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Scholarships and Stipends
MSW Scholarships for Disadvantaged StudentsThrough a federal grant the social work faculty have obtained funds for Scholarships for Disadvantaged Graduate Students. These scholarships are awarded as grants that do not have to be repaid by the Financial Aid Office on campus. The average grant has been about $6,000. The range is $300 - $15,000. It is anticipated that funds for fall will be available for new incoming and continuing MSW students.To be eligible MSW students must complete the FASA Financial aid application available on line from the Financial Aid Office. In addition graduate students must complete the section on parental income in the FASA application. Even though as a graduate student you are considered an independent student and not required for most financial aid to complete the section on parental income, to be eligible for this scholarship you must complete the section on parental income. To be eligible your parents’ income must meet federal poverty guidelines and you must be eligible for financial aid. If you qualify for financial aid but your parents income does not meet federal poverty guidelines you may also qualify if your high school was located in a federal designated poverty/low income area. The MSW application requests information on your high school to determine your eligibility for this scholarship. As you apply for the MSW program you can concurrently apply for financial aid by completing the FASA application. Financial Aid prefers that all FASA applications be completed by March 1. If you have questions regarding this scholarship please contact Liz Marucheau, Student Affairs Coordinator, 619-594-5710 or email: emaruche@mail.sdsu.edu updated 6-09 Federal Loan Forgiveness Program —Perkins Loan Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate StudentsThe U.S. Department of Education has implemented legislation that will allow some social work students who have received Federal Perkins Loans to have their loan obligations reduced or canceled. The cancellation provision was developed by the National Association of Social Workers as part of a larger strategy to facilitate recruitment of social work students into areas of practice where they are particularly needed. To qualify for a reduction or cancellation of a Perkins loan debt you must work full time after graduation in an agency serving high risk or disabled children, families from low income communities, or in early intervention. Each year the student remains employed in one of these capacities, the Perkins loan obligation is partially reduced with full cancellation after five years. The U.S. Department of Education has allocated a limited amount of Perkins Loan funds to SDSU. The SDSU Financial Aid Office determines who is eligible for the Perkins Loan and traditionally awards Perkins Loan to the neediest financial aid applicants. Perkins loan awards at SDSU range from $300 to $3,000 per academic year. To be considered you must be enrolled at least half time and have completed the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FASA), which is available in the SDSU Financial Aid Office.MacNair Scholars Eligibility: Undergraduate StudentsThe MacNair Scholars program is trying to locate deserving students. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are eligible. Must meet the following requirements: low income and custodial parent did not graduate from college. This requirement could be waived if student is a member of an underrepresented group. Students must be interested in becoming a faculty member in a college or university. Students must be involved in scholarly research. Students attend monthly seminars on topics of interest to students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. They are eligible to apply for a stipend of $2,800. For information call the MacNair Scholars Office on campus: (619) 594-1473.updated 6-09 Equity Fellowship Eligibility: Graduate StudentsThe Chancellors Office provides Equity Fellowships to Graduate students who are economically disadvantaged especially aimed at but not limited to students from groups that are underrepresented within their respective disciplines (about $1,000 per semester.) Applications and further information is available from the Graduate Division at SDSU: (619) 594-5215.updated 6-09 California Senate Capital Fellows Program Eligibility: Must have a four-year degree to applyThe primary goal of this program is to provide exposure to the legislative process for participants and research and administrative assistance to Senate members and policy committees. Fellows are expected to have strong interests in public policy and politics. Eighteen fellows are selected each May. Fellows receive stipends of $1,972 per month during their eleven-month fellowship. Senate fellows are assigned to the personal or committee staff of a senator and work as part of the professional staff. For more information contact: David Pacheco, Director, Senate Associates Program, Center for California Studies, 6000 J. Street, Sacramento, CA 95819- 6081 or call (916) 278-7681. Applications are due February of each year. http://www.csus.edu/calst/senate_fellows_program.htmlupdated 6-09 Everett Public Service Internship Eligibility: Undergraduate and Graduate StudentsThe Everett Public Service Summer Internship Program encourages students’ future involvement in public life by allowing them to participate in the challenges and rewards of public interest work. It provides the public interest community with much needed help from the dedication, energy