Just a reminder that The Organization of Student Social Workers (OSSW), is in the process of creating new t-shirts for the 2017-2018 year, and would

love to see your designs. The winner will get a $15 gift card, as well as a free t-shirt. Please submit these designs in PDF form (while retaining your

original file) no later than Wednesday, November 15th to https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/cmk35/41127.

The only requirements for the design is that it mentions School of Social Work somewhere (Due to copyright, we can’t actually use the official logo). Some examples from previous designs can be viewed here

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and here http://i63.tinypic.com/23mmy6o.png.

Feel free to contact ossw@uw.edu if you have any questions.

SCOPE Graduate Student Fellowship Program now accepting applications

Deadline:       11:59PM Sunday, December 3, 2017

Eligibility:      Students enrolled in a graduate degree program at the University of Washington

Site:                 Gondar, Ethiopia

Funding:         Up to $6,000

The SCOPE fellowship offers funding (up to $6000) for a 3-6 month field experience in Gondar, Ethiopia.  Selected students will work with collaborators at the University of Gondar to explore how partnerships with faith communities can be leveraged to improve health.  SCOPE’s mission is to unite medical and faith communities to improve health for the most vulnerable through innovative partnerships, leadership development, and measured impact.  Fellows will work closely with University of Gondar fellows, faculty and staff on their defined activities.

SCOPE is seeking graduate student applicants to support the Faith Leaders Advocating for Maternal Empowerment (FLAME) project, a randomized control trial that will assess the efficacy of an intervention to improve uptake of antenatal and delivery care services at health centers in rural Ethiopia.   Fellows will assist the University of Gondar FLAME team in the development and implementation of the intervention with direction from mentors in the Department of Global Health at UW and professionals on the SCOPE Board of Trustees.  Please see the SCOPE website for more details on the SCOPE fellowship and how to apply.  Contact Kate Pfizenmaier with any questions regarding the application at kpfiz1@uw.edu .

2017 SSWLHC-WA SCHOLARSHIP

SSWLHC-WA is now accepting applications for its 2017 Student Scholarship.

Purpose of Award:

• To raise the visibility of the Social Work profession in the area of health care.
• To honor and support outstanding students who are committed to pursuing a Social Work career in health care.
• To provide mentorship opportunities to students new to the field
• To allow access to students to see how a voluntary board functions

Description of Award:

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Dear School of Social Work Community,

There is a current budding partnership between the Foster School of Business and School of Social Work to pilot a Philanthropy Fellowship program for 2017 – 2018.

The hope is to create an experiential learning environment in which students can have a hands on, interdisciplinary learning opportunity that increases knowledge of foundations and philanthropic practices. Additionally, it is an educational networking opportunity between social work students, business students and philanthropic foundations.

We are currently asking for social work students to complete this survey to gauge interest and feedback for such a program. The survey should take no more than five minutes to fill out and there is an opportunity to win a $20 Starbucks gift card.

Please see survey here.

Rachel Alger, algerr@uw.edu

University of Washington

Master of Social Work Candidate, 2018

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Our student-led team from the School of Public Health, in conjunction with Hall Health, is collecting information about student health care and health insurance at the University of Washington, Seattle Campus. It is integral that we receive enough responses to make the survey relevant as the results have the potential to inform policy-making decisions in the future. Having as many students respond as possible increases our chances of compiling representative data about students at UW and your needs in relation to health insurance. Please note that this survey and any information derived from it is not representative of the University of Washington administration.

Answers will remain anonymous and confidential. At the end of the survey, everyone will have a chance to provide their email address to be entered to win from multiple drawings. We will be raffling off a $100 Amazon Gift Card (x1), $50 Amazon Gift Cards (x4), and $20 UW Bookstore Gift Cards (x2). Email address and survey data will not be connected.

To access the survey, please follow this link: http://tinyurl.com/studenthealthsurvey2017

The survey will run until the end of the month. Winners of the raffle prizes will be drawn at the end of the month, once the survey has closed.

