Foundation and his wife, Pamela Carthens, to provide support for MSW students.
- An application will be available in Fall 2025.
Minority Fellowship Program-Council on Social Work Education
ExternalThe Minority Fellowship Program is to enhance the training of full-time master's-level, direct practice-focused social work students in their final year of study at a CSWE-accredited institution.
Minority Fellowship Program-Council on Social Work Education
National Association of Black Social Workers
ExternalThe National Association of Black Social Workers offers various scholarships to NABSW members.
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship
ExternalThe National Federation of the Blind Scholarship offers merit-based scholarships to blind residents of the United States and Puerto Rico.
National Iranian American Council
ExternalThe National Iranian American Council provides a listing of scholarships offered by Iranian-American organizations not affiliated with the National Iranian American Council.
National Italian American Foundation
ExternalDeadline: March 1, 2019 Application available December 1, 2018-March 1, 2019
The National Italian American Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to outstanding Italian American students from a variety of academic disciplines and backgrounds.
National Organization of Italian American Women Scholarship
ExternalThe National Organization of Italian American Women Scholarship is awarded to Italian American women with at least one parent of Italian descent.