Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial MSW Scholarship

National Association of Social Workers

Award: $4,000

To provide financial assistance to graduate students in social work programs. Qualifications: Applicants must be master's degree candidates in social work who have demonstrated a commitment to working with, or who have a special affinity with, American Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic/Latino populations; must have demonstrated a commitment to working with public or voluntary nonprofit agencies or with local grassroots groups in the United States are also eligible; students must be a member of NASW 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); must have the potential for completing an MSW program and have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or above; students enrolled in a master of social work (MSW) program for more than one year may reapply to the Foundation for part or all of a second year. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the panel. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; should include biographical essay (two typed, double-spaced pages); essay must address career goals, interests, and work, volunteer, and school/field experience relevant to the guidelines of the award; statement of merit and financial need for the award (up to one page, why is financial assistance needed); two letters of support from professional references; official copy of a transcript from the most recent academic work (undergraduate or graduate); transcript may opened to make photocopies; unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Focus: Social work.

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