Please let us know if you have any questions. We can be reached at student.health2017@gmail.com.

Travel Grants
spring deadline April 26
eligible conference dates May 11–August 31
Receive up to $300 to participate in a conference in the U.S. and $500 for an international conference.

MAP Scholarship
deadline May 1
The Multicultural Alumni Partnership (MAP) awards scholarships to UW undergrads and grad students who need financial assistance to continue progress toward a degree at the UW.

The UW has passed the Student International Travel Policy (SGP Chapter 211). This policy outlines three important pre-departure requirements for all students traveling abroad for official academic purposes:

1. Register international travel with the Office of Global Affairs (OGA)
2. Purchase comprehensive medical and evacuation insurance while abroad
3. Request a waiver for travel to high risk destinations

Please visit the OGA website for more information and FAQs.

The UW offers a wide variety of opportunities for student engagement abroad, including foreign study programs, international exchanges, research and service learning opportunities, and international internships. Student health, safety, and security are our top priorities. Administered by OGA, the policy establishes health and safety requirements to minimize undue risks to UW students. The spirit of this policy is threefold:

1. Help ensure that UW students have a safe and successful academic experience abroad
2. Raise awareness so that all UW students know about international health and safety resources and services when traveling abroad
3. Institutionalize long-standing best practices that help ensure the University’s ability to consistently provide efficient and effective, 24/7 support to all students studying abroad

We ask that you take these steps to support this effort and this new policy:

• Inform students, faculty, and staff about this policy and the importance of working with the Office of Global Affairs before traveling abroad
• Stay safe together! Let us know how we can work together to raise awareness and advocate for safe and positive academic experiences abroad

Thank you for your time and support. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.

Nicholas Hill

Global Travel Security Manager
Office of Global Affairs

Gerberding Hall, Box 351237
Seattle, WA 98195-1237
206.616.7927
hilln6@uw.edu  /  washington.edu/globalaffairs

Student Loan Repayment & Options
Date	Saturday, April 22, 2017
Time	2:00 pm – 4:30 pm PDT
Where	Central Library
Room Location	Level 4 – Room 1 – Washington Mutual Foundation Meeting Room
Audience	Adults
Language	English
Summary	Are you affected by student loan debt? Join us for a free presentation and talk to an attorney about your student loan debt.
Description	Student loan debt affects millions of Americans and is now the second-largest sector of household debt at more than $1 trillion. In partnership with CENTS and the Attorney General’s Office of Washington, The Seattle Public Library will host a presentation on student loan repayment at the Central Library. The presentation will cover: • Types of loans, and how to find out what type you have • Defaulted loans and options to deal with default • Finding an affordable payment plan to stay out of default • How to change payment plans • Loan forgiveness options for Federal student loans • Dealing with collection activity • Specific issues related to Private student loans • Pros and cons of filing for bankruptcy • Scams and frauds to watch out for • Resources for self help and further assistance Following the presentation, there will be a question and answer session and a limited number of one-on-one attorney consults will be assigned on a first come/first served basis to help attendees make a strategy to deal with student loan debt. Please join us for this free session and bring your questions on student loan repayment. Our schedule will be as follows: 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Presentation 2:50 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Questions and Answers 3:20 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. one-on-one consultations (10 minutes each)
Notes	Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Program brought to you by the Education Subgroup of the Washington Attorney General’s Student Loan Workgroup. Outreach subgroup members represent the following organizations: CENTS, Northwest Consumer Law Center, Northwest Justice Project, Washington Student Association, Washington Attorney General’s Office. The attorney presenters and panelists are volunteers with CENTS’ Student Loan Project.
Contact Info	*Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian
Room Capacity	Space is limited at library events. Please come early to make sure you get a seat. Due to the fire code, we can’t exceed the maximum capacity for our rooms.

