Mary DeLue Romano Memorial Scholarship
The Mary DeLue Romano Scholarship is for an MSW student with an interest in medical social work established in memory of Mary DeLue Romano, a leader in the field of medical social work, by her parents Ross and Leona DeLue. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Kristine Siefert and Kalyan Dutta Endowed Scholarship
The Kristine Siefert and Kalyan Dutta Endowed Scholarship was established by Professor Emerita Kristine Siefert and Kalyan Dutta. It provides support for MSW students who are residents of the City of Detroit, with a preference for students working with African American and/or Latinx populations in Detroit.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Geeta Dutta Memorial Scholarship
The Geeta Dutta Memorial Scholarship was established by Kalyan Dutta and Kristine Siefert in memory of Kalyan's mother Geeta Dutta. The purpose of this need-based scholarship is to provide support for international students.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
C. Aaron McNeece and Sherrill McNeece Endowed Graduate Support Fund
This fund was established by C. Aaron McNeece and Sherrill McNeece. It provides scholarships to support MSW students who are interested in nonprofit administration, policy work, or community change. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Ara Cary Fellowship in Child & Family Programs
The Ara Cary Fellowship in Child & Family Programs Fellowship was established by the estate of Ara Cary along with matching funds from the Ann and Robert Lurie Family Foundation. It is awarded to a deserving student interested in child welfare and specializing in children and families. This fellowship is a part of Child Welfare Scholarship Program funding.
Carol Goss Leadership Scholarship
The Carol Goss Leadership Scholarship is for a student who is a resident of the Detroit area with demonstrated leadership potential with an interest in community building, civic engagement, education and leadership development with a field placement located in Detroit. Established by the Skillman Foundation in honor of Carol Goss to recognize her years of service as President and CEO of the Skillman Foundation and her deep commitment to the children of Detroit
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Wheeler Family Memorial Scholarships
These endowed scholarships are provided by the estate of Philip R. Wheeler. Several scholarships of varying amounts are awarded to incoming MSW students. Selection is based on demonstrated, outstanding potential for professional practice. This determination shall be based primarily on an evaluation of all previous academic work, recommendations, human service employment experience, the applicant's written supplementary statement, other application documents and the School of Social Work Financial Aid Application. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Vivian A. & James L. Curtis Endowed Scholarship Fund for Hospital Based Social Work
This Scholarship was established by James L. and Vivian A. Curtis. It is awarded to an outstanding MSW student who is a first generation college student interested in hospital-based social work.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Vivian A. and James L. Curtis Endowed Scholarship for Geriatric Social Work
This Scholarship was established by James L. and Vivian A. Curtis. It is awarded to an outstanding MSW student interested in geriatric social work.
Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
School of Social Work Scholarships
This award is funded through the gifts of many donors who wish to provide scholarship support to students in the School of Social Work. School of Social Work Scholarships are awarded to incoming MSW students each year. Selection is based on demonstrated, outstanding potential for professional practice. This determination shall be based primarily on an evaluation of all previous academic work, recommendations, human service employment experience, the applicant's written supplementary statement, other application documents and the School of Social Work Financial Aid Application. Please note that