| Institution | Program | Resident | Non-Resident | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University | Two-Year | $49,050 | $49,050 | $49,050 |
| University of WA | Day Program | $42,206 | $70,608 | $72,519 |
| University of WA | Extended Degree | $65,465 | $65,465 | $65,465 |
| University of WA Tacoma | Three-Year | $59,925 | $103,616 | N/A |
| Smith College | Two-Year | $70,565 | $70,565 | $70,565 |
| University of Southern California | Four Semester | $117,005 | $117,005 | - |
| Institution | Program | Resident | Non-Resident | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University | Advanced Standing | $29,135 | $29,135 | $29,135 |
| University of WA | Full-Time Advanced Standing | $27,974 | $46,965 | $47,955 |
| University of WA | Part-Time Advanced Standing | $41,845 | $41,845 | $41,845 |
| University of WA Tacoma | Advanced Standing | $34,230 | $59,196 | N/A |
| Smith College | Advanced Standing | $38,690 | $38.690 | $38,690 |
| University of Southern California | Advanced Standing | $74,632 | $74,632 | - |
All admitted applicants are considered for Seattle University Scholarships for Graduate Programs based upon a holistic review of all information received in the application process and available funding. Awards are renewable for multi-year programs based upon satisfactory progress toward degree completion. Scholarship amounts are based upon full-time enrollment of minimally 6 quarter credits per term. Students taking less than 6 quarter credits will have their award amount pro-rated accordingly.
Seattle University Scholarships for Graduate Programs are called Equity Scholarships.
To establish a diverse and equitable student population in the MSW program, the SU MSW program offers scholarships that are distributed based on these principles. We offer an Equity in Distribution Scholarship to support students who have financial need. To increase the number of clinical social workers of color, we also offer an Equity in Representation Scholarship to provide financial support to students of color (e.g., Black, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, Indigenous, Alaska Native). Students may qualify for one or both scholarships based on eligibility.
If you plan to apply for MSW Departmental Scholarships, your application, the scholarship form (a link is provided within your MSW application) and all required application materials will need to be on file before the January 20 priority deadline to be considered. We recommend that you submit your scholarship form and then submit your application. The Social Work Department will review your scholarship form and your MSW application simultaneously and any scholarship funds awarded would be announced on your admission decision letter.
Seattle University's MSW Program offers an endowed scholarship created by Lee Scheingold, MA, MSW and Bill Etnyre, MSW, PhD. The Etnyre Scheingold Clinical Social Work Endowed Scholarship supports students who are pursuing their MSW education and are dedicated to working with society's most vulnerable citizens.
To be eligible for scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:
Endowed scholarship consideration may require additional documents and recipients may be notified after admission depending upon the selection criteria. Domestic and permanent resident applicants are strongly encouraged to complete a FAFSA to be eligible for any need-based endowed or external scholarships and/or graduate student loans.
In recognition of their invaluable service and commitment to positive impact in our communities, Seattle University offers the following benefits for AmeriCorps/PeaceCorps alums. All applicants to Seattle University Graduate Programs are eligible to apply for the AmeriCorps/PeaceCorps Alumni Scholarship.
Recipients of the scholarship receive a total award of $3,000 toward tuition, which is distributed over the first two years of the student's academic program. Eligible applicants must have successfully completed (or will have completed) an AmeriCorps term of service by the time of enrollment in their graduate program.
How to Apply
Notice of Scholarship Award
AmeriCorps/PeaceCorps Alumni Scholarship award decisions will be made after admissions decisions. For scholarship applications submitted before April 30, Seattle University will notify applicants of scholarship decisions by June 1. For applications submitted after April 30, Seattle University will notify applicants of scholarship decisions made on a case-by-case basis, depending on funds remaining. The AmeriCorps/PeaceCorps Alumni Scholarship Awards Committee meets in May of each year.
AmeriCorps Alumni Fee Waiver
AmeriCorps alums who complete an application for any Seattle University graduate program may request an application fee waiver. In the “Fee Payment” section of their online application, applicants should indicate they are an AmeriCorps alum in order to receive the fee waiver.