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CSWE’s Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) is pleased to announce that the
2017-2018 Now Is the Time: Minority Fellowship Program–Youth (NITT MFP-Y)
application period is now open. Deadline for submission is May 12, 2017, at
11:59 pm EDT.

The MFP-Y fellowship is designed to enhance the training of full-time,
direct-practice focused, social work master’s students in the final year of
study at a CSWE-accredited program. Fellowship recipients receive a 1-year
fellowship that includes specialized training on mental health issues of
children, adolescents, and transition age youths; a monetary stipend*; and
other professional development supports.

Applicants must identify mental health service delivery to at-risk children,
adolescents, and/or transition age youths (16–25) as their specialization and
be committed to seeking employment in a behavioral health setting with this
target population immediately after graduation. Complete eligibility
information is posted on the MFP-Y How to Apply page with a link to the online
submission system. Please note eligibility criteria refers to the 2017–2018
academic year.

Questions: Please contact mfpy@cswe.org or call 703-683-8080, Monday–Friday,
9am–5pm EDT.

*The monetary stipend last cycle was $6,500 per fellow over the course of the
fellowship year. This amount is subject to change in 2017–2018, dependent on
funding received from SAMHSA.

Jennifer Dunn-Thomson Scholarship
deadline April 15
This scholarship awards up to $15,000 for tuition or an internship in Capitol Hill, D.C. to a female student who embodies leadership, commitment to public service and personal values.

MAP Scholarship
deadline May 1
The Multicultural Alumni Partnership (MAP) awards scholarships to UW undergrads and grad students who need financial assistance to continue progress toward a degree at the UW.

ATTENTION GRADUATING MSW STUDENTS

AN OPPORTUNITY PRESENTED BY

WASHINGTON STATE SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK

OUTSTANDING STUDENT PAPER AWARD

A part of our mission is to support and promote high standards of practice for those entering the profession.

To this end we offer the Outstanding Student Paper Award to Washington State masters level social work students in their graduating year.

To the strongest paper submitted we are offering a Grand Prize of $400 plus a 1 year membership to WSSCSW and 1 year free entry to all Professional Development events. For the runner up prize we are offering $200, plus a 1 year membership to WSSCSW and 1 year free entry to all Professional Development events. Both winners will be mentioned in the WSSCSW newsletter and annual dinner meeting and recognition event.

Entries must be clinical practice papers that contain both clinical case materials and discussion of theory that applies to the understanding and treatment of the case presented.  The paper or project must be presented in an integrated, cogent way that shows the practical application of theoretical ideas as well as a reflection of clear understanding of how cultural issues are reflected in the treatment approach.  Your paper or project can (and probably should) be a paper or project you wrote for a class.

Writing should be clearly and professionally written, well organized and demonstrate appropriate grammar, syntax, etc.  Paper should be in double-spaced 12 point font, no more than 10 pages long and must conform to APA formatting standards.

Entries must contain a 1-page cover page detailing ‘Why I Want to Be a Clinical Social Worker.”

Entries must be received via email by May 10, 2017

Please submitted to: admin@WSSCSW.org

Student Tax class for US Residents

Thursday, April 13, 2017

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Odegaard Undergraduate Library room 220

You’ve received your 1098T tax form! Student Fiscal Services is presenting this workshop to help US Resident students understand the information on the 1098T tax form and how it relates to education tax credits and tax issues regarding scholarships and grants. This class is appropriate for undergraduate, graduate and professional students.

 

Student Tax class for International Students

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Odegaard Undergraduate Library room 220

UW non-resident students may receive tax forms related to US source funds they receive. This session focuses mainly on helping students understand the 1042S forms sent out by the UW Payroll Office. The class is appropriate for undergraduate, graduate and professional students and is offered free of charge.

This class is co-sponsors by Student Fiscal Services and the International Student Services.

Tillman Military Scholars program now accepting applications for 2017 scholarships!

