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School of Social Work Scholarships

Attention First-Year M.S.W. Students

Applications for second-year scholarships and stipends through the School of Social Work for 2009-2010 are due March 1, 2009. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship or stipend, please complete the Application for Stipends and Scholarships (For Currently Enrolled Students). Completed forms may be returned to Ms. Gwen Montgomery in 102 Little Hall or mailed to:

Dr. Kathleen Bolland, Assistant Dean
School of Social Work
Box 870314
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0314

Remember that, even if you received a scholarship or stipend this academic year, it does not mean that you will receive one next year and you must complete a new application each year. Only a few scholarships awarded in the first year of the program are automatically available to the recipient in the second year. There are also concentration scholarships that are only available to second year students, which will be advertised at a later time.

You should discuss with the Coordinator of Field Education, Ms. Barbara Chandler, the availability of stipends that are awarded by some second-year field placement agencies. These are not awarded through the Office of Student Services, but rather through the Field Education Office.

External Scholarships

JEANNETTE RANKIN FOUNDATION GRANT
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation (JFR) is accepting grant applications. Applicants for a JRF grant must be:
  1. A woman, age 35 or older.
  2. A U.S. citizen.
  3. Attending, or accepted to an accredited school.
  4. Pursuing a technical/vocational education, an associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree.
  5. Low-income according to the Income guidelines outlined on the website.

The deadline is for application to be postmarked by March 1, 2008. Complete details, applications, and instructions are available at www.rankinfoundation.org.

Judith Holm Memorial Student Awards for Concentration Year Master’s Level Students Interested in Clinical Social Work:
The American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work invites you to participate in the Judith Holm Memorial Student Awards, based on clinical papers that demonstrate excellence in preparation for clinical practice. Each winner receives a cash award of $2,000. The deadline for submission is 4:30 P.M. ET Friday, February 21, 2008. Early submissions are encouraged. Visit our website at www.abecsw.org and click on “For Students” the “Overview and Criteria” for details and application materials.

CHRISTINE SMITH GRADUATE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPS
 A graduate level scholarship for students specializing in children and family issues. Application requirements include: two or more years of recent professional experience in the field of social work or a related field and a proposed program of study specializing in children or family issues at the master’s or doctoral level. For further information and an application, please contact R. Kenneth Babb, Executive Director, The Educational Foundation, IOOF, P. O. Box 20455 , Winston-Salem , NC 27101 or e-mail rkbabb1@bellsouth.net using “Smith Scholarship” as the subject. Applications are available annually from September through January. The award is for up to $15,000!