Graduate Assistantships (GA) in teaching, research and marketing/recruitment may be available to qualified students. These opportunities are generally sent to incoming MSW students in late summer.
Past GA positions:
Find out more about student employment here>>
Each academic year, the MSW department has student worker positions that may be available. Availability is based on whether current student workers are graduating or moving to other positions. Students are also free to reach out to other graduate programs within the university to ask about employment opportunities within other departments as well.
Faculty are always applying for grants and funding for research. Periodically, faculty members will be awarded a grant that allows them to hire an MSW student to help them with their project. Faculty will notify students as opportunities arise.
The Lemieux Library has a comprehensive guide to institutional and local funding databases.
Interested in fellowships? Check out the Seattle University's Fellowships database.
There are many organizations that offer scholarships and fellowships to MSW students. Here are some options:
Below is a list of individual external scholarships MSW applicants and students may qualify for. Please consult each scholarship's website for further details about eligibility, awards, and deadlines.
Eligibility Requirements
General Selection Criteria
Award
Recipients receive a 1-year fellowship that includes specialized training in mental health and/or substance use disorder issues of racial/ethnic minority populations, a monetary stipend, and other professional development supports.
The fellowship stipend is a total award of $10,000, subject to change depending on funding received from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
All fellows are required to attend an in-person 2.5-day training session held in Alexandria, VA. All travel, food, and hotel expenses will be covered by the MFP. Fellows are also expected to participate in all conference calls and webinars.
Description
The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship is offered in memory of the late Agnes Jones Jackson who was a long time NAACP member from the San Francisco branch.
Eligibility
All Students
Graduate Students
Award
Twenty (20) – Forty (40) Scholarships Available– Maximum Scholarship Amount is $2,000
Deadline
Check back in June 2021
Description
The American Indian Graduate Center offers graduate fellowships for American Indian and Alaskan Native students. Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe, Alaskan Native group or 1/4 degree Indian blood who is in need of financial aid and has applied for federal financial and campus based aid. The applicant must be a fulltime student pursuing a Masters or PHD.
Eligibility
Multiple award opportunities each have differnt eligibility requirements. Check the link above for a full list of eligibility requirements.
Award
Each American Indian Graduate Center scholarship has its’ own award amounts.
Deadline
Deadlines vary for each scholarship opportunity. Consult the link above for deadline listings.
Description
The Association on American Indian Affairs has been providing Native American student scholarships since 1947 and provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate Native American students who are citizens/members of their Tribal Nation-whether or not their Nation is recognized by the federal government.
Eligibility
Award
Deadline
May 31, 2021
Description
Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship
Ina Goodwin Tateuchi and her late husband, Atsuhiko Tateuchi, both came from hard-working families and were taught to appreciate and respect education. They wish to provide $5000 scholarships for students who are residents of the Pacific Rim states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington) who demonstrate hard work, dedication and sincerity. Students must have financial need, academic merit and be of Japanese or other Asian ancestry, including multi-ethnic Asians. Students from middle income families and students attending college, university, trade/vocational, or graduate schools are encouraged to apply. This scholarship will be renewable for up to four years.
Eligibility
Award
$5,000, renewable for up to four years
Deadline
March 1, 2021
Description
Purpose of Award:
Applicants are requested to apply by via email to Megan Bott at CHSW.scholarship@gmail.com
FULL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND ELIGIBILITY:
CHSW SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTIONS 2021
Eligibility
The award is open to any student in Washington State who:
Award
The scholarship winner(s) will receive a cash award of $1,500. In addition, all applicants will receive a one-year membership in the Washington Chapter of the CHSW.
Deadline
The Coalition of Healthcare Social Workers (CHSW) will be accepting applications for its 2021 Social Work Student Scholarship between May 15, 2020 - July 1, 2021.
Description
The Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship is awarded to master's degree candidates in social work who have demonstrated a commitment to working with, or who have a special affinity with, American Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic/Latino populations. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working with public or voluntary nonprofit agencies or with local grassroots groups in the United States are also eligible.
Eligibility
Award
The Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship is awarded based on the projected annual earnings to the fund and contributions. A panel reviews applicants and selects the award recipient. Up to 10 scholarships of up to $4,000 each will be awarded. In 2020-2021, 10 scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each were awarded.