The Pat Tillman Foundation offers an annual scholarship open to active duty military, veterans, and spouses pursuing a full-time bachelor’s, master’s, or professional degree at a US-based accredited institution. Each individual scholarship award is based on the applicant’s unique financial need, the average award in 2017 is expected to be ~$10,000 per academic year (renewable for the duration of the student’s program of study).

Founded in 2008, the Tillman Scholars program supports our nation’s active-duty service members, veterans and military spouses by investing in their higher education. Since the program’s inception, the Foundation has named over 450 Tillman Scholars at more than 100 institutions nationwide.

Applications to become a 2017 Tillman Scholar will close on March 1, 2017 at 11:59pm PT. Details and the online application are available at http://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply-to-be-a-scholar/.

“UW Continuum College is now recruiting for coordinators to support the daily operations of the Summer Youth Program.  Multiple positions are available starting part-time in the winter/spring and transitioning to full-time in the summer.   Coordinators serve as the face of the program to students, parents and visitors. Applicants must have experience managing staff and volunteers and supporting students of differing abilities, motivational levels and learning styles.  Candidates should visit the Employment area of the Program website for more information.”

Research Assistants needed

Dance Chance is a school-based program offered by Pacific Northwest Ballet and provides standards-based dance instruction in partnership with local schools. Students are in grades one to eight.  Dance training for students from diverse backgrounds is a priority.  Some evidence indicates that the dance training has a significant impact on general education and life skills.  MSW students are sought to assist in interviews of parents, teacher, students and dance instructor to identify impact on social, academic, and emotional skills.  The pilot study involving initial interviews is time sensitive and will support a mixed method evaluation to take place after the interviews.  Payment is $15/hr. Work can begin immediately.

Contact Professor Jon Conte at contej@u.washington.edu or jrcontephd@gmail.com if interested.

Fulltime Paid Fellowship in Substance Abuse Treatment for 2017-18 – apply by 4/1

The Addictions Treatment Center of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle

announces openings for the

Interprofessional Fellowship in Substance Abuse Treatment

1-year full-time advanced training in substance abuse treatment

The goal of the Interprofessional Fellowship is to provide clinical and didactic experiences through which recent professional graduates from several clinical disciplines become more skilled in working therapeutically with substance abusers and become more familiar with the unique contributions that their professional disciplines provide.

A biopsychosocial model of addictive behaviors provides the rationale for the ATC’s interprofessional team approach.  As such, it encourages staff to consider physiological, psychological, behavioral, and sociocultural factors in the assessment, treatment planning, and therapy processes.

We expect to have positions for two Social Workers for the 2017-2018 year.  All fellows must be U.S. citizens.  The fellowship begins Sept. 18, 2017.

* Social Workers must have completed a Master’s Degree from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work education.   Applications are due April 1^st, 2017.

We expect to select fellows within one month of the mailing deadline.

The Fellowship is Directed by John S. Baer, Ph.D.

For Application materials:

Email: Shelley.newman@va.gov 

               Call: 206-764-2608

Interprofessional Fellowship Program

116-ATC

VA Puget Sound HCS

1660 S. Columbian Way

Seattle, Washington  98108

UWRA Graduate Student Fellowship in Aging

Application Deadline:  February 1, 2017 12 noon (PST)

The University of Washington Retirement Association has endowed a fellowship to support graduate students of outstanding academic merit who have a demonstrated academic and personal interest in aging-related issues or concerns.

This fellowship will provide a monthly stipend equivalent to the PDTA 2 level (currently $2,572/month), GAIP health insurance, and a waiver of a maximum of 18 credits of state-tuition (except for U-PASS fee and international student fee).  The fellowship must be used in 2017-18 academic year.

At the time of application, students must be matriculated in a UW graduate degree tuition-based program and not in their last year of study.  (Students in fee-based programs are not eligible.)  The recipient of the award must be enrolled in full-time credits (at least 10) during the quarter in which he/she takes the fellowship.

