Social Work Scholarships

Scholarship Applications for the 2024-25 Academic Year

The scholarship application will be open from February 26–March 31, 2024 

Please note: Scholarships are competitive and only a single person is named the recipient of the scholarship. Hence, do your best to turn in an exceptional application and essay.

The amount of scholarship money awarded is taken out of amount you receive loaned by financial aid. Even so, the real benefit of a scholarship is that a student is named as the finalist and this always looks very good on your resume.

Scholarship applications are reviewed by a committee. We receive many applications and cannot offer any feedback to applicants who were not selected as finalists.

Once you decide on the scholarships to apply to, prepare a student essay (300 words maximum). Discuss each of the scholarships you are applying for and how your professional interests, experiences and/or goals connect to the scholarship.

To apply to the appropriate scholarship(s), go to the scholarship application. Please note: you will need to enter your NetID username and password to apply.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Farley

Scholarships

  • Antonia Colón MSW Summer Scholarship 

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    • MSW student with financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid
    • Must be enrolled during the summer semester
    • Must be in good academic standing
    • Preference is given to a bilingual student (English/Spanish)
    • Submit an essay demonstrating commitment to serving people consistent with the EMU School of Social Work mission statement (500-word limit)
    • $1000.00 awarded in previous years

  • Donald Loppnow Endowed Scholarship 

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    • Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Possesses qualities such as commitment to social work program missions, leadership abilities and/or outstanding scholarly achievement
    • May consider financial need
    • $970 awarded in previous years

  • Leroy Watts Endowed Scholarship 

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    • Established scholarship in memory of Roy Watts
    • For a student in social work with preference to a BSW candidate with a commitment to human justice
    • Selected per criteria of social work selection committee
    • $631 awarded in previous years

  • Path to Success Endowed Scholarship

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    • Purpose of this endowed scholarship is to support a student in the School of Social Work
    • BSW or MSW student
    • Demonstrates financial need
    • $633.00 awarded in previous years 

  • Wolverine Human Services  

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    • Undergraduate or graduate social work major
    • At least part-time student
    • Financial need
    • Minimum undergraduate GPA: 3.30
    • Minimum graduate GPA: 3.70
    • Preference given to male, minority students
    • Preference given to Wolverine Human Services employees or members of their immediate family; students who have accepted an offer of employment or are serving an internship at Wolverine Human Services with intent of employment
    • $670 awarded in previous years

  • Frederick Lane III Scholarship 

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    • MSW student in the family and children's services concentration
    • Financial need as demonstrated by a FAFSA on file with EMU's Financial Aid office
    • Essay to show creativity and innovation in pursuing social justice for children and families to be reviewed by the Social Work Scholarship Committee
    • When there is more than one applicant, the Social Work Scholarship Committee will carefully analyze the student essay to select the most applicable scholarship recipient
    • $1,460 awarded in previous years

  • Social Work Alumni Association 

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    • A declared, 300-level, BSW or MSW student
    • Financial need determined by the Office of Financial Aid
    • GPA minimum 3.25
    • Applicants must submit a written essay showing demonstrated commitment to serving people consistent with the EMU Social Work mission statement (500-word limit)
    • $700 awarded in previous years

  • Geraldine Quarrella Scholarship 

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    • Must be enrolled in the EMU BSW or MSW program
    • Student must be in need determined by the Office of Financial Aid
    • Essay question to be completed by applicants as follows: Explain your commitment of service to vulnerable populations and/or socio-economically disadvantaged individuals while listing any service with these groups. Additional explanation of personal experience of overcoming adversity and personal interest in pursuing the field of social work should be highlighted in the essay as well.
    • $500.00 awarded in previous years