Deadline
NASWF typically accepts applications mid-January through early March.
Description
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund was founded in 1961 as the Marian Davis Scholarship Fund, a memorial to a teacher and political activist who died of breast cancer in 1960. Marian was an advocate for racial justice and the rights of labor. While raising her family, she was also at home in the classroom, on the picket line, or in a jail cell.
Marian’s husband, Horace B. Davis, who was called Hockey by all who knew and loved him, organized the Fund as a tribute to her. Hockey was committed to creating a Fund to honor a talented teacher, loved by her students, who was persecuted for her work for peace and freedom.
Eligibility
These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are able to do academic work at the college or university level or are enrolled in a trade or technical program and who are active in the progressive movement. Applicants must have participated in activities in the US, and there is a strong preference for applicants who plan on working in this country.
Award
The maximum grant available from the Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund is $15,000 per year (from July 1 through June 30). Grants are disbursed to cover each separate semester, quarter or term during which the grantee is attending school. Grants must be used in the year they are awarded and cannot be deferred or carried over. Recipients must reapply each year support is sought.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted no later than April 1. Applicants will be informed of decisions in July.
Description
The Doyne M Green Scholarship supports female graduate students of medicine, law, social service, or public service. This scholarship assists current graduate students who study at public universities in the State of Washington. Apply electronically via theWashBoard.org
Eligibility
Award
$4,000
Deadline
March 1, 2021
Description
EDUMED Scholarships for Transgender Students
Transgender students are more visible than ever on college campuses across the country. But, at the same time, many trans students continue to report struggles that make it difficult to achieve success. Trans students share familiar dreams and professional aspirations, but lack of access to good resources all too often makes it hard to fulfill those goals. This guide is designed to help transgender students find the resources they need to make their dreams a reality. It looks at academic and career tools, discusses options for social support and networking, and outlines a few financial aid options. The scholarships listed are particularly useful because they are open to transgender students interested in earning a degree in any field, including healthcare.
Eligibility
Each scholarship lists different eligibilty requirements. Consult the link above for more detail.
Award
Each scholarship offers a different award amount. Consult the link above for more detail.
Deadline
Each scholarship has a different deadline. Consult the link above for more detail.
Description
Based in Washington, D.C., the National Italian American Foundation's (NIAF) mission is to serve as a resource for the Italian American Community; to preserve the Italian American heritage and culture; to promote and inspire a positive image and legacy of Italian Americans; and to strengthen and empower ties between the United States and Italy.
Eligibility
Award
Not listed
Deadline
March 1, 2022 (applications open on December 1, 2021).
Description
The Ethel Louise Armstrong (ELA) Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to women with physical disabilities who are enrolled in a college or university graduate program in the United States. The foundation provides scholarships only for female students. Those awarding the money aim to be objective and to not discriminate.
Eligibility
Award
The amount awarded can be between $500 to $2,000 per year.
Deadline
Those interested in applying should apply before June 1st each year at 5 p.m. A completed application should be mailed in one envelope to the ELA Foundation office at 2460 North Lake Ave. PMB #128, Altadena, CA 91001.
Description
Based in Washington, D.C., the National Italian American Foundation's (NIAF) mission is to serve as a resource for the Italian American Community; to preserve the Italian American heritage and culture; to promote and inspire a positive image and legacy of Italian Americans; and to strengthen and empower ties between the United States and Italy.
Eligibility
Award
Not listed
Deadline
March 1, 2022 (applications open on December 1, 2021).
Description
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing support services and scholarships to as many exceptional students, HSF Scholars, and Alumni as possible. As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds.
Eligibility
Must be of Hispanic heritage
U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2021-2022 academic year
Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
Award
HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and awarded directly to students
Deadline
February 14, 2021
Description
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Professions scholarship provides financial aid to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate and graduate-level students. Recipients must be members of federally recognized Tribes and enrolled in an eligible health profession degree program. In exchange for financial aid, scholarship recipients agree to fulfill a service commitment in full-time clinical practice upon completion of their academic or post-graduate clinical training.
