MSW Program Grants and Scholarships
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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.
Olivia P. Maynard Children and Family Fellowship
This fellowship was established by Olivia P. Maynard along with matching funds provided by the Ann and Robert Lurie Family Foundation. Its purpose is to support deserving students who are in child welfare and specializing in the welfare of children and families. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
ExternalOmega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc offers scholarships for members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc of graduate school standing.
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.
Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America
ExternalThe Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America offers scholarships for U.S. citizens of Italian descent.
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
ExternalDeadline: November 1, 2018
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans offers fellowship to support New Americans, immigrants or the children of immigrants, who are pursuing graduate school in the United States.
Paul P. Fidler Research Grant
ExternalThe Paul P. Fidler Research Grant is awarded to individuals who plan to conduct research on issues of college student transition.
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.
Phillips/Palmer Memorial Scholarship
The Fund will be used to provide support to MSW students who plan to pursue a career in school social work and/or are completing a field placement in a public school. Preference will be given to a student with strong financial need, with a field placement in the Ann Arbor public school system or in a local school system in an economically disadvantaged area.
No separate application required.
Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship
ExternalThe Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship is awarded to Pi Gamma Mu members only.