Scholarships/Stipends

The Department of Social Work is committed to providing financial support for our students. We provide 6 scholarship opportunities for qualified students each year.

Applications are available in the Department office or see below. Applications are accepted and reviewed during the Spring Semester of each year. Work with your advisor to have your application ready for submission in early March in order to be ready for the announced deadline date (see Important Dates page for due date).

[PDF] Social Work Scholarship Application (28 KiB)[DOC] MS Word (44 KiB)

Wayne and Carol Sandee Scholarship

• Amount: $400

• Who is eligible: Minority student who is a pre-social work major or who has been admitted to Social Work program.

Kiwanis Social Services Scholarship

• Amount: $600

• Who is eligible: Social work major, strong academic record, community service & financial need considered.

Mindy (Hawkins) Thielges Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: $500

• Who is eligible: Social work major, preparing to work with the elderly especially in Nursing Home Social Work; academic record, community service & financial need considered.

Entering Student Scholarship

• Amount: $500

• Who is eligible: 3.0 GPA in high school, maintain 3.0 GPA 1st semester; enrolled in SW 190 & SW 210 in 1st year.

Alumni & Faculty Scholarship

• Amount (variable): $200-$400

• Who is eligible: Social Work major, 3.0 GPA, leadership, volunteer activities & other experience considered.

MN Social Service Association Scholarship

• Amount: $500

• Who is eligible: Social Work major, 3.0 GPA, leadership, volunteer activities, & other experience considered.

Social Welfare Scholars Award

• Amount: $100, $75 & $50

• Who is eligible: Social Work majors or premajors enrolled who have completed SW 190; award based on paper completed for class. (Awarded in Fall)

Other Scholarships Outside of the Social Work Department

• Contact appropriate office for information

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences – Scholarships

Robert D. Schmidt Family Scholarship

• Amount: approx $1000

• Who is eligible: undergraduates who pursue involvement with Kessel Institute for Peace & Change

Connexus Energy Social & Behavioral Sciences Scholarship

• Amount: $750

• Who is eligible: new transfer student, any FT major in the college, from Connexus Service Area

University Supported Scholarships are also available.