Eligibility
Award
The IHS Scholarship Program provides financial aid covering tuition, required fees and other educational and living expenses. Read about the full award here.
Deadline
The application cycle is now closed. The next application cycle will open in December 2021.
Description
Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarships support American students of Polish descent for graduate level studies, such as masters and Ph.D. studies, at colleges and universities in the United States. Funding is only for full-time studies in the United States and English Schools of Medicine in Poland.
Eligibility
Award
Scholarships range from $1,000 to $7,000.
Deadline
March 12, 2021
Description
The National Association of Black Social Workers offers a number of scholarships to African American social work students. Applicants must be enrolled in the semester the award will be granted.
Cenie 'Jomo' Williams Tuition Scholarship
Cenie “Jomo” Williams, Jr. was the first elected President of the National Association of Black Social Workers. He was elected President of the New York City Association of Black Social Workers in 1969 and developed many community programs that brought positive changes in the New York community, and built the New York City Chapter into the organization’s largest chapter. When elected to the Presidency of the National Association of Black Social Workers in 1970, Williams’ put forth tremendous efforts to develop and organize new chapters, both nationally and internationally.
In 1974, Cenie was appointed the first Executive Director of the National Association of Black Social Workers. As director, the continued his work with the international affiliates which resulted in the development of the National Association of Black Social Workers’ International Education Conference. Until the time of departure in 1983, Cenie never gave up fighting for justice. His passion to serve can only be surpassed by this love for African people everywhere.
The Office of Student Affairs Community Leadership Tuition Scholarship
The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) would like to recognize an individual who has taken excellent strides in representing the Code of Ethics of the NABSW as well as those of the social work profession. This student must demonstrate exemplary leadership abilities while actively working within the African-American community and embody characteristics that represent the any themes of the Office of Student Affairs administration.
Eligibility
Cenie 'Jomo' Williams Tuition Scholarship
The Office of Student Affairs Community Leadership Tuition Scholarship
Award
Cenie 'Jomo' Williams Tuition Scholarship: $1,500
The Office of Studenet Affairs Community Leadership Tuition Scholarship: $1,000
Deadline
June 28, 2020
Description
The National Association of Junior Auxillaries Inc. was established in 1941 with the purpose of uniting members "to render charitable services which are beneficial to the general public, with particular emphasis on children, and to cooperate with other organizations performing similar services." Today the growing Association continues the focus of meeting the needs of children and youth in keeping with the NAJA slogan: "Caring Hearts. Helping Hands. Changing Lives."
Eligibility
Award
Deadline
The Application and Re-application forms are available online ONLY between September 1st and February 1st from this NAJA website. Applications, including supporting documents, must be completed online by February 1st. It is the applicant's responsibility the process is complete. Applicants will be notified of their status by the third week in April.
Description
The National Federation of the Blind Scholarship is the largest of its kind in the nation. Every year, we award more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations.
Eligibility
For more information regarding eligibility, we strongly encourage you to review our scholarship program FAQs.
Award
Thanks to their generous partners, there are thirty merit-based scholarships currently available, ranging from $3,000 to $12,000.
Deadline
March 31, 2021
Description
The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program recruits and nurtures professionals in-training for primary health care disciplines and specialties most needed to deliver quality, culturally competent health services to Native Hawaiians throughout the State of Hawai‘i.
Eligibility
In addition to requiring admittance to accredited schools and programs, this merit-based program awards generous scholarships to eligible individuals that appear to be dedicated to providing primary health services to Native Hawaiians and their families in Hawai‘i.
Recipients are obligated to serve full-time in medically un- or under-served areas in Hawai‘i for two (minimum) to four (maximum) years, depending upon the length of time of scholarship support.
Award
Scholars will receive funding for tuition, books, other related educational costs, and a monthly stipend while enrolled “full-time” in an accredited university/college program. A coordinated service plan (licensure, service site) will be designed specifically for each graduate.
Deadline
No longer accepting 2021-2022 applications
Description
The Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance (ONNSFA), provides enrolled members of the Navajo Nation an opportunity to achieve their educational goals.
