This application is only for the scholarships awarded by the Department of Social Work. For additional scholarships available to graduate students, please visit the Graduate School website. (Please note that only the Linda Ashley scholarship is available to undergraduate students through the Social Work Department. For additional scholarships available to undergraduate students, please visit the Student Services Scholarships website). Applications received will be held until the review period listed for each individual scholarship. 










Are you classified as an out-of-state student? (Do you pay out-of-state tuition?)




In which Social Work program are you currently enrolled?

Please select the scholarship(s) to which you are applying: (Note- Each scholarship description below contains what should be addressed in your scholarship statement.) 

Linda M. Ashley Scholarship: The Linda M. Ashley Scholarship is a competitive award made to a nontraditional age student (age 30 or older) in social work. BSW and MSW students are eligible to apply. Applicants should submit a one-to two page statement addressing their interest in social work as a career, their journey as a nontraditional age student, and their academic and professional achievements. Applications are accepted through March, and awards are made in April.
 
If you are applying for this scholarship, please upload your personal statement here.
Virginia W. and Elizabeth C. Mortimer Scholarship: The Mortimer Scholarship is a competitive scholarship award made to MSW students who demonstrate a career interest in either affordable housing or emergency services. Applicants should submit a one to two page statement addressing their interest in a social work career in either affordable housing or emergency services and their academic and professional achievements. Applications are accepted through March, and awards are made in April.
 
If you are applying for this scholarship, please upload your personal statement here.
Ernestine C. Player Scholarship: The Ernestine C. Player Scholarship fund provides scholarships and/or discretionary funds to benefit MSW students who demonstrate potential for academic excellence. Applicants should submit a one-page letter of application to the Scholarship Committee. Applications are accepted through March, and awards are made in April.
 
Applicants should upload a one-page statement addressing their interest in social work as a career.

Please upload your resume here (required for all applications):