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Application Period/Due Date: January 18th - March 8th
Application Period/Due Date: January 18th - March 8th
Criteria:
Criteria:
Awarded to master's degree candidates in social work who demonstrate an interest in or has experience with health/mental health practice and have a commitment to working in African American communities. Previous recipients now work in hospitals, medical clinics, and social services agencies that provide treatment and specialized services to African American patients.
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.
GPA of 3.0 or above
Documentation to be Submitted:
Documentation to be Submitted:
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 and a statement of merit and need for the award.
Two letters of support from professional references.
Official Transcript.
Link:
Link:
Contact naswfoundation@socialworkers.org with any questions regarding this program.
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