The SSWLHC-WA is now accepting applications for the 2015 Student Scholarship.
Purpose of Award:
Description of Award:
The scholarship winner(s) will receive a cash award from $1,000 to $2, 500. In addition, all applicants will receive a one-year membership in the SSWLHC, Washington Chapter. Recipient(s) of the award will serve as liaison to the various Schools of Social Work on behalf of the Washington State SSWLHC Board as Member-at-Large for one year. The recipient(s) will act as representative for the social work students to the Board; educating students about SSWLHC, informing students of organization events, and participating in monthly board meetings and some committee work.
Eligibility:
The award is open to any student in Washington State who:
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants are requested to apply via email to sswlhc.scholarship@gmail.com
Applications should include:
Three letters of reference. Please have your references email their letters directly to sswlhc.scholarship@gmail.com
Students may substitute two fieldwork recommendations in place of academic recommendation
The SSWLHC Student Award Committee will review all applications. The Committee may request personal interviews. Candidates will be notified of the Committee’s decision by June 20, 2015.
The recipient of the award will be featured in the Society newsletter and may be asked to receive the award at the fall SSWLHC educational meeting. Applications will be due by May 31, 2015.
Applications should be submitted via email to: sswlhc.scholarship@gmail.com
Questions? Contact Stacia Fisher stacia.fisher@swedish.org