Top 13 Social Services Scholarships in December 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

The Angel Scholarship for Social Work, Peace, and Justice Studies is an incredible opportunity for Catholic high school seniors in Phoenix seeking an undergraduate degree in social work, social justice, peace/justice studies, sociology, public administration, or public health. This $5,000 award is open to full-time seniors attending a Catholic high school within the Diocese of Phoenix. Applicants must be registered practicing Catholics, and must plan to enroll at a 4-year college or university in Arizona. If interested, visit the scholarship website to apply. Don't miss out on this amazing chance to kickstart your journey towards a brighter future!

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Academic Scholarship Program offers scholarship funds to help Jewish college and graduate students offset some of their financial burden. To be eligible, applicants must be Jewish, been born and raised in the Chicago metropolitan area*, including Lake County, Indiana or had one continuous year of full-time employment in the Chicago metro area prior to enrollment, intend to return to the Chicago metropolitan area after completing school, and are entering their last two years of an undergraduate program or entering an accredited graduate program in the upcoming academic year. Eligible fields are listed below under "Eligibility Overview." Selected recipients will earn awards worth up to $4,000 each, which are potentially renewable. If you're an incoming Jewish college upperclassmen or graduate student from the Chicago Metropolitan Area or Lake County, Indiana, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Ethan To Scholarship is a tribute to the memory of Ethan To, aiming to raise awareness about mental health struggles and offer assistance to students in their pursuit of academic goals. Mental health challenges can be overwhelming, hindering individuals from achieving their aspirations. The burden of struggling with one's mental health can make pursuing higher education seem insurmountable. To unlock the full potential of students, it is vital to provide the necessary support and encouragement for those facing these difficulties. Thus, this scholarship is open to low-income undergraduates with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or graduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.2, specializing in psychology and/or counseling. First-generation college students are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, detail your career path choice, goals, and personal experiences with mental health. Together, we can all empower students to overcome their challenges and create a brighter future.

This DCCI Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for Canadian high school seniors with disabilities who are pursuing post-secondary education in health care, criminal justice, or community & social services. To apply, submit an original essay of 500-700 words on how your disability has shaped your decision to study your chosen program. Don't forget to include proof of your high school graduation, acceptance to an accredited institution, and Canadian citizenship or permanent residency. This scholarship is a chance to pursue your dreams and make a difference in your community. One winner will be chosen to receive $1,000 toward the costs of their post-secondary education in Canada. Keep on reading to learn more!

Are you a high school senior or college student passionate about a career in senior care? If so, consider applying for the Senior Planning Social Work & Eldercare Award! The scholarship is open to prospective and current undergraduate students working towards a career in medical social work for the senior population. An Arizona-based organization called Senior Planning offers this scholarship opportunity. Senior Planning helps find reliable, trustworthy caregivers at no charge for seniors in need in the Phoenix area. They established this scholarship to support the next generation of social workers in carrying out their mission of helping America's seniors. Between one and five recipients are chosen to receive around $900, twice a year. Fall semester applications are due July 31st and Spring semester applications are due December 15th, respectively. If you are passionate about senior care and looking for some help to fund your education, we encourage you to apply!

The AMS Doctoral Completion Award is a fantastic opportunity for a humanities or social sciences doctoral student to receive support for their dissertation writing. This award is specifically geared towards those writing on a history of medicine/healthcare topic. Administered by the Ontario SPOR Support Unit, the application process requires three (3) letters of support and supporting documents. Apply to take advantage of this incredible opportunity, and keep on reading to learn more.

The Council on Social Work Education Minority Fellowship Program fellowships are open to people pursuing graduate degrees in various fields of behavioral health. The Program's opportunities support the mission of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to reduce the effects of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities by increasing the number of individuals who are trained to work with underrepresented and underserved persons with or at risk for mental health and/or substance abuse disorders. Each year, around 200 MFP fellows are selected to receive educational scholarships and training each year to further this cause. If you are passionate about battling the substance abuse and mental illness epidemic, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more.  

The Auxiliary Scholarship Committee is offered to Lutheran students pursuing undergraduate degrees and seminarian and post-graduate students that will prepare them for ministry (such as pastor, pre-seminary and deaconess studies, deaconess, director of Christian education, or special-needs teacher), so they will have an opportunity to share Jesus’ love and the Gospel message with people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship is funded by the NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Foundation, an organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through the advancement of social work policy and practice. Each year, their Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship awards up to $4,000 to multiple NASW members who have applied or been accepted to MSW programs and want to work with Hispanic and Native American communities. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.