DAY1 and EDP students interested in serving the Latino/a/e community, please consider this Social Work Practice specialization route, inclusive of info session and program. See more details through the accompanied flyer below.

This traineeship offers targeted skill-building for Specialized MSW students committed to the health and well-being of Latinx communities. The program equips students to be effective practitioners by deepening their understanding of practice models and interventions that resonate with Latinx individuals, families and communities.

Students participating in the Social Work Practice with Latinx Communities complete their specialized field placement at a field site with a strong commitment to serving Latinx individuals, families and community while advancing and supporting the student’s learning and growth. Students in this Traineeship also participate in a year-long seminar that integrates theory and practice by enlisting the expertise of Latinx community field instructors, leaders and partners who share their knowledge and insights.

Important Program Notes

• The traineeship is open to all second-year, specialized students
• Students need to enroll in Soc W539: Engaged Practice with Latinx Populations
• Students need to enroll in a Latinx-eligible 1–3 credit elective outside/or within the School of Social Work 
• Students need to participate in a year-long integrative seminar

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MSW and BASW students pursuing human rights related research or projects, please consider this funding opportunity with the UW Center for Human Rights.

The UW Center for Human Rights has funding for students working on human rights related projects! Funds are open to students across all three UW campuses, US citizenship or permanent resident status not required, with applications opening up February 10 – March 17, 2025. Funds are dispersed during spring quarter 2025. Join an upcoming info session to learn more.

There are three main funds students can apply to...

1) The Osheroff and Clark Fund provides financial resources for…

• Undergraduate and graduate students 
• Priority to projects focusing on promoting social change through direct action 
• Approximately $4,700 available to distribute 

2) The Mack and Mayerfeld Fund provides financial resources for…

• Graduate students 
• Priority to study and/or research about human rights 
• Approximately $10,000 available to distribute 

3) The Dr. Lisa Sable Brown Fund provides financial resources for…

• Graduate students 
• Priority given to research that advocates for the abolition of modern day slavery in its many forms
• Approximately $10,000 available to distribute 

You can find more info on our website here, including registration for upcoming info sessions about the funding, and reports from past fund recipients.

SSW students, faculty, and staff- Applications for the 2025 UW Seattle Campus Black Opportunity Fund are now open. Note that applications close January 21, 2025.

The Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) amplifies Black students, faculty, staff, and the broader community by supporting projects and initiatives that center Black experiences.

Eligibility, Funding and Reporting:

• Proposals are accepted from students, faculty, and staff at the University of Washington Seattle.
• Projects must be completed by December 31, 2025. Projects that request completion dates after, will be given special consideration.
• Recipients will submit a project/activity summary within 60 days of the project/activity conclusion that 1) lists/shows activities supported, 2) evaluates project/activity outcomes, and 3) accounts for project funds.

To learn more and to apply, see their website.

MSW students, consider volunteering with the Seattle/King County Clinic at Seattle Center:

Volunteer registration for the 2025 Seattle/King County Clinic is now open!  The Seattle/King County Clinic is a four-day volunteer-driven event at Seattle Center that provides free dental, vision and medical care to anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare.

Thanks to your generosity, time, and abilities, over nine years the Clinic has served 30,000 patients and provided more than $26 million in care. We invite you to join us for another rewarding experience April 24-27, 2025 at Seattle Center. Also, don’t forget set up and take down in the days before and after the event as well as eyeglasses dispensing in late May.

for questions, please contact: SKCClinic@seattlecenter.org | 206-615-1835

Recent MSW graduates or MSW alum, please consider this full-time employment opportunity with Jubilee Women’s Women’s Center.

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MSW students, applications are available now to apply for the 2025-2026 American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES) awards. The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) will accept signed and completed applications that are postmarked by March 3, 2025. Applications must be accompanied with all required attachments. There is a priority for upper-division and graduate-level students, however, all qualified applicants are considered.

Below are details and instructions for application submissions.

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