MSW Stipend Application
Application Eligibility
Only candidates who are offered admission to the MSW program can be considered for the Cal IV-E program. Admitted students in the advanced standing and the 2 year full-time program can apply for the stipend program. Current county employee candidates admitted into the program are eligible to apply for the part-time, educational reimbursement program.
Selection Priority
Current staff members of county public social services agencies and employees of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), who are qualified for admission to an MSW program;
Applicants who reflect the diverse client populations currently served by public child welfare in California;
Specific attention to indigenous students committed to tribal and other indigenous organizations serving child welfare involved families;
Other qualified individuals with demonstrated experience and commitment to careers providing high-quality, culturally responsive practice in public child welfare services.
The Cal IV-E Selection Committee consists of SDSU Cal IV-E Faculty and Staff, San Diego County HHSA employees, and Tribal Partners. The Committee will select awardees based on submitted Cal IV-E applications and an interview process of selected candidates.
Application Process
The MSW Cal IV-E stipend application is included as part of the San Diego State University MSW program application and is submitted at the time of application to the MSW program.
IMPORTANT - YOU MUST INDICATE YOUR INTEREST IN THE Cal IV-E PROGRAM AS PART OF THE MSW APPLICATION TO RECEIVE THE Cal IV-E APPLICATION. Answer YES to “Are you interested in applying to the Cal IV-E program?” This will generate the required Cal IV-E application to be completed.
If offered admission to the MSW program and upon review of your application, the SDSU-County-Tribal Partners Cal IV-E Selection Committee will invite selected candidates for an interview. Awards are based on the outcome of the interview process and available stipends.
Cal IV-E Coordinator
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