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1 Social Work Related MSSA Graduate Scholarship June 1 st $1,500 This scholarship is to be given to a graduate student accepted for admission or currently enrolled in graduate programs related to human service field. The requirements include: indication of financial need on form, possesses the ability to successfully complete coursework and plans to work in direct contact with clientele. (651) Scholarship link active April 1 June 1 Verne LaMarr Lyons Scholarship March 31 st Up to $2000 This scholarship is being offered by the National Association of Social Workers. It is an annual award given to a full-time graduate student who demonstrates an interest in, or has experience working in, the health/mental health practice in African American Community. (202) ext. 504 or ons_guidelines.asp Carl A. Scott Memorial Fund Book Scholarship May 9 th 2 awards given; $500 The program offers funding for students from ethnic groups of color (African American, American Indian, Asian American, Mexican American, and Puerto Rican) who are in their last year of study for a social work degree in a baccalaureate or master's degree program accredited by CSWE. spx#book_scholarships Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial MSW Scholarship March 31 st 10 awards given; up to $2000 each This scholarship is awarded to master s degree candidates in social work who are interested in working with American Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic/Latino populations, or in public and voluntary nonprofit agency settings (202) ext. 504 or osnell.asp

2 Training Grant in Clinical Oncology Social Work- Marten's October up to $12, th ($10,000 for trainee stipend and $2,000 for faculty admin. support) Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applicant must be a second year student in a master's program in social work, and demonstrate interest in the psychosocial needs of oncology patients and their families. Advanced standing students (those with a bachelor's degree in social work accepted to a master's degree program) are also eligible. Field placement must apply for the scholarship, not the student! Virginia Krawiec, MPA Director Health Professional Training Grants Attn: Extramural Grants Program 1599 Clifton Rd NE Atlanta GA search on website for social work training grants CSWE s Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) June 17 th 1-year fellowship includes specialized training on mental health issues of children, adolescents, and transition age youths; a monetary stipend; and other professional development supports Now Is the Time: MFP-Youth (NITT MFP-Y) program is designed to enhance the training of fulltime, master s-level, direct practice-focused social work students in their final year of study at a CSWEaccredited institution. Applicants must identify mental health service delivery to at-risk children, adolescents, and transition-age youths as the focus of their specialization and be committed to seeking employment with this target population after graduation. The purpose of the program is to reduce health disparities and improve behavioral health-care outcomes for racially and ethnically diverse populations by increasing the number of culturally competent master s-level behavioral health professionals serving children, adolescents, and populations in transition to adulthood (aged 16 25). Funds for the NITT MFP-Y are provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services. tives/scholarshipsandfellowships /MFP/AboutMFP-Y.aspx

3 Population Fellowships in Social Sciences Not specified Not Specified Possible Master s level and pre-doctoral training fellowships in academic/career areas including social sciences, anthropology, reproductive health Fellowship Secretary, Population Council One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza New York, NY Tel. # ssfellowship@popcouncil.org or pubinfo@popcouncil.org wships.html American Clinical Social Workers Association- Judith Holm memorial Student Awards American Society on Aging Graduate Student Research Award February 18 th $2,000 ACSWA offers several $2,000 cash awards to second-year master's students who can demonstrate excellence in preparation for clinical social work practice. Competitors submit papers based on clinical work done in a field placement or practicum and eligible entries will be judged by a national panel of advanced clinicians and educators, with winners to be announced at the end of April. Your faculty advisor will be asked to participate, both as a sponsor of your paper and as a judge of papers by students from other schools October 15 th $500 This award is endowed by the AARP Foundation and presented annually to a graduate student for research relevant to aging and applicable to practice. Requirements include: turning in application form and research paper, findings from research must be completed, candidates must be either currently enrolled in a graduate program or must have completed their studies no more than one year before the time of submission and papers that have been published are not eligible for submission awards@asaging.org

4 The Wellstone Fellowship January 31 for following year fellowship $38,000 annual salary plus health care benefits This fellowship recipient will play an integral role in Families USA outreach to and mobilization of communities of color and its designed to increase the number of African-American, Latino and American Indian social justice leaders. Fellowship applicants must have an interest in both health care and grassroots organizing and a commitment to contributing to social justice work following their year of hands-on experience of being a Fellow. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with or demonstrate a keen experience in working with communities of color. Fellows will receive a compensation package that includes annual stipend (mid-30s) and excellent health care benefits. hips/wellstone-fellowship.html wellstonefellowship@familiesusa.org hips/wellstone-fellowshipabout.html St. Catherine University or University of Saint Thomas Related Abigail Quigley McCarthy Center for Women s Research, St. Catherine University Leadership Award Research & Creative Work Varies Varies by Award This organization offers multiple scholarship awards and grants, but contact the center for up-to-date information specifically for graduate student options. This organization is offering two grants to graduate students to support original research on topics related to development of positive self-esteem in women and girls. A separate grant is available to support research on the contribution of women from the Catholic tradition to policy and/or service. AQM Center for Women Couer de Catherine, Rm Randolph Avenue St. Paul, MN (651)

5 Luann Dummer Center for Women: Graduate Student Research Award For Topics Related to Women March 15 th $4000 for 1 grad student An annual reward is given to a graduate student at University of St. Thomas for the purpose of conducting research on a topic related to women and/or girls. Full-time and part-time students in all graduate programs can apply for the academic year. This research may be conducted as part of a course, a thesis or dissertation, or it may be conducted as a credit or non-credit independent study. Students must have a faculty advisor, a clear purpose and timeline and agree to credit the Luann Dummer Center for Women as co-sponsor and funder in all research outcomes. A $1500 stipend will be provided for the faculty sponsor. The fellow also must agree to submit a formal research report and present their work at a Feminist Friday in the Luann Dummer Center for Women in early May. Dr. Corrine L. Carvalho, Director, Luann Dummer Center for Women at or clcarvalho@stthomas.edu. nts/default.html nts/graduatestudentfellowship/ General Scholarships Women of the ELCA February Varies by 15 th Award Several scholarships are offered. Visit the website for details. g/scholarships-pages-57.php

