Did you know that our Chapter offers scholarships annually to our student members? Learn more about this and other scholarships available to social workers like you!

NASW-MI Scholarships

Student Leadership in Diversity Scholarship

The Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is pleased to award two annual Student Leadership in Diversity Scholarships. Award recipients will be honored at NASW-MI's virtual Legislative, Education & Advocacy Day (LEAD).

This scholarship recognizes and promotes leaders among social work students who are working on projects, research, or advocacy initiatives that promote diversity and social justice. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, have an above average academic record, and be working to promote the ideals of social work.

Award Amount

Two $500.00 scholarships will be awarded, one each to:

• One BSW student applicant
• One MSW student applicant

Eligibility

• Must be current dues-paying student members of NASW-MI
• Must be accepted in an accredited BSW or MSW program in Michigan
• If selected for the award, you must be available for an interview and your winning essay may be published in NASW-Michigan's The Bridge newsletter

Submission Deadline

• August 1

Other Social Work Scholarships

• NASW Foundation scholarships
  • The NASW Foundation is committed to enriching the social work profession and empowering social workers to be leaders in social policy and practice. At the heart of this commitment are national educational, research, and awards programs, which provide: doctoral fellowships, graduate school scholarships, chapter research grants, national recognition awards, lectures, symposiums, and special projects. Some of these programs have been in existence for more than 20 years – formerly, as part of The Social Workers’ National Research and Education Fund. Today they operate within the NASW Foundation
• Geriatric Social Workers of Southeast Michigan scholarships
• Michigan League for Public Policy: Beck Scholarship