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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mervin and Helen S. Pregulman Scholarship
This Award was established by Merv and Helen Pregulman of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Helen is an alumna of the School of Social Work and Merv, also a U-M alum, was a member of the 1941 U-M Football team under coach "Fritz" Crisler. The Mervin and Helen S. Pregulman Scholarship is awarded to a student involved in Jewish communal service. Please note that no separate financial aid application is required.
Merit Scholarships
Mission-based financial aid is awarded to incoming and continuing MSW students who have demonstrated intellectual and personal qualities likely to lead to roles and careers central to the social welfare system. This includes a commitment to engaging in roles that involve social welfare institutions and systems most likely to impact major social problems and that serve the most economically and socially disadvantaged groups in society. Personal qualifications considered essential to successful social work practice-such as sensitivity and responsiveness in relationships, concern for the needs of