Top 36 Social Work Scholarships in April 2024

The Michael McMillen, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund is dedicated to supporting students who are passionate about pursuing careers in the caring professions. This scholarship is specifically designed for those who are interested in fields such as health, counseling, social work, early childhood education, or eldercare. Applicants must be residents of Brooksville, Maine, whether because they live full-time in Brooksville, or if they are under the age of 26 and have family still living full-time in Brooksville. If you are a Maine resident committed to making a difference in the lives of others, this scholarship could be a great opportunity to help you achieve your goals. Apply and take the first step towards a rewarding career in the caring professions.Show Less

The George E. Meares Memorial Scholarship is funded by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., a historically African-American fraternity that leverages its power, influence, and more than 100 years of commitment to uplift their people and communities. Every year, their George E. Meares Memorial Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to multiple Omega Psi Phi fraternity members pursuing graduate studies in social work, the social sciences, or criminal justice. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

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!Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior from northwest New Mexico who will be pursuing a master’s, bachelor’s, associate's degree, or technical/vocational certificate in a science and/or human service discipline? If so, you may be eligible for the Davis-Kozoll Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards 1-2 awards worth between $1,000 and $5,000 to students residing in northwest New Mexico with a priority for those students residing within the communities of Counselor, Cuba, Gallina, La Jara, Lindrith, Lybrook, Nageezi, Ojo Encino, Regina, San Luis, and Torreon. If you're a college-bound high school senior from northwest New Mexico who will be pursuing a degree or certificate in a science or human service discipline, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP) was established to provide federal financial support for Native Hawaiians who are students of health professions schools, in return for a commitment to provide primary health services to the Native Hawaiian population in the State of Hawai`i. To be eligible for a scholarship, all applicants must be of Native Hawaiian Ancestry, be enrolled as full-time students in a fully accredited health professions program located in any U.S. state or territory, and be enrolled in a course of study for one of the NHHSP-Eligible Health disciplines. To apply, interested students must submit a 6-minute digital story in a pechakucha format in response to how their role will raise the health status of Native Hawaiians. If you're of Hawaiian heritage, are looking to pursue a healthcare career, and would like to serve the Native Hawaiian population, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a NASW (National Association of Social Workers) member who has been accepted to an MSW (Master's of Social Work) program? Further, are you committed to working with, or have a special affinity with, American Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic/Latino populations? If so, the Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $4,000 to up to ten (10) 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, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a current, incoming, or re-entry undergraduate student who has resided in San Diego County (CA) for at least one year? If so, you may be eligible for some of the many San Diego Foundation Scholarships! There are a variety of scholarships available based on race/ethnicity, gender, religion, employment history, academic interest, background, and more. Winning applicants will be awarded between $1,000 and $10,000. To find out more about each scholarship’s specific requirements, we recommend checking out their individual profiles on the San Diego Foundation website. Upon completing the Common Application, students will be considered for each of the ~130 scholarships they may be eligible for. If you do fit the criteria for any of the scholarships, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a Pi Gammu Mu member pursuing a graduate degree in a social science field? If so, consider applying for the Pi Gamma Mu Scholarships! The scholarships are open to Pi Gammu Mu members attending graduate school to study a social science, social work, or related interdisciplinary fields. The scholarship is funded by Pi Gamma Mu, the oldest and preeminent interdisciplinary social science honor society and a nonprofit organization. Since 1924, they have encouraged and promoted excellence in the social sciences field and uphold scholarship, leadership, and service. Thus, every year, they award scholarships worth up to $2,000 to help students attend graduate school. If you are a Pi Gammu Mu member looking for help funding your graduate degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an exceptional and motivated college junior who hopes to complete a graduate degree in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences? If so, consider applying for the Beinecke Scholarship Program! The scholarship is funded by The Sperry and Hutchinson Company, an organization led by the Beinecke brothers who shared a deep affection and interest in leading a company that set the pace for corporate philanthropy. To honor Edwin, Frederick, and Walter Beinecke, the board of Directors of The Sperry and Hutchinson Company created this scholarship in 1971 to provide financial support and to encourage exceptional young students to pursue opportunities available to them in the field of arts, humanities, and the social sciences. Each chosen scholar will receive $5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. If you’re passionate about completing a graduate degree in the arts or social sciences and are looking for some help to fund your graduate study, we encourage you to apply!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