Want to make a difference in the world? Majoring in social work, counseling or human development and family studies is a huge step in the right direction – in your career and in the lives of the people that need your help. Fortunately, there are a number of great scholarships specifically geared toward social work majors. And in order to assist you in finding the scholarship or scholarships that are right for you, here is a list of the 15 most generous scholarships for students alike.
In the given list there are given a number of Social Work Scholarships, for instance, such as “NAJA Graduate Scholarship”, “Presbyterian Church Scholarships”, “Bethesda Scholarship”, funded by National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc., Presbyterian Church, and Bethesda. These scholarships are open to high school, graduate undergraduate students. Award amount of the given scholarships is up to $21,000. Check out our directory of scholarships, and apply online today!
AAC Behavioral Health Academic Scholarship
American Addiction Centers (AAC) is proud to announce their 2017 AAC Behavioral Health Academic Scholarship Program to the U.S undergraduates or college graduates. The first place winner will receive $5000 and second and third place winner will get $2500.
Provided by: American Addiction Centers (AAC)
Course: Multiple Course
Award:$10,000
Eligibility: High School graduate
Deadline: May 31, 2017
Apply Now: http://usascholarships.com/aac-behavioral-health-academic-scholarship/
Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship
Putting an end to tobacco use depends on young people who are eager to help achieve a tobacco-free generation. That’s why Truth Initiative is offering two $5,000 scholarships. The scholarships program is to support undergraduate and graduate students who are innovatively confronting tobacco use.
Provided by: Truth Initiative
Course: Multiple
Award: $5,000
Eligibility: Grade Point Average of at least 2.0 (C average)
Deadline: April 30, 2017
Apply Now: https://truthinitiative.org/Adams-Scholarship
$10,000 Guaranteed Annual Scholarship
Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve offers a scholarship named as “Guaranteed Annual Scholarship”. The scholarship will be offered to all admitted students in the full-time, on-campus master’s programs in social work and nonprofit management for fall 2017. The total amount of the scholarship is $20,000
Provided by: Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve
Course: Degree Course
Award: $20,000
Eligibility: Students in the two-year social work master’s program
Deadline: May 1, 2017
Apply Now: http://msass.case.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/
American Society on Aging Award
American Society on Aging pleased to announce “ASA Award” The ASA Award is intended to create visibility for the field of aging. Nominees must be current ASA members and will be evaluated based on their contributions to aging-related service. The award amount varies.
Provided By: (ASA) American Society on Aging
Course: Multiple Course
Award: Varies
Eligibility: B e current ASA members
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now: http://www.asaging.org/asa-award
NAJA Graduate Scholarship
The NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program has awarded more than 537 grants totaling over $1,241,304.00 for graduate study in fields which address the special needs of children and youth. Scholarship grants are awarded annually to persons who work or plan to work, directly with children.
Provided By: National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc.
Course: Degree Course
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Graduate
Deadline: September 1st through February 1st each year
Apply Now: http://www.najanet.org/view/17
Presbyterian Church Scholarships
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) providing Student Opportunity Scholarships for students. This program requires that students maintain an active involvement in a worshiping community or campus ministry program while they are attending college. The award amount of the scholarship is Up to $2,500.00.
Provided By: Presbyterian Church
Course: Degree Course
Award: Up to $2,500.00
Eligibility: Be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university
Deadline: May 15
Apply Now: http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/theology-formation-and-evangelism/financialaid/undergraduate-opportunities/student-opportunity-scholarships/
Bethesda Scholarship
Each year Bethesda awards high school, college and seminary students with academic scholarships for their commitment to the disabilities field and Lutheran ministry. The award amount varies according to eligibility.
Provided By: Bethesda
Course: Multiple
Award: Award amount varies according to eligibility
Eligibility: High school senior, Seminarian students, College and university students
Deadline: May 1, 2017
Apply Now: http://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/get-involved/scholarships/
JCCS Of North America Graduate Scholarship Programs
JCC Associations would like to announce “JCCS Of North America Graduate Scholarship Programs”. Graduate students pursuing their first degree in a subject area that would enrich the work of the JCC Movement are encouraged to apply. Award amount is Varies.
