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Last updated on May 6, 2024
[Page 2] The Best Social Work Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines in 2024
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60 SCHOLARSHIPS
Social Change Fund United Scholarship
Funded by
The Social Change Fund United
This scholarship was created by philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and NBA superstars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade to support critical and timely issues impacting the Black community.
Funded by
The Social Change Fund United
This scholarship was created by philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and NBA superstars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade to support critical and timely issues impacting the Black community.
Eligibility Criteria:
Race: Black or African American
Field of Study: Mental health
Education Level: High School Senior, Undergraduate, graduate
Amount
:
$15,000
Deadline
:
Oct 27, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners
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Marie J. Smith Esq. Social Sciences Scholarship
Funded by
Lois Beckford
This scholarship will honor the life of Marie J. Smith, Esq. and help support a student pursuing a degree in social sciences.
Funded by
Lois Beckford
This scholarship will honor the life of Marie J. Smith, Esq. and help support a student pursuing a degree in social sciences.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate
Race/Ethnicity: Black or Hispanic
Major/Field: Social Science
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Dec 01, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
32
Advancing Social Justice for Asians Scholarship
Funded by
International Chinese Fine Arts Council
This scholarship will support graduate or advanced degree students who are committed to social justice for Asians.
Funded by
International Chinese Fine Arts Council
This scholarship will support graduate or advanced degree students who are committed to social justice for Asians.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Apr 10, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
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Yifan Zhu "Late Night" Scholarship
Funded by
Yifan Zhu
This scholarship will be awarded to a low-income college student who has a track record of social engagement through their extracurricular activities (e.g. student council, community service, dance/sports, etc.).
Funded by
Yifan Zhu
This scholarship will be awarded to a low-income college student who has a track record of social engagement through their extracurricular activities (e.g. student council, community service, dance/sports, etc.).
Eligibility Criteria:
Background: Low-income student
Background: First-gen students preferred
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Feb 02, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
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Joshua A. Vaughn Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Jared Burton
This scholarship will support a BIPOC student pursuing a career in criminal justice, social work, or community studies.
Funded by
Jared Burton
This scholarship will support a BIPOC student pursuing a career in criminal justice, social work, or community studies.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate
Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
Major/Field: Criminal justice, social work, or community studies
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Sep 15, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
35
Robert F. Lawson Fund for Careers that Care
Funded by
Lance Lawson
This scholarship seeks to support high school and undergraduate students who intend to spend their careers helping other people.
Funded by
Lance Lawson
This scholarship seeks to support high school and undergraduate students who intend to spend their careers helping other people.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
Financial Status: Low-income
Field of Interest: Healthcare, social work, government, education or a related field
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Apr 15, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is in review
36
Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Austin/Bishop Family
This scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.
Funded by
Austin/Bishop Family
This scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
Major/Field: Mental health related
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Dec 15, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
37
Anna Milagros Rivera Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
The Rivera Family and Friends
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Anna Milagros Rivera by supporting students who share her passions.
Funded by
The Rivera Family and Friends
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Anna Milagros Rivera by supporting students who share her passions.
Eligibility Criteria:
Field of Study: Nursing or accounting
Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
Gender: Female-identifying
Background: Single parent household
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
Nov 30, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
38
Greg Lockwood Scholarship
Funded by
Ken Lockwood
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Greg Lockwood by supporting queer students seeking higher education.
Funded by
Ken Lockwood
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Greg Lockwood by supporting queer students seeking higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
Background: LGBTQ+ and/or pursuing a social work degree
Amount
:
$2,716
Deadline
:
Nov 01, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
39
Early Childhood Developmental Trauma Legacy Scholarship
Funded by
Jesus Perez
This scholarship seeks to increase awareness of the severity of trauma on young children by supporting students who will work to combat these issues in their careers.
Funded by
Jesus Perez
This scholarship seeks to increase awareness of the severity of trauma on young children by supporting students who will work to combat these issues in their careers.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate student
Field of Study: Social work, psychology, or child development
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
May 05, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is in review
40
HPF-RYW Orange Heart Scholarship
Funded by
Humanity Preservation Foundation/Recovery Your Way
This scholarship will support a high school senior planning to major in the social work field.
