Scholarships and Funding in Social Work
Review our scholarships and other funding opportunities for Social Work majors.
Scholarships
The Ann Marie Kelliher Memorial Fund
Established in 2019 by J.P. Kelliher, family, and friends, in memory of J.P.'s mother, Ann Marie Kelliher. This scholarship was created because of Ann's belief, through her own personal journey, that counseling brings healing. She developed a passion to see others find the same kind of healing and restoration. She also was a longtime advocate for victimized women and adults with special needs. Ann passed away in 2017.
The award will support undergraduate students pursuing a major in Social Work who have a cumulative minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to student(s) who submit an essay detailing their volunteerism with an organization serving "Women at Risk International."
For more information, contact the social work office at swk@cmich.edu or 989-774-2690.
Leslie and Leonard Lieberman Social Science Scholarship
Scholarship awarded annually to an anthropology, social work, sociology or family studies major. The scholarship was established in memory of Leslie and Leonard Lieberman, former Central Michigan University faculty members.
Scholarship requirements:
- Junior or senior standing
- Anthropology, social work, sociology or family studies major
- Minimum 3.4 GPA
- Recipients are chosen on the basis of excellence in academic performance and writing skills as demonstrated in an essay describing career goals.
For more information, email Jamie Fockler at fockl1jm@cmich.edu
Study and Service Worldwide (SASW) Award
The scholarship was established to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the formerly named Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work and to support international endeavors by students majoring in sociology, anthropology or social work (SASW).
For more information, email Jamie Fockler at fockl1jm@cmich.edu.
Michigan title IV-E child welfare fellowship
The Title IV-E Child Welfare Fellowship is an opportunity to provide additional resources and support to social work students committed to working in the Child Welfare System—children’s Protective Services, Foster Care, Licensing, and Adoption. Fellows may receive a $5,000 per semester stipend for up to three semesters.
Study abroad grant
An international experience is an invaluable part of a student's education and will provide an international perspective which cannot be fully recreated within the classroom. To promote international study, the School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service has created a small fund to assist students with costs related to study abroad.
Award Amount: Awards are limited to no more than $100 and are dependent upon the amount of funding available.
STUDY ABROAD GRANT APPLICATION
Student travel grant
Central Michigan University’s School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service considers undergraduate and graduate students’ research to be a vital part of their education. This Student Travel Grant is to assist and encourage student presentations at Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology and Social Work professional conferences.
Award Amount: Awards are limited to no more than $100 and are dependent upon the amount of funding available.