Application Deadline: May 18, 2020 at 11:59 pm (PST).
To apply, please fill out the application at the link below.
https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/lidias1/389086
If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to this address: swschol@uw.edu
Applications are now being accepted for continuing student departmental scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year. The application consists of a general scholarship application and six additional prompts for specialized funding opportunities. Due to the current financial stressors folks are facing and uncertainty about future financial stability we are moving up our timeline for this application in the hopes that we can get decisions out earlier – please note the new deadline is May 18th.
The additional funding opportunities include:
Audie Lemke Endowed Student Support Fund
This fund is available for students focused on promoting the health and welfare of LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities.
Katherine M. Rickey Volunteer Service in Health Planning Endowed Scholarship Fund
This fund supports Advanced MSW students, who have declared their concentration, with an interest in careers in health care planning or policy which includes planning and program policy development at the systems level as well as these activities conducted by direct service providers.
Etnyre Lonesome Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Etnyre Lonesome Endowed Scholarship Fund was created to support MSW students that have a strong commitment to social justice and interest in serving, through direct-practice or research, underserved and marginalized populations, especially those living with severe mental-illness.
Ruth Kagi Scholarship Fund
This fund is available for students focused on social change through public policy in honor of Representative Ruth Kagi, whose life-long work has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children and families in Washington state.
LaFond Endowed Fellowship
Daniel LaFond is dedicated to improving the quality of life for others, a passionate advocate for individuals with disabilities, victims of domestic violence, previously incarcerated individuals, veterans and active military members, and those who have or are experiencing homelessness. This fund is available to support economically disadvantaged, under-represented, and marginalized members of our society in their pursuit of higher education. *To be eligible for the LaFond, all applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Eligibility Information:
1. Applicant must be currently enrolled in the University of Washington MSW Program.
2. Applicant must be in good academic standing at the close of Spring quarter 2020.
3. Applicants must plan to be enrolled in Autumn 2020.
