Top 19 Social Services Scholarships in June 2026

The Adair Caregiver Scholarship supports Michigan students who are entering caregiving through a CNA, HHA, or other direct-care certification program at an accredited community college, vocational school, or training institute. Created by the Adair family, founders of Affordable Home Care, the scholarship recognizes students choosing important, often undervalued work in healthcare and direct care. Applicants do not need a minimum GPA, Michigan residency, or any employment commitment to Affordable Home Care. To apply, students submit a 400–600 word essay about why they chose caregiving as a career. One recipient receives a $1,500 award, which is sent directly to their school and can be used for tuition, certification fees, books, or required uniforms.Show Less

Maryland Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant Program provides scholarship/loans to Maryland residents interested in a career in specified workforce shortage areas.

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. Bear in mind that the deadlines for the Master's and Doctoral programs are different. If you are passionate about battling the substance abuse and mental illness epidemic, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more.  Show Less

The Rehenia A. Gabriel Scholarship is awarded to residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands, who are graduating high school seniors, GED recipients, and current college students. Students seeking certification or a degree in guidance counseling, psychology, or school social work are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The NEXT for AUTISM Fellows Scholarship is available to graduating seniors, graduates, and first-year college students who are pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in the human services field. Students who are currently working or are planning to work as a direct service provider for adults with autism and/or an intellectual disability are eligible to apply. Special consideration is given to those committed to serving the autism population after graduation.Show Less

The Sammy Joe & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarship for Disability Studies is available to graduating seniors or graduates of a high school or homeschool in one of ETCF’s East Texas counties*. Students planning to study special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, counseling professional, sign language interpreter, licensed therapist, speech pathology, or applied behavior analyst are encouraged to apply. *ETCF Counties include Anderson, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Franklin, Freestone, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Houston, Lamar, Leon, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Trinity, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wood.Show Less

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 (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties), 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. Selected recipients will earn awards worth up to $4,000 each, with the potential to renew. If you're an incoming Jewish college upperclassman or graduate student from the Chicago Metropolitan Area or Lake County, Indiana, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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!Show Less

The Teton County Social Services Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who are committed to a career in the human services field. Students with job experience and a history of community service are encouraged to apply. This scholarship program is offered through the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole in partnership with the Fund for Public Education and the Teton County Scholarship Program.Show Less

The John and Agnes McFarlane Scholarship offers financial assistance to graduating high school seniors or previous graduates of a high school from Ventura County, California. Applicants seeking a professional certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree in public service fields are encouraged to apply.Show Less

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!Show Less

Are you passionate about helping others in either a clinical or professional career? If so, and you're in your junior year of college, the Health Care Scholars United: Undergraduate Program may be a wonderful opportunity for you! The scholarship awards $5,000 to 12 high-achieving college juniors pursuing a clinical professional career and major. Such majors may include, but are not limited to, medicine, healthcare, social work, psychology, biological or physical sciences, and more. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must complete the online application form and submit one required essay, all requested transcripts, and one letter of recommendation. The scholarship may be renewed for one additional year upon the maintenance of eligibility criteria. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more information.Show Less

Are you passionate about helping others in either a clinical or professional career? If so, and you're pursuing an advanced (Master's, Doctorate) degree, the Health Care Scholars United: Graduate Program may be an amazing opportunity for you! The scholarship awards $5,000 to 18 high-achieving Master's and Doctorate degree students/candidates pursuing a clinical professional career and major. Such majors may include, but are not limited to, medicine, healthcare, social work, psychology, biological or physical sciences, and more. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must complete the online application form and submit one required essay, all requested transcripts, and one letter of recommendation. The scholarship may be received for up to four years, to earn up to a total of $20,000, upon the maintenance of eligibility criteria. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less