Provided By: JCC Associations
Course: Degree Course
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Graduate students
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now: http://www.jccworks.com/?p=C91E7
The Hooyman Intergenerational Fellowship
The Hooyman Intergenerational Fellowship is a merit-based scholarship the fellowship is open to students complete the Multigenerational Concentration and their advanced field placement where they have opportunities to work with older adults. Awards can range anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000.
Provided By: The Hooyman Intergenerational Fellowship
Course: Multiple Course
Award: $1000 to $2000
Eligibility: Agreeing to complete the Multigenerational Concentration and a field placement in which you will work with older adults within a multigenerational context in your advanced year of studies
Deadline: April 2
Apply Now: http://socialwork.uw.edu/sites/default/files/sswfiles/admissions/Hooyman12.13.pdf
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
The Marian Davis Scholarship Fund provide need-based grants to students who are able to do academic work at the college level or are enrolled in a trade or technical program. The scholarship is available to both graduate and undergraduate students. Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides$10,000 per year. Grants may be used in the year they are awarded.
Provided By: The Marian Davis Scholarship Fund
Course: Multiple
Award: $10,000
Eligibility: Graduate and Undergraduate Students
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now: http://usascholarships.com/davis-putter-scholarship-fund/
Juanita C. Evans Fellowship Program
The School of Social Work is pleased to announce fellowship program named as “Juanita C. Evans Fellowship Program”. The scholarship is open for all second year or Advanced Standing joint degree public health social work students in either the Direct Practice with Individuals, Families, and Small Groups (Direct Practice) or the Community, Organization, and Social Action (COSA) concentration in the Graduate School of Social Work. The award amount of the fellowship is $10,000.
Provided by: The School of Social Work
Course: Degree Course
Award: $10,000
Eligibility: Joint degree public health social work students
Deadline: Direct Practice Fellows to complete 360 hours, approximately 26 hours per week during the 14-week placement from May 9th to August 15th.
Apply Now: http://www.socialwork.pitt.edu/academics/master-social-work-msw/evans-fellowship-program
Silver School of Social Work Scholarship
City Year is proud to partner with the Silver School of Social Work at New York University, a leading graduate school focused on the education of professional social workers, offering a scholarship program. The scholarship is designed to for full-time Master in Social Work students. They are offering a minimum $21,000 tuition scholarship.
Provided by: City Year
Course: Degree Course
Award: Minimum $21,000
Eligibility: Full-time Master in Social Work students
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now: http://alumni.cityyear.org/?page=NYU_SocialWork
Social Work Scholarship
Social Work Degree Guide has created the Social Work Scholarship. To be applying in this scholarship applicants be an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited higher learning institution with full or part-time status. The award amount of the scholarship is $2,000.
Provided by: Social Work Degree Guide
Course: Degree Course
Award: $2,000
Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate student
Deadline: December 15th and May 15th each year
Apply Now: http://www.socialworkdegreeguide.com/scholarship-for-social-work/
The Priscilla Backman Scholarship
Goddard College is pleased to introduce you “The Priscilla Backman Scholarship”. The scholarship is open to all women must have a demonstrated commitment to activism, social justice, and/or sustainability. The scholarship award amount is $2,500.
Provided by: Goddard College
Course: Degree Course
Award: $2,500
Eligibility: Women who are new students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now: https://www.goddard.edu/admissions/goddard-scholarships/priscilla-backman-scholarship-activism/
Morton A. Gibson Memorial Scholarship
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) is pleased to announce the Morton A. Gibson Memorial Scholarship, administered by the United Jewish Endowment Fund of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. The program is available for high school seniors. Gibson Memorial Scholarship will receive up to $2,500 award amount.
Provided by: Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
Course: Multiple Course
Award: $2,500
Eligibility: High school seniors
Deadline: May 1, 2017
Apply Now: http://usascholarships.com/morton-gibson-memorial-scholarship/
