MSW Program Grants and Scholarships
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Jewish Communal Leadership Program
Application Deadlines:
- Early Application: December 1
- Priority Application: February 1
- Final: March 1
The Jewish Communal Leadership Program, offered by the University of Michigan School of Social Work in partnership with the Jean and Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies, presents a distinctive educational opportunity for MSW students committed to helping Jewish communities meet 21st-century challenges while also addressing broader social concerns. Students combine study of community systems, theories of social change, and Jewish history and community, with training and experience in community organizing, non-profit management, dialogue facilitation, and coalition building within and across groups.
Approximately six incoming On-Campus MSW students will be selected to participate in the program each year. JCLP graduates currently serve in Jewish and nonsectarian organizations across the United States and abroad. Alumni are employed as chief executives, program developers, fundraising professionals, therapists, community outreach directors, and educators.
Jewish Communal Leadership Program and Application Information
Mary DeLue Romano Memorial Scholarship
The Mary DeLue Romano Scholarship is for an MSW student with an interest in medical social work established in memory of Mary DeLue Romano, a leader in the field of medical social work, by her parents Ross and Leona DeLue. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
School of Social Work Annual Donor Scholarship
These scholarships are made possible by donors to the School of Social Work Annual Fund. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Vivian A. & James L. Curtis Endowed Scholarship Fund for Hospital Based Social Work
This Scholarship was established by James L. and Vivian A. Curtis. It is awarded to an outstanding MSW student who is a first generation college student interested in hospital-based social work.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Vivian A. and James L. Curtis Endowed Scholarship for Geriatric Social Work
This Scholarship was established by James L. and Vivian A. Curtis. It is awarded to an outstanding MSW student interested in geriatric social work.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Detroit Scholars Program
Application Deadlines:
- Early Application: December 1
- Priority Application: February 1
- Final: March 1
The Detroit Scholars Program prepares MSW students to work within organizations and communities that provide services to underserved racial and ethnic minority children, adolescents, transitional age youth, adults, and their families living with physical and behavioral health conditions. The SSW, in collaboration with the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority, will provide a specialized inter-professional behavioral health education and training program.
The Detroit Scholars Program addresses a critical need for social work practitioners to deliver culturally responsive services within medically underserved urban areas. Detroit Scholars will be uniquely prepared for positions in integrated behavioral health and primary care, mental health and behavioral health settings, hospitals, health departments, health agencies, schools, or nonprofit agencies.
Geriatric Endowed Scholarship
The Geriatric Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a new student in the aging and families in society concentration. Selection is based on demonstrated outstanding potential for professional practice This determination shall be based primarily on an evaluation of all previous academic work, recommendations, human service employment experience, the applicant's written supplementary statement, other application documents and the School of Social Work Financial Aid Application. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Ronald Oliver and Margaret Ann Warner Graduate Scholarship Fund
This Scholarship was established by Ronald Oliver and his wife, SSW alumna, Margaret Ann Warner. It supports MSW students who are residents of Genesee County and are committed to working in Genesee County in the field of social work after graduation.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Wheeler Family Memorial Scholarships
These endowed scholarships are provided by the estate of Philip R. Wheeler. Several scholarships of varying amounts are awarded to incoming MSW students. Selection is based on demonstrated, outstanding potential for professional practice. This determination shall be based primarily on an evaluation of all previous academic work, recommendations, human service employment experience, the applicant's written supplementary statement, other application documents and the School of Social Work Financial Aid Application. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
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.