and idealism interns bring to their work. Everett interns engage in a variety of endeavors, from preparing congressional testimony and legislative/legal research to writing policy papers and press releases and carrying out communication strategies. Interns who work in New York City and Washington DC, gather to attend weekly events, both educational and social, featuring distinguished leaders from the public sector. For information contact: The Everett Public Service Internship Program, The Everett Foundation at Public Allies, 1511 K. Street NW, Suite 330, Washington DC 20005. http://www.everettinternships.org/apply/interns.htmlupdated 6-09 Executive Fellowship ProgramThe Executive Fellowship Program is a graduate education, public service and leadership development program designed to extend knowledge of California government, prepare leaders for public careers and promote civic education. The program gives recent graduates and midcareer applicants of all backgrounds and academic disciplines a unique opportunity to gain understanding of California government. Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $1,638 plus health benefits. For applications and more information contact: The Center for California Studies, California State University, Sacramento, 6000 J Street, Sacramento CA 95819-6081, (916) 278-6906. http://www.csus.edu/calst/executive/updated 6-09 International Fellowships ProgramThe Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) is a unique effort to identify emerging leaders from marginalized communities outside the United States. IFP fellows represent historically disadvantaged groups, including racial, ethnic and religious minorities and people living with disabilities. The program was established in 2001; by 2014, it will have selected approximately 4,300 fellows from 22 eligible countries for three years of advanced study. IFP is financed by the largest single grant in the history of the Ford Foundation—$280 million. An additional $75 million commitment was made in 2006. Please obtain application at website http://www.fordfound.org/grants/fellowships/individualsupdated 6-09 Harry S Truman Scholarships Eligibility: College JuniorsScholarships in the maximum amount of $30,000 for up to three years of study are intended to fund graduate study for college juniors currently preparing for public service careers. Awards in the past have gone to outstanding students in diverse fields who have significant record of public service involvement. Must be a full time junior, be committed to graduate study and a career in public service, be in upper quarter of his/her class, have a record of community service. For information contact: Frederick Slabach, Executive Secretary, Truman Scholarship Foundation, 712 Jackson Place, NW Washington DC 20006 (202) 395-4831 or visit www.truman.govupdated 6-09. Title IVE California Child Welfare Training Program Eligibility: Undergraduate and Graduate StudentsThe IVE program provides stipends to students who plan a career in public child welfare. Participants can receive up to two years of financial support at $18,500 per year. County Social Service and Child Welfare workers currently employed at county agencies are eligible for a special part time program that pays for registration, books and travel expenses. Preference is given to current employees of public child welfare agencies and minority students. Upon graduation students must complete a work commitment in public child welfare in San Diego County. Students must be enrolled in the Children, Youth and Families concentration. For more information call: (619) 594-6888 or (619) 594-8709.updated 6-09 Jamie Brenner Geller Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Second year Graduate StudentsThis scholarship is awarded for outstanding ability and effort in the MSW and a demonstrated commitment to service for children. Jamie Brenner Geller received her MSW degree in 1985. She worked at the County of San Diego Children’s Services Bureau as a Child Protective Services Worker until her death from cancer in 1993. Jamie’s parents and family have donated this $400 annual scholarship in her memory. The scholarship applications are available each spring in the Scholarship (SS-3636) and School of Social Work (HH-119) offices.updated 6-09 County Department of Social Services, CPS Eligibility: undergraduate or graduate studentsThe County employs student workers to perform limited social work services to clients in selected programs. Pay is usually $8 per hour, not more than 20 hours per week. These positions depend on county funding and are not always available. Preference is given to ethnic minority students.updated 6-09 Peterson Scholarship Fund Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate StudentsThis Annual Scholarship Award for $1,000 is to be used for educational purposes of worthy, talented, industrious men and women who are planning a career or presently working in a child development program or in the field of developmental disabilities. The scholarship has been made available through an endowment established in recognition of more than 25 years of service by Raymond M. Peterson MD-MPH in the field of developmental disabilities, child development, and prevention. An application form is required, transcripts, two letters of reference and a one page letter stating interest, background, future plans and how you plan to make a difference. Applications are due October of each year. Any questions should be directed to the Office of Raymond M Peterson, MD, MPH, telephone 619-576-2909, Foundation for Developmental Disabilities, 