MSW Program Grants and Scholarships
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Caren Kaplan Endowed Scholarship
The Caren Kaplan Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in memory of University of Michigan School of Social Work alumna Caren Kaplan, MSW '80. The Scholarship provides support for MSW students with a preference for students pursuing a Welfare of Children & Families pathway with demonstrated commitment to child welfare reform with a focus on addressing the issue of chronic neglect. Applicants must be current MSW students intending to graduate in December 2025 or April 2026.
- An application will be available in Fall 2025.
Charles Wolfson Scholarship Fund
The fund was established in memory of Professor Emeritus of Social Work Charles Wolfson. It is awarded to provide an MSW student with financial support. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
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.
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.
- An application will be available in Fall 2025.
Mervin and Helen S. Pregulman Scholarship
This Award was established by Merv and Helen Pregulman of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Helen is an alumna of the School of Social Work and Merv, also a U-M alum, was a member of the 1941 U-M Football team under coach "Fritz" Crisler. The Mervin and Helen S. Pregulman Scholarship is awarded to a student involved in Jewish communal service. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
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.
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.
Opportunity Grants
New and continuing students will be evaluated for Opportunity Grant eligibility 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.
Opportunity Grants are based primarily on financial need.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Peace Corps Paul. D. Coverdell Fellows Program
Application Deadlines:
- Winter 2023 (online MSW students): October 1, 2022
- Spring/Summer 2023 (online MSW students): February 1, 2023
- Fall 2023 (both on-campus and online MSW students): April 29, 2023 * Fall Early Application: December 1 * Fall Priority Application: February 1
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 Part-Time Online MSW Program are welcome to apply to the Coverdell Fellows Scholarship.