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Application Period/Due Date: January - March
Application Period/Due Date: January - March
Criteria:
Criteria:
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.
Eligibility:
Eligibility:
NASW membership, in good standing, is a mandatory requirement to receive an NASW Foundation Scholarship Award. Awardees must maintain active membership throughout the award period.
Non-members interested in applying can join NASW: a) if they have a social work degree (BSW/MSW) or are matriculating in a CSWE-accredited social work program; or b) are enrolled in or awaiting acceptance into a CSWE-accredited program.
Must be or plan to be enrolled in a social work degree program to maintain eligibility.
GPA of 3.0 or above.
Documentation to be Submitted:
Documentation to be Submitted:
Application form.
Biographical essay (two typed, double-spaced pages). The essay must address career goals, interests, and work, volunteer, and school/field experience related to work in health/mental health practice with African Americans.
Statement of merit and financial need for the award (up to one page, why is financial assistance needed).
Two letters of support from professional references. Letters can be written by a candidate's professors; individuals or leaders of groups with whom the candidate has worked in a helping capacity; an employer/supervisor; and so on
Official Transcript.
Signed release of information.
Link:
Link:
Contact naswfoundation@socialworkers.org with any questions regarding this program.
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