Disability in Social Work Scholarship
Students with disabilities often do not receive enough support and accommodations throughout their educational journey. Going through school without these supports in place can be isolating and can make higher education seem unappealing. Students deserve a higher education experience and a social work profession that is truly accessible.
This scholarship aims to contribute financially to reducing barriers for students with disabilities who are pursuing social work education.
Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who has a disability or is chronically ill or neurodivergent may apply for this scholarship if they’re pursuing social work. Graduates of accredited social work programs are also encouraged to apply, as funds can be used towards student loan payments.
To apply, tell us about yourself and what you hope to focus your social work career on and your experiences with disability, chronic illness and/or neurodivergence will impact or inform your social work career.
Please tell us a bit about yourself, what you hope to focus your social work career on and how your experiences with disability, chronic illness and/or neurodivergence will impact or inform your social work career. You are encouraged to share your personal journey, though specific details of your diagnosis/health are not necessary.
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The application deadline is Jun 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jul 1, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 1, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.