[Page 2] The Best Social Work Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines in 2025

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.

This scholarship helps innovative student leaders who are focused on critical global and social issues.

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.).

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.

This scholarship will support one Latin student who is passionate about giving back and providing for their community.

This scholarship will support graduate or advanced degree students who are committed to social justice for Asians.

This scholarship seeks to support a BIPOC college student pursuing a career in social work or human services.

This scholarship is perfect for graduate students pursuing a career in oncology social work or current oncology social workers with student debt.

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.

This scholarship will support students who are planning to pursue a career in helping abused children.

This scholarship aims to support up-and-coming givers so they can achieve their educational and career goals, regardless of their financial status.

This scholarship aims to support graduate students whose research or work addresses alternatives to incarceration.

This scholarship will honor the life of Marie J. Smith, Esq. and help support a student pursuing a degree in social sciences.

This scholarship will support a BIPOC student pursuing a career in criminal justice, social work, or community studies.

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.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Anna Milagros Rivera by supporting students who share her passions.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Terry A. Greendeer by supporting Native students who share her passion for behavioral health.

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.

This scholarship will support Black students working to bring about social change in their communities.

In honor of Grandmaster Nam K Hyong, this scholarship aims to give the gift of education to a hardworking, motivated student.

This scholarship seeks to lower the financial burden of higher education so all students, regardless of their background, can achieve their goals.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Linda McCoy-Aitkens by supporting students who need assistance pursuing their education in order to make a difference in the world.

This scholarship seeks to support students who aspire to dedicate their careers to helping others.

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.

This scholarship aims to support students who are devoting their careers to addressing mental health and helping others navigate the challenges they face.

This scholarship seeks to support students who will be pursuing the mental health field in some capacity with their careers.

This scholarship will honor the accomplishments of Kerry Kennedy and help support a female student pursuing a degree in education, public service, or social work.

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.

In memory of Tyler Schaeffer, this scholarship will support a student interested in pursuing social work or criminal justice and who is driven by making the world a better place

This scholarship will support college students looking to better the social-emotional wellbeing of gifted children.