Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship
National Association of Social Workers
Award: $4,333
To provide financial assistance to graduate students who want to pursue their education in social work. Qualifications: Applicants must be a NASW member and have applied to or have been accepted into an accredited MSW program (payment of the award will be contingent on the full admission of the candidate into the program); in addition, students must have potential for completing an MSW program and have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above; students enrolled in an MSW program for more than one year may reapply to the foundation for part or all of a second year; graduating before the 1st installment are not eligible. Selection criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the projected annual earnings to the fund and contributions. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form; biographical essay (two typed, double-spaced pages); two letters of support from professional references; letters can be written by a candidate's professors; official copy of a transcript from the most recent academic work (undergraduate or graduate); transcript may be opened to make photocopies; unofficial transcripts will not be accepted; signed release of information. Focus: Social work.
Eligibility
- Minimum GPA: 3.0