Financial Aid

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.

Financial Aid

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

Financial Aid

School of Social Work Gerontology-Related Expenses Fund

This fund was created by an anonymous donor and provides assistance for MSW students in the aging and families in society practice area. The awards are designed to help address students' professional needs, including areas such as membership dues and conference-related expenses. This award is provided to enrolled students.

Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.

Financial Aid

School of Social Work Dean's Scholarship

The Dean's Scholarship is awarded to new and continuing students utilizing academic- and practice-related criteria as evidenced by the supplementary statement, recommendations, and other application documents. Awards may be provided to students meeting one or more of the following criteria:

  • Evidence of substantial knowledge development
  • Evidence of substantial social work-related research
  • Evidence of outstanding volunteer or paid social work experience
  • Evidence of high academic achievement
  • Evidence of outstanding record in social activism

Please note that no separate financial aid application

Financial Aid

Ruth & Fred Schelkun Award

The Ruth and Fred Schelkun Award was established through memorial gifts from friends, family and colleagues to recognize MSW students engaged in community mental health field placements, preferably serving children, adolescents, adults, schools, and inter-faith organizations in Washtenaw County. Through this award, the Schelkuns' three daughters honor their parents' many contributions to dental and mental health in the State of Michigan.

Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.

Financial Aid

Ronald Oliver and Margaret Ann Warner Graduate Scholarship Fund

This Scholarship was established by Ronald Oliver and his wife, SSW alumna, Margaret Ann Warner. It supports MSW students who are residents of Genesee County and are committed to working in Genesee County in the field of social work after graduation.

Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.

Financial Aid

Robert Wollack, MSW '78 Scholarship Fund

This Scholarship was established by Robert Wollack. It is awarded to an MSW student interested in child welfare, working with adolescents in residential settings.

Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.

Financial Aid

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.

Financial Aid

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.

Financial Aid

Michigan Scholarships

Incoming and continuing students will be evaluated for Michigan Scholarships 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.

Michigan Scholarships are based on financial need and academic performance.

Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.