Please see our website at http://grad.uw.edu/graduate-student-funding/for-students/fellowships/list-of-fellowships/uw-retirement-association-fellowship-in-aging/ for further information.  Detailed on that page are also the application requirements and process (statements, letters of recommendation, etc.) as well as criteria for selection.

The selected recipient(s) will be invited to attend the UWRA luncheon in spring 2017.  They will also be asked to give an informal presentation to UWRA members on their research/academic and personal interests related to aging during the year of the award.

Questions regarding this opportunity may be directed to The Graduate School, Office of Fellowships and Awards, megray@uw.edu or 206-685-4248.

Following on the excellent and expansive Study Abroad Fair today, please encourage your students to take advantage of the series of scholarship information sessions offered next week geared toward funding international experiences. Please feel free to forward the details below, and attached are flyers and images that can be posted or shared on social media as well. Details are also on our website at http://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/workshops/events/.

Focus on International Scholarships Week – Nov. 14-18, 2016

Monday – Funding for Study Abroad: November 14, 3:30 p.m., MGH 171. RSVP to attend.

Thinking about studying abroad and don’t know where to start or how to plan for it? Attend this info session to learn more about planning for study abroad and finding scholarships to support your study.

Tuesday – Boren Scholarships & Fellowships for Study Abroad: November 15, 11:30 a.m., MGH 171. RSVP to attend.

Join us to learn more about these undergraduate scholarships & graduate fellowships funding language studies abroad in wide range of critical languages. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships provides up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.

Wednesday – Marshall Scholarships for Graduate Study in the UK: November 16, 3:00 p.m., MGH 171. RSVP to attend.

Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans who have the potential to excel as scholars, leaders and contributors to improved UK-US understanding to study for a graduate degree in the United Kingdom. Up to forty Scholars are selected each year to study at the graduate level at any UK institution in any field of study. Join Mr. Robin Twyman, Consul (Business and Government Affairs) from the UK Government Office in Seattle, to learn more about the program and application process.

Wednesday – Around the World with Scholarships Meetup: November 16, 4:00 p.m., MGH 171. RSVP to attend.

Go around the world with scholarships! Stop by if you’re thinking about applying to international scholarships like the Fulbright, Schwarzman Scholars, Luce, DAAD and more! We’ll have some sweet treats to share too! Join us to hear from fellow students about their application process and international experiences!

Thursday – Foreign Affairs Fellowships: Pickering, Rangel, PPIA, Payne, Carnegie, Humanity in Action fellowships & more!: November 17, 3:30 p.m., MGH 171. RSVP to attend.

A variety of foreign affairs fellowship programs provide funding for academic and professional preparation for undergraduate students and alumni considering international careers. Some fellowships prepare students specifically to enter the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service. Others provide research experience. And still others have broader goals of expanding participation in public policy and exploring national histories of discrimination and resistance. Join us to learn more about these various programs and how you might take advantage of the opportunities they provide.

Friday – Study, Research or Intern in Germany: DAAD Scholarships & Fellowships: November 18, 12 p.m., MGH 171. RSVP to attend.

For undergraduates and graduates, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides financial support to over 120,000 highly-qualified students and faculty for international research and study each year. There are scholarship opportunities for students from all fields interested in participating in study, research or internship programs in Germany.

When	Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Description	Don’t let fall funding application deadlines pass you by! This Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS) presentation will introduce current UW graduate students (Masters and PhD) to resources for finding fellowships, scholarships, grants, and employment to help finance graduate education, research, and travel. The workshop provides an overview of databases and search strategies for finding funding, as well as the timeline for applying for fellowships and grants.
Campus location	Allen Library (ALB)
Campus room	Green A, Research Commons
Event types	Student Activities, Workshops
Event sponsors	UW Libraries UW Graduate School UW Information School
Link	http://www.lib.washington.edu/commons/services/gfis

 

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