MSW Program Grants and Scholarships

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.

The Fund will provide support for MSW students with preference given to students who are first in their families to earn a college degree.

To support Master of Social Work (MSW) students who have completed their undergraduate degree from a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).

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.

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.

Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Scholarship

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.

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.

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:

1. First generation in their families to attend college or graduate school
2. Socioeconomically disadvantaged
3. Primary caregiver
4. have overcome substantial educational or economic obstacles
5. have attended an HBCU
6. have attended a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)
7. have attended a Native American-Serving Non-tribal Institution (NASNTI)
8. are registered with the University of Michigan Services for Students with Disabilities
9. are experienced in anti-racism efforts or activism
10. have experience in volunteering or working with historically underrepresented populations

• An application will be available in Fall 2025.