4355 Ruffin Road, Suite205, San Diego CA 92123-1648. For application visit http://www.sdrc.org/sdicdsf/peterson_scholarship.htmupdated 6-09 Mental Health Training Program (MHTP)The San Diego State University School of Social Work is pleased to announce its participation in the California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC) II, Mental Health Initiative. The current initiative provides a training stipend of $18,500 per year for second-year graduate level social work students who are selected into the Mental Health Training Program. http://www.socialwork.sdsu.edu/mhtp.phpupdated 6-09 Maria Sardinas Scholarship Eligibility: Graduate StudentsTo be eligible an individual must have been accepted to the MSW program at SDSU and demonstrate competence with Spanish speaking populations. Students must be in the mental health concentration and enroll in a special elective class. Students must have a commitment to work with the adult mentally ill. The scholarship is provided by Mental Health Systems in honor of Maria Sardinas, Professor Emeritus, for her many years of service to the mentally ill. Two to four scholarships will be awarded annually in the amount of $1,000each. Scholarship applications are available each spring and may be obtained from the SDSU Scholarship office or the School of Social Work.updated 6-09 Emma Pellettiri Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate StudentsValue: $300. Open to students currently enrolled in public health, health science, counselor education, nursing or social work whose area of specialization will relate to sex education or sex therapy, emphasizing prevention of unwanted pregnancy and S.T.D. A completed application needs to include a one page essay that responds to the following: How would you encourage people to make responsible choices related to their sexual activity and/or your work or interest in sexually transmitted diseases? Finalists may be interviewed. For more information contact: SDSU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office 619 / 594-6323 or visit http://starter.sdsu.edu/fao/updated 6-09 Verne LaMarr Lyons Scholarship Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate StudentsThe National Association of Social Workers has established this scholarship to honor the memory of Verne LaMarr Lyons. The scholarship will continue his interests in improving health care in the African American community through training social workers. Priority will be given to a candidate who has demonstrated a commitment to working with or has an affinity with the Black community. Applications must include a two-page statement addressing relevant experience and interests, official transcripts, letter from your school of social work, and two letters of reference. For deadline dates and more information contact: NASW, Research and Education Fund, Verne Lyons Scholarship Committee, 750 First St., NE, Suite 700, Washington DC 20002.Or visit http://www.socialworkers.org/governance/cmtes/verne.aspupdated 6-09 American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social WorkEligibility: Graduate Students This is for second year graduate students in social work. The ABE will grant up to five $1,000 awards for Excellence in Preparation for Clinical Social Work Practice in a national competition. The awards recognize excellence in the development of clinical competencies as demonstrated by original clinical practice papers. Papers are to be original works written by second year master’s degree candidates who are in good standing and scheduled to graduate the year the paper is submitted. The body of the paper should not exceed 20 pages. For application contact: American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work, 21 Merchants Row, Boston MA 02109, 1(800) 694-5285 or ABE website, http://www.abecsw.org.updated 6-09 Witte Scholarship Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate StudentsNamed after the founding dean of the School of Social Work, Ernst Witte, this fund provides one $500 annual scholarship. Criteria include student activities in community organizing and community development as well as academic achievement. Application is made through the School of Social Work Consensus Organizing Center in the spring semester.Fieldstone Scholars Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate StudentsThe Student to Student program promotes responsible adult drinking among students and faculty and works to enhance the health and well being of the campus community through drug and alcohol education and prevention efforts. Each year Student to Student awards a series of $500 stipends provided by the Fieldstone Foundation for students who are currently involved in the field of substance abuse prevention. Stipends are awarded on the basis of financial need, involvement with Student to Student or other prevention programs, commitment to a healthy and responsible lifestyle and academic standing. For more information call the Student to Student Office (619) 594-5803.University and Departmental Awards Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate StudentsTwo to three scholarships in the amount of up to $1,000 each are provided to social work students through the Scholarship Office. Criteria include a 3.5 GPA or above and completion of a brief statement. Applications are available from Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship, Student Services West, Room SSW-3605 or phone (619) 594-6323. Due date is in February of each year.updated 6-09 Trustees Award for Outstanding Student Service Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate