American Indian Graduate Center Fellowship
The American Indian Graduate Center Fellowship offers an award to American Indian and Alaskan Native students in the U.S.
American Association of University Women
Deadline: (Various deadlines) December 1, 2019
The American Association of University Women provides funding for women pursuing graduate study.
Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship-National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship is available to a graduate student who is a member of the NAACP.
Rita Specter Gelman Scholarship Fund
This Scholarship was established by alumna Rita Specter Gelman to provide support for MSW students, who need financial assistance, enrolled in the Jewish Communal Leadership Program. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Rachel M. Hawkins, MSW Travel Support Fund
The purpose of the Rachel M. Hawkins, MSW Travel Support Fund is to support MSW students with financial need who live in the greater Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti area who have committed to complete their field placement requirements in organizations located in Wayne County, Michigan, with preference for the city of Detroit. This Fund was established and is maintained with gifts from a generous donor family. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
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.
Howard Brabson Scholarship
This MSW Scholarship was established by donors in memory of Howard Brabson in recognition for his leadership, service and commitment to his students. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Constance Nelson Scholarship
The Constance Nelson Scholarship was established by alumna Constance Nelson to provide support for MSW students. Students are selected based upon academic excellence and financial need.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
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 2026 or April 2027.
Application Deadline, October 19, 2026 @ 12 Noon
Allen-Meares Student Support Fund
The Allen-Meares Student Support Fund was established by Dean Emeritus Paula Allen-Meares. It is awarded to outstanding MSW students, with a preference for a first generation college student. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.