Eligibility
Award
Graduate Award -$2,500 to $5,000 per term
Deadline
The Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance opens its online application twice a year. The online application for the 2021-2022 Academic Year opens on March 15 and closes on June 25, 2021.
Description
Through the Sons of Italy Foundation® (SIF), and hundreds of thousands of family members located in all fifty states and the District of Columbia, the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA) has awarded over $61 million in scholarships to date.
Eligibility
Please see each scholarship description for its specific requirements. The following general requirements apply to all scholarships (except where noted):
Award
In past years, the SIF has offered 10 to 12 merit-based scholarships (National Leadership Grants), ranging from $4,000 to $25,000 in a nationwide competition. These figures and the number of scholarships may vary according to funding each year.
Deadline
February 28, 2021
Description
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans program honors the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States. Each year, we invest in the graduate education of 30 New Americans—immigrants and children of immigrants—who are poised to make significant contributions to US society, culture or their academic field. Each Fellow receives up to $90,000 in financial support over two years, and they join a lifelong community of New American Fellows.
Eligibility
Full eligibility requirements can be found here. If you are interested in connecting with a university fellowship advisor, you can find a list of universities with advisors here.
Award
Each Fellowship supports one to two years of graduate study in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program in the United States. Each award is for up to a total of $90,000. Here is the break down: Each Fellow receives $25,000 in stipend support a year (all stipend awards are capped at $50,000 per year), as well as 50 percent of required tuition and fees, up to $20,000 per year, for one to two years. The first year of Fellowship funding cannot be deferred.
Deadline
The application for the 2022 Fellowship is now open. The deadline is October 28, 2021.
Description
Point Foundation is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students of merit. Point promotes change through scholarship funding, mentorship, leadership development, and community service training. The foundation empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.
Eligibility
Award
Point Scholarships are awarded on a “last provider” basis, meaning that Point fills in the gaps and provides funds not provided by other scholarships, grants, loans, work/study programs, etc. It is the responsibility of those selected as Point Scholars to annually secure as much other funding as possible. For information about other sources of financial aid, see our Additional LGBTQ Resources page.
Deadline
Application is closed. Next application opens November 1, 2021.
Description
The Melanie Foundation was created in 2006 to honor the life and legacy of Melanie Merola O’Donnell, with the mission to foster support for mental health issues. The Melanie Foundation Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship to be awarded to a candidate pursuing a doctoral or master’s degree in the mental health field.
Eligibility
Award
The Melanie Foundation Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship to be awarded to a candidate pursuing a doctoral or master’s degree in the mental health field. The scholarship will be awarded to a candidate for one year. Candidates may reapply for additional years.
Deadline
Each year, applications are due by March 5th, and scholarship recipients will be personally notified and publicly announced by June 30th. All other applicants will be notified electronically.
Description
The Verne LaMarr Lyons Scholarship is awarded to Master's Degree candidates in social work who demonstrate an interest in or has experience with health/mental health practice and have a commitment to working in African American communities.
Eligibilty
Award
With generous support from the Tamara L. Harris Foundation, a total of six Lyons Scholarships in the amount of $4,333 each will be awarded in 2021-2022. $4,000 disbursed directly to the recipient’s college/university; $333 earmarked for NASW’s June 2021 virtual conference registration
Deadline
Student Financial Services Office is the central department that manages tuition bills, fees, scholarships, and loans. Visit the SFS website for office hours, financial aid information, and payment plan options.
A FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be filed for EACH YEAR a student wants to be considered for financial aid eligibility.
A new FAFSA is available each year on October 1st and asks for financial data from two years ago.
Students and their families are encouraged to file the online version of the FAFSA. The online version provides edits which alert filers to possible problems with their applications before the application is submitted. Applying online is also faster so updates and corrections can be submitted with ease. If unable to file online, please contact Student Financial Services for assistance.
File the FAFSA by SU's February 1 priority funding deadline. All types of aid are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Many funds are extremely limited. Applications received after the priority deadline will be considered in the order received on a funds-available basis.
Select the correct version of the FAFSA to complete as each year, from October 1st through June 30th, two versions of the FAFSA are available: 1) for the current academic year and 2) for the upcoming academic year.