StudentsThree non-renewable awards in the amount of $2,500 each will be awarded to currently enrolled full time students of the California State University System. The selection process will recognize students who demonstrate financial need and attributes of merit, including academic performance, community and personal achievements. Applications are available each spring in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship, Student Services West, Room SSW-3605 or phone (619) 594-6323. Interviews are also required. Due date is in February of each year.updated 6-09 Gognell Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate StudentsUp to four scholarships of $4,000 each will be awarded nationwide by the National Association of Social Workers. This endowed fund was established to honor Consuelo Gosnell, Mexican born social worker who wanted to encourage the profession's interest in her special concerns, Native Americans and Hispanic populations. For applications contact: Emilla Martinez-Brawley, Chair, Gosnell Memorial Scholarship, NASW, 750 First Street, NE, Washington DC 20002. Information is also available from Luisa Lopez at the same address or by phone at 1(800) 638-8799.updated 6-09 SDSU Employee/Relative Scholarship Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate StudentsSDSU students whose parents, grandparents or great grandparents are employed or retired from SDSU are eligible to apply for a special scholarship. Interim, temporary or adjunct appointments do not qualify. A one page essay is required; finalists will be interviewed and several awards, each valued at $1,500 will be made-usually in April. Applications are available in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship, Student Services West, Room SSW-3605 or phone (619) 594-6323. Interviews are also required.updated 6-09 Elis Wassail Prize In Ethics - Essay Contest Eligibility: full time undergraduate juniors and seniorsThe Elis Wassail Foundation for Humanity has offered- in past years- five prizes ranging from $500 to $5,000 for an essay focusing upon contemporary ethical questions, issues or dilemmas involving complex human and social problems. Essays should be 3,000-4,000 words, can be in the form of a case study, a personal experience, or an analysis that is literary, philosophical, historical, biographical, sociological, theological or psychological. For more information about availability of funds this year and application procedures contact http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/prizeinethics.aspx.updated 6-09 Claire Burgener Scholarships in Human Service Eligibility: Disabled Graduate Students One or two scholarships are available each year for approximately $3,000 for disabled graduate students who plan on working with the disabled after graduation. Awards can be renewed on an annual basis. For more information contact: Disabled Student Services (619) 594-6473 updated 6-09 National Federation for the Blind Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate Students who are blindStudents who are legally blind have received scholarship support in the past from this organization. Contact: National Federation for the Blind, California Chapter, http://www.nfbcal.org/nfbc/09scholarships.htmlupdated 6-09 Grants Offered to Native American Indians Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate StudentsMoney is available for childcare for low income Native American Indian parents who are working or in educational/vocational training. Tribal members must live in the county where their tribe is located. Interested persons may write to California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc call (916) 920-0285updated 6-09 Leon Williams Scholarship Eligibility: Graduate StudentsTo be eligible an individual must have been accepted into the MSW program at SDSU and demonstrate a commitment to working with the Black/African American community. The Scholarship is provided by Mental Health Systems in honor of Leon Williams, a prominent San Diego citizen and former long-term member of Board of Supervisors. One scholarship will be awarded annually up to $2,500. Scholarship applications are available each spring and may be obtained from the the School of Social Work.updated 6-09 Emergency Loans Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate StudentsThe Financial Aid and Scholarships Office on campus has available short-term loans to handle emergency situations. Loans must usually be paid back by the end of the semester in which the loan is taken out or in some cases by the end of the school year (spring semester). Loans are usually in the amount of $300 but could go up to $500. Students must complete an application and usually have to prove that they have the capacity to pay back the loan. Please check with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships: SS-3605, (619) 594-6323.updated 6-09 Emergency Grants Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate StudentsThe San Diego Nice Guys, a local charitable organization, has in the past provided our students with funds to handle dire emergencies. These are one time only grants usually awarded to disabled students or single parents who need funds to handle a specific emergency-perhaps providing one months rent, purchase of a wheel chair, or assistance to crime victims. Please send a written description of your special need to: The Nice Guys at PO Box 881456, San Diego CA 92168.updated 6-09 Scholarship in Memory of Cesar Chavez Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate Students The Department of Mexican American Studies offers