University of Maryland School of Social Work Scholarship Opportunities Other Resources | UMB Office of Financial Assistance and Education Named Scholarships Available for Current Students:
Students just accepted to the School are not eligible for any of these awards
[For Info On Applying: drejent@ssw.umaryland.edu ] RUTH H. YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE: May 4, 2009 In honor of Ruth H. Young, a former Dean of the SSW, one $1,000 award will be given this spring to a MSW student who is about to enter his or her advanced
year. The purpose of this award is to support students with a commitment to practice in child welfare upon graduation. In order to be considered for the award, an applicant must submit a 250-500 word essay describing his or her experiences in and future commitment to social work practice in the child welfare system. We are looking for essays that describe what the meaning of the practice experience has been to the student applicant, as well as how that experience has shaped what the student plans to do in child welfare upon graduation. Once the essay is evaluated, the committee reviewing the application will also consider the applicant’s grade point average and the first-year field instructor’s final evaluation. Submissions for the award should be placed in Associate Dean Deborah Rejent’s mailbox #132 by May 4, 2009. Please use a cover page that includes your name, social security number, and contact information. The essay itself should contain only your student ID number as identification so the essay can be reviewed anonymously. The winner will be informed in early June. THE GWENDOLYN C. LEE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD FOR INNOVATIVE PRACTICE BY A SOCIAL WORK STUDENT
DEADLINE: May 4, 2009 A $500 award will be given in spring 2009 to a first- or second-year student who will be continuing in Fall 2009 and who has carried out a successful piece of innovative practice at their field instruction site with an organization, community, or on behalf of individuals. Gwendolyn C. Lee, after whom the award is named, was, until her death in 1978, a social worker who practiced in a variety of settings in the Baltimore area. She was a firm believer in advocacy and challenged the profession to think in creative ways. Students who wish to be considered for this award should submit a two-page description of the innovative practice which should include: why it is innovative, and how it has been effective. References from social work literature that support its innovativeness should be included. The submission must include your name and must be signed by the field instructor at your agency. It should be placed in Associate Dean Deborah Rejent’s mailbox #132 located on the first floor of the School of Social Work by May 4, 2009. DONNA LEIGH BLISS AWARD IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE
DEADLINE: May 4, 2009 Dr. Donna Leigh Bliss, MSW 1991 and PhD 2005, makes possible a $500 award to be given in May to a current MSW student who is about to enter his or her advanced year with a sub-specialization in substance abuse. The purpose of the award is to support a student who has made a commitment to work with people affected by substance abuse and with programs and organizations targeted to serving the needs of this population upon graduation. In order to be considered for the award, applicants must submit a 250-500 word essay articulating his or her experiences in and future commitment to working with people affected by substance abuse. Students must be in good academic standing to be considered for the Bliss award. Submissions for this award should be placed in Associate Dean Deborah Rejent’s mailbox #132 no later than May 4, 2009. Please attach a cover page that includes your name, social security number, student I.D. number, and contact information. Place only your student I.D. number on the essay. The cover page will be removed so the essay can be reviewed anonymously by the award committee.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT THE SCHOOL SWCOS Scholarships:
For Info on Applying: 410-706-1882
Mark Battle Scholarship in Non-Profit Management
For students enrolled at UMBSSW who are pursuing a degree with an emphasis in non-profit management and who are doing their field internship through SWCOS; to promote innovative practice; to strengthen the profession; and to encourage the commitment of students to changing and improving conditions for those who have been marginalized.
Paul H. Ephross Scholarship in Social Group Work
For students enrolled at the UMBSSW who are pursuing a degree in the area of group work and who are doing their field internship through SWCOS; to encourage students to creatively use groups in community-based practice; and to promote a broader conception and practice of social group work. Stanley Wenocur Scholarship in Community Organizing [will be awarded at a future date]
For students enrolled at UMBSSW who are pursuing a degree in the area of community organizing, with a preference given to those who are doing their field internships through SWCOS; to encourage students to challenge institutional arrangements of power for those who have been marginalized by those arrangements; to develop innovative approaches to organizing; and to promote a long-term commitment to the marginalized. Sue Wolman Fellowship [deadline to apply August 31]
A scholarship of $1,750 is given to a clinical concentration student placed in Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS) with an additional $250 availabe for conference-related expenses. To apply, the student must respond in a SWCOS-related essay, demonstrate financial need, and be doing a fall-spring advanced year placement in SWCOS. The essay must be submitted by August 1st. SWCOS PEACECORPS FELLOWS PROGRAM
This program has the potential to provide stipends at SWCOS field placements for returning Peace Corps volunteers during the 2009-2010 field instruction year. For more information, contact Lane Victorson at 410.706.5316. NEIGHBORHOOD FELLOWS STIPEND
If your are a second-year or advanced-placement student with a MACO concentration and an interest in community economic development, neighborhood organizing, and housing-related issues, SWCOS will offer ten stipends for placements in Baltimore City. For more information, contact Lane Victorson at 410.706.5316. SWCOS EDUCATIONAL AWARDS
SWCOS has partnered with Civic Works, a Baltimore based AmeriCorps program, to provide education benefits of $2,375 to advanced-level students in SWCOS who complete 900 hours of service, including field time. Field work must fit within AmeriCorps guidelines for service assignments. Based on federal funding, it is anticipated that SWCOS will enroll up to 14 interns in the SWCOS/Civic Works program for 2009-2010. For more information, contact SWCOS at 410.706.1882. The Maternal and Child Health Social Work Leadership Development Program Each academic year the School's Center for Maternal and Child Health Social Work Education provides six $7,000 scholarships for masters-level students specializing in child, adolescent and family health. Special consideration will be given to students in the combined MSW/MPH program.
Alumni Association Scholarship (Awarded for Merit)
There are three scholarships of $2,000 each, to be awarded from the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. These scholarships are for continuing students (going into a second year or the advanced curriculum in the fall 2009 semester) who have completed at least 12 credits at the School. The awards will be announced to the recipients in June. Apply now...deadline is May 8, 2009. PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP
Applications for Professional School Scholarships are distributed through the UMB Student Financial Aid Office at www.umaryland.edu/fin.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2009 This scholarship program offers financial assistance to full-time graduate students who are: • Maryland residents attending professional schools in Maryland majoring in the fields of medicine, dentistry, law, pharmacy, social work, and nursing.
• in good/satisfactory academic standing. The scholarship is based on demonstrated financial need and may be offered to applicants in amounts up to $1,000 per year which may be renewed. Applications from students who wish to renew their awards are given first priority and must meet all deadlines to be reconsidered for the award. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with a Professional School Scholarship Application on or before March 1, 2009 and submit it to the Financial Aid Office at: University of Maryland Baltimore
Student Financial Aid Office
601 West Lombard Street
Suite 221
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.706.0824 (Fax) For more information, call or e-mail the UMB Office of Financial Aid at: 410.706.7347; www.umaryland.edu/fin; aidtalk@umaryland.edu SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW STUDENTS:
These awards are based on merit. All newly accecpted students are considered and no additional applications are needed. Research Assistant Scholars
Dean's Scholars General Scholarships Virginia L. Magladery Scholarship (Awarded to students from Southern Maryland or Baltimore City)
Two $500 awards given at the time of acceptance to the School and based on merit and need. Leotine Young Scholarship
Deans Lily Gold and Jesse J. Harris Scholarship
For in-state students based on academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Barbara and Edward Brody Scholarship PhD Scholarship (for the doctoral program)
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