MSW Program

Established in June 2017 for MSW students with preference given to students from Indiana, Kentucky and other midwestern urban communities who are in the New Leaders and African-Centered Scholars Program or students that have demonstrated commitment to work in or on behalf of African-American communities.

To support scholarships for students in the Jewish Communal Leadership Program.

This award provides a need-based scholarship to support MSW students in the SSW, with a preference for students with an interest in non-profit management.

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.

This scholarship will support MSW students with financial need who completed their undergraduate education at Eastern Michigan University with a preference for students who have an interest in working in the Detroit area upon graduation from the SSW.

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 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.

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

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

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.