Find funding that fits your course, country and career plans. Check who can apply, which cycle is available and whether an award carries a service commitment.
8 opportunities match your filters.
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Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship
NASW Foundation
Up to USD 5,000; future awards depend on funding
MSW support for applicants committed to the communities and public-service settings identified by the fund.
Who can apply: NASW membership, an application to or acceptance into an accredited MSW, GPA of at least 3.0, and commitment to American Indian/Alaska Native or Hispanic/Latino populations, or eligible public/nonprofit/grassroots work. Admission is required for payment.
Timing: The 2026 cycle is closed. The provider announces the 2027–28 cycle for January 2027; the exact opening and closing dates need confirmation.
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Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship
NASW Foundation
USD 4,000 was awarded per scholarship in 2026–27; next amount unconfirmed
Supports health and mental-health social work serving African American communities.
Who can apply: NASW members applying to or accepted into an accredited MSW, GPA of at least 3.0, and relevant practice interest or experience. Payment depends on admission.
Timing: The 2026 cycle is closed. The provider announces the 2027–28 cycle for January 2027; the exact opening and closing dates need confirmation.
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Lawanna Renee Barron Scholarship
NASW Foundation
USD 2,000 was awarded in 2026–27; next amount unconfirmed
Supports social work study with an interest in rural settings and/or health and mental health in African American communities.
Who can apply: NASW members applying to or accepted into an accredited BSW or MSW, with GPA of at least 3.0 and relevant experience or interests. Admission is required before payment.
Timing: The 2026 cycle is closed. The provider announces the 2027–28 cycle for January 2027; the exact opening and closing dates need confirmation.
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Neysa Fanwick Memorial Scholarship
NASW Foundation
USD 5,000, contingent on available endowment earnings
Recognises social justice, leadership and relevant health or mental-health experience.
Who can apply: NASW members applying to or accepted into an accredited MSW. The page specifies no minimum GPA, but requires evidence of graduation potential and alignment with the fund. Admission is required for payment.
Timing: The 2026 cycle is closed. The provider announces the 2027–28 cycle for January 2027; the exact opening and closing dates need confirmation.
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CSWE Minority Fellowship Program — Master’s
Council on Social Work Education
Stipend and training support; amount depends on funding
Supports preparation for mental-health and substance-use service delivery.
Who can apply: Full-time students in the final year of a direct-practice-focused master’s social work program accredited by CSWE; consult the next application for complete requirements.
Timing: The 2027–28 master’s application is announced for March 2027. Exact dates are not yet listed.
Service obligation: Applicants commit to seeking work in mental-health or substance-use services or prevention immediately after graduation for at least two years. Confirm the award agreement.
United StatesConditional scholarshipCycle closed
Washington Behavioral Health Conditional Scholarship
Washington Student Achievement Council
Up to USD 41,000 across eligible graduate programs; some routes capped at USD 15,500
Need-based support for eligible behavioral-health study at participating Washington institutions, including social work.
Who can apply: Applicants must meet the listed institution/program requirements and submit FAFSA or WASFA. Award size depends on unmet need and the route or time remaining.
Timing: 2026–27 applications are closed. The provider expects 2027–28 updates in late 2026.
Service obligation: Three to five years of qualifying service, with credential, placement and reporting requirements. Failure to meet terms can convert the award into a loan; read the promissory note.
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Harriet & Sandra Rosenbaum Scholarship — Full-Time MSW
University of Wisconsin–Madison
School lists full tuition, fees and a yearly stipend; confirm individual award terms
A separate scholarship application for the full-time MSW applicant route.
Who can apply: Submit the UW–Madison Graduate School application before the separate full-time Rosenbaum scholarship application. Admission and funding are separate decisions.
Timing: The full-time scholarship deadline is January 20, 2027. The MSW admission deadline is earlier; check both official schedules.
United StatesConditional training grantUpcoming cycle
UW–Madison Public Child Welfare Training — BSW / Full-Time MSW
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Tuition and training support; confirm the current package
Limited funding tied to preparation for Wisconsin public child welfare work.
Who can apply: U.S. citizens or permanent residents following the applicable BSW/MSW application or current-student route. Training, academic-standing and field-transport requirements apply; consult the detailed programme overview.
Timing: BSW/full-time MSW applications are scheduled December 1, 2026–January 29, 2027. The part-time route has a different schedule.
Service obligation: Full-time Wisconsin public child welfare employment for at least the period corresponding to funding received; relocation within Wisconsin may be necessary. Confirm the current stipend contract, repayment terms and training requirements.