a scholarship each year in memory of Cesar Chavez. Awards of up to $200 are given in the spring semester for the purchase of class materials or books. Applicants must be majors or minors in Mexican American Studies, Liberal Arts or Social Sciences (which includes social work), have completed at least 60 units with GPA of 2.5. Selection will be made on the basis of an essay, which describes the student's community service and future plans. For information or applications contact the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies, (619) 594-6452. Application for the spring award is in late October. updated 6-09 Advocates for Women in Academia (AWA)Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate StudentsThe AWA sponsors a $500 scholarship open to undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled at SDSU. To qualify applicants must have completed one semester at SDSU with a GPA of 3.0 or better and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to re-entry students (any student who has enrolled after an absence of more than two semesters). Applications are usually available each spring semester in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, SS-3636, (619) 594-6323.updated 6-09 American Association of University Women Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate Students Specifically for women students who have earned at least 45 semester units of credit. GPA must be 3.0 or better. Must be a resident of San Diego County. All majors considered. Must attend college within San Diego County. Scholarship applications may be obtained by written request from: AAUW Office, San Diego Branch, 5694 Mission Center Rd. #445. San Diego, CA 92108 (858) 715-1182. updated 6-09 SDSU Women's Association ScholarshipFive or more scholarships are awarded annually in the amount of $1000 - $1500. Preference given to re-entry women. Recipients can receive the award for more than one year. Several social work students have received scholarships in the past. Applications are available usually in spring semester in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship, Student Services West, Room SSW-3605 or phone (619) 594-6323. Interviews are also required.updated 6-09 Business and Professional Women's Foundation Educational Program Eligibility: Undergraduates or graduatesAwarded to older or mid-life women who are in a transitional period in their lives and are seeking the education necessary for re-entry or advancement within the workplace. Preference given to women with demonstrated financial need; women heads of household with dependent children. To request an application packet please contact, Scholarships, BPW Foundation, 2012 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington DC 20036. Please include a self-addressed business size envelope (#10) with two first class stamps. Applications are available from October 1 to April 1. Due to the current economy, BPW Foundation is unable to offer Career Advancement Scholarships for the 2009-2010 cycle.updated 6-09 Soroptomist International Eligibility: Undergraduate StudentsAs one of the world's largest international service organizations for executive and professional women, Soroptomist offers TAP (Training Awards Program) awards, to assist women who are in need of financial aid to upgrade their economic status through education. Candidates should be heads of households completing undergraduate programs. Amount of award is $1,000 and the recipient will be eligible for an additional award of $3,000 at the Soroptomist regional level. Applications are available in October of each year and due mid December . For more information contact: Soroptomist International, PO Box 1052, La Jolla CA 92038 .updated 6-09 Study abroad: The California State University International Programs (IP)IP's guiding principle is that students should be immersed in the academic and living environments in their host countries. All instruction is offered by recognized host universities or by distinguished host country faculty. Students live in the communities where their studies are pursued. Learning the language of the host culture is always a high priority. For over 33 years, IP is recognized as an exemplary study abroad program and is a valuable means for fostering an international perspective among students of the CSU. Nearly 12,000 CSU students have participated in the IP. Financial aid is available. From all over California, thousands of REAL PEOPLE just like you study abroad. Study in Asia, Australia, Europe or North or South America, and add an international dimension to your education and your outlook. Undergraduate and graduate students may participate in IP. For more information contact call (562) 951-4791 or visit http://www.calstate.edu/ip/updated 6-09 Fulbright Scholars EligibilityFor nearly 50 years the Fulbright Program has offered students, faculty, professionals and others to conduct research, teach or study abroad. At the same time, participants contribute to the growth of mutual understanding among countries and individuals. Each year grantees come from over 500 colleges in all 50 states. Every academic rank and professionals outside academe are encouraged to apply. The completion opens on March 1 with a deadline of August 1. An awards booklet is available beginning march 1. Write or call for information: Fulbright Scholars, Council for International Exchange of Scholars, 3007 Tilden St., NW, Suite 5M, Box GBRO, Washington DC 20008-3009. http://us.fulbrightonline.org/about.htmlupdated 6-09 last updated: 6/18/2009 |
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