6 Minnesota GLBT Educational Fund Awards February $500-$ st depending on award applied for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender identified students who will be enrolled in a post-secondary program Planning to attend post-secondary education program during the next academic year Not a prior Educational Fund award recipient A legal resident of Minnesota, or attending a Minnesota educational institution Applications are available on the web site. Applications must be postmarked by April 1st. Supporting materials should arrive within one week of the April 1st deadline. Materials sent by or fax will not be accepted Willow St Suite 305 Minneapolis MN Phone 612/ Fax 612/ philanth@scc.net Criteria for Judging: Applicant's affirmation of their GLBT identity Applicant's demonstration of integrity and honesty Applicant's participation and leadership in community activities Applicant's service as role model, mentor, colleague or advisor for the GLBT community Spouse Scholarship April 30 th $2500 The applicant must be a spouse of Air Force Active Duty, Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve to be eligible. For a detailed list of eligibility criteria see the website Callahan Scholarship 1501 Lee Highway Arlington, VA rship

7 Research Related Scholarships Epilepsy Foundation of America/Behavioral Sciences Student Fellowships NWSA Scholarship in Jewish Women s Studies March 22 nd $3000 The Epilepsy Foundation awards grants and fellowships for cutting-edge research into the causes of epilepsy. Program goals include understanding basic mechanisms, developing new therapeutic approaches, understanding the behavioral and psychosocial aspects of having epilepsy, and encouraging the professional development of scientists and healthcare professionals. The Foundation s Student Fellowship Programs offer qualified individuals the opportunity to develop expertise in epilepsy research through a three-month training experience and involvement in a research project. February 15 th $1000 NWSA will award $1,000 to a student who, in the fall of the year of the award, will be engaged in the research or writing stages of a Master's Thesis or Ph.D. Dissertation in the interdisciplinary field of women's studies. /research/grants.cfm NWSA Graduate Scholarship, 7100 Baltimore Ave, Suite 203, University of Maryland, College Park, MD scholarships/scholarship-injewish-womens-studies/14446/ Lupus Foundation of America, Inc./Gina Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship Program March 31 st $2,000 To foster an interest, among students, in the areas of basic, clinical, translational, epidemiological, or behavioral research relevant to lupus under the sponsorship and supervision of an established, tenure-track Principal Investigator who directs a laboratory, dedicated at least in part to the investigation of lupus at an academic, medical, or research institution in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. dieguez@lupus.org barticlesnet/templates/new_researchl fa.aspx?articleid=145&zoneid=31

8 Diversity Related Scholarship Hmong National Development Scholarship November 3 awards 29 th given; $1000 Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate Hmong students. hp?page=ed_sch Indian Scholarship Programs Not specified $6000 maximum The Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program offers scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis to Minnesota residents of at least one-quarter American Indian ancestry (verified by documentation). Candidates must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited postsecondary institution (such as St. Thomas). The scholarships are based on financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). cfm?pageid=1821 Ethel Curry Scholarships May 31 Not specified Ethel Curry Scholarships are available to full-time juniors or seniors and graduate students. To qualify, you must be a Minnesota resident of at least onequarter ancestry in the following Minnesota reservations or communities, or a combination of them: Bois Forte, Grand Portage, Fond du Lac, Leech Lake, Mille Lacs, Red Lake, White Earth, Lower Sioux, Prairie Island, Shakopee Mdewankaton, Upper Sioux. These scholarships are based on academic merit with a minimum cumulative gradepoint average of 3.0. LaDonna Mustin / ladonna.mustin@state.mn.us

9 American Indian Scholarship- National Society DAR April 1 $1000 Open to Native American undergraduate and graduate students. Have a minimum GPA of 2.75, demonstrate financial need and have proof of American Indian heritage. ut_scholar.cfm (scroll down to American Indian Scholarship) Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans Nov 1 $25,000 in maintenance grants and up to $20,000 in tuition support The purpose of The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The Program is established in recognition of the contributions New Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities the United States has afforded the donors and their family.

10 Loan Information Bill Raskob Foundation, Inc. N/A N/A This is a small family foundation set up to give deserving students undergraduate and graduate loans with no interest. If you would like to receive an application form, submit a written request (or ) between January and April. Bill Raskob Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 507 Crownsville, MD info@billraskob.org Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education Hattie M. Strong Foundation/Student Loan Program April 9 th N/A Created to give 0% interest loans to deserving graduate and undergraduate students who meet certain criteria. Please refer to the contact information below for more information. N/A up to $3000 Annual interest-free student loans for American college students, who are entering their FINAL year of study in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Students initiate the application process between January 1 and March 31. Contact the Foundation for more information. info@evalee.org g/scholarship_program.htm Minnesota Higher Education Services/SELF Loan Program N/A up to $10,000 a year, number of awards varies Annual loans for Minnesota residents or nonresidents attending eligible colleges and universities in Minnesota. Call the number below for more information. Pg.cfm?pageID=353 Signature Student Loan Program N/A N/A Sallie Mae's Signature Student Loan Program offers all the money you need to pay for school in low-cost alternative loans. It works hand-in-hand with federal loan programs FFELP and FDLP and helps with costs not covered by those programs, traditional grants, and scholarships. Sallie Mae 800/

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