Funded by
Humanity Preservation Foundation/Recovery Your Way
This scholarship will support a high school senior planning to major in the social work field.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior
Major: Social work field
Amount
:
$1,500
Deadline
:
Jun 15, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
41
Deanna Ellis Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Anina deNobriga
This scholarship will support a student pursuing a career in helping those with substance abuse issues.
Funded by
Anina deNobriga
This scholarship will support a student pursuing a career in helping those with substance abuse issues.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
Major/Field: Mental health counseling, healthcare, nursing, or other professions that help those with substance abuse issues
Amount
:
$700
Deadline
:
Mar 11, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
42
Education is Bling: The Moore the Blingyer Scholarship
Funded by
The Moore the Blingyer LLC
This scholarship seeks to support a BIPOC college student pursuing a career in social work or human services.
Funded by
The Moore the Blingyer LLC
This scholarship seeks to support a BIPOC college student pursuing a career in social work or human services.
Eligibility Criteria:
Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
Education Level: Undergraduate or Graduate
Major: Social Work or Human Services
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Jun 15, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
43
Forever Sisters - Olivia Jansen Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Kurtzman
This scholarship will support students who are planning to pursue a career in helping abused children.
Funded by
Kurtzman
This scholarship will support students who are planning to pursue a career in helping abused children.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school
Career Plan: Helping abused children
Education Level: Undergraduate
Education Level: Graduate
Amount
:
$1,500
Deadline
:
Aug 01, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
44
High School Social Leaders Bi-Annual Scholarship
Funded by
Dror Liebenthal
This scholarship helps innovative student leaders who are focused on critical global and social issues.
Funded by
Dror Liebenthal
This scholarship helps innovative student leaders who are focused on critical global and social issues.
Eligibility Criteria:
Resident: United States
Education: Current High School Student
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Mar 31, 2020
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
45
Chantel S. Husted Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Family of Chantel S. Husted
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chantel S. Husted by supporting students interested in pursuing careers in mental health or social services.
Funded by
Family of Chantel S. Husted
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chantel S. Husted by supporting students interested in pursuing careers in mental health or social services.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
GPA: 3.2 or higher
State: Florida
Amount
:
$6,050
Deadline
:
Jul 19, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
46
100 Women Giving Back Northwoods Up-and-Coming Giver Scholarship
Funded by
100 Women Giving Back Northwoods
This scholarship aims to support up-and-coming givers so they can achieve their educational and career goals, regardless of their financial status.
Funded by
100 Women Giving Back Northwoods
This scholarship aims to support up-and-coming givers so they can achieve their educational and career goals, regardless of their financial status.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior
State: Wisconsin or Michigan
Background: Experience with public service, volunteer work, or a social cause
Amount
:
$1,500
Deadline
:
Nov 30, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
47
Autumn Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Miranda Warren
This scholarship seeks to support students who will be pursuing the mental health field in some capacity with their careers.
Funded by
Miranda Warren
This scholarship seeks to support students who will be pursuing the mental health field in some capacity with their careers.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Field of Study: Mental health (nursing, social work, psychology, or counseling)
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
May 01, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is in review
48
Bold Activism Scholarship
Funded by
Emily Taintor
The Bold Activism Scholarship will support one determined activist in their effort to create equal opportunity and dismantle systems that oppress through thoughtful engagement and activity.
Funded by
Emily Taintor
The Bold Activism Scholarship will support one determined activist in their effort to create equal opportunity and dismantle systems that oppress through thoughtful engagement and activity.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Feb 07, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
49
Deitra L. King Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Lachaela Wells-Andrew
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Deitra L. King by supporting students who display the same qualities and values that she did throughout her life.
Funded by
Lachaela Wells-Andrew
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Deitra L. King by supporting students who display the same qualities and values that she did throughout her life.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
State: North Carolina
Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
Field of Study: Human services (social work, psychology, etc.)
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Jun 20, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
50
Lieba’s Legacy Scholarship
Funded by
Joran Family
This scholarship will support college students looking to better the social-emotional wellbeing of gifted children.
Funded by
Joran Family
This scholarship will support college students looking to better the social-emotional wellbeing of gifted children.
Eligibility Criteria:
GPA: 3.5
Major: Psychology or Social Work
Education Level: Undergraduate
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Apr 25, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is in review
51
Thomas J. Kilcullen Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Erin Wells
This scholarship aims to honor Thomas J. Kilcullen’s life by supporting a criminal justice or social work student who demonstrates leadership, kindness, and respect for all.
Funded by
Erin Wells
This scholarship aims to honor Thomas J. Kilcullen’s life by supporting a criminal justice or social work student who demonstrates leadership, kindness, and respect for all.
Eligibility Criteria:
State: NY
Field of Interest: Criminal justice, social work, or a similar field
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
May 20, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
52
Johnnie M. Parris Public Service Scholarship
Funded by
Johnnie M. Parris Foundation
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Johnnie M. Parris by supporting African American students who are pursuing degrees in public service or related fields.
Funded by
Johnnie M. Parris Foundation
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Johnnie M. Parris by supporting African American students who are pursuing degrees in public service or related fields.
Eligibility Criteria:
Field of Study: Education, Political Science, Social Justice, Law
State: FL
GPA: 2.5
Ethnicity: African American
Education Level: Undergraduates
Amount
:
$760
Deadline
:
Nov 01, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
53
Servela Theodore Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Theodore Family
This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Servela Theodore by supporting students who are pursuing careers in human services.
Funded by
Theodore Family
This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Servela Theodore by supporting students who are pursuing careers in human services.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
Gender: Female
Financial Status: Low-income
Desired Career Field: Human services
Background: Caribbean-descent
Amount
:
$700
Deadline
:
Nov 01, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
54
Akila Couloumbis Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice
Funded by
Nikki Couloumbis
This scholarship aims to support graduate students whose research or work addresses alternatives to incarceration.
Funded by
Nikki Couloumbis
This scholarship aims to support graduate students whose research or work addresses alternatives to incarceration.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Graduate student
Field of Study: Law, political science, sociology, forensics, or related fields
Undergraduate Degree Focus:: Sociology, political science, economics, African American studies, or liberal arts
GPA: 3.25 or higher
Amount
:
$1,500
Deadline
:
Dec 01, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
55
Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Tandy Green
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nabi Nicole by supporting other women who share her faith and ambition.
Funded by
Tandy Green
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nabi Nicole by supporting other women who share her faith and ambition.
Eligibility Criteria:
Race: African American
Gender: Female-identifying
Field of Study: Theology or Religious Studies
Education Level: Any
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
Nov 04, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
56
Jamie Anderson Scholarship
Funded by
Gwendolyn Johnson
The Jamie Anderson Scholarship aims to support and encourage young individuals who, like Jamie, have a desire to pursue a career in social work despite facing difficult circumstances.
Funded by
Gwendolyn Johnson
The Jamie Anderson Scholarship aims to support and encourage young individuals who, like Jamie, have a desire to pursue a career in social work despite facing difficult circumstances.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior
State: Ohio
GPA: 2.0 -3.0 GPA
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Mar 15, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
57
Terry A. Greendeer Behavioral Health Wing Dedication Scholarship
Funded by
Conroy Greendeer
This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Terry A. Greendeer by supporting Native students who share her passion for behavioral health.
Funded by
Conroy Greendeer
This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Terry A. Greendeer by supporting Native students who share her passion for behavioral health.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school or two or four-year undergraduate student
Race: Native American, enrolled in a federally recognized tribe
Field of Study: Social work, behavioral health, or therapy
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Dec 23, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
58
Cyndy Cervantes Scholarship for Oncology Social Work
Funded by
beyond Oncology Education, LLC.
This scholarship is perfect for graduate students pursuing a career in oncology social work or current oncology social workers with student debt.
Funded by
beyond Oncology Education, LLC.
This scholarship is perfect for graduate students pursuing a career in oncology social work or current oncology social workers with student debt.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education level (if applicable): Graduate student
Major/current career field: Oncology social work
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Jun 15, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
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Steven Penn Bryan Scholarship Fund
Funded by
Janai Bryan
This scholarship hopes to honor the memory of Steven Penn Bryan by supporting students in their late thirties and above pursuing a degree in counseling or a related field.
Funded by
Janai Bryan
This scholarship hopes to honor the memory of Steven Penn Bryan by supporting students in their late thirties and above pursuing a degree in counseling or a related field.
Eligibility Criteria:
Age: Late thirties or older
Education Level: Master's degree
Field of Study: Counseling or a related field (social work, etc.)
Amount
:
$10,000
Deadline
:
Dec 19, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
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