The Access, Equity & Opportunity need based scholarship is designed to support students who have a financial need.

Up to $3,000 per year

Only for incoming, MA or PhD students.

This is a one year scholarship.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Admissions Status: Must be fully admitted into the M.A. or Ph.D. program.

  • Financial Aid: Must submit a FAFSA application.

  • Personal Statement: Submit a 900–1200-word personal statement (Arial, 12-point font) addressing:

    • Financial need.

    • Interest in working with disadvantaged or marginalized communities.

    • How you plan to "pay it forward" in the future.

    • Any other relevant information to assist the committee in their decision.

  • Scholarship Duration: This is a one-year scholarship. Please note that distance students will be given special consideration.

Important Guidelines:

  • Submit a separate, unique, and compelling argument for each scholarship request.

  • Review the specific requirements for each scholarship to ensure all required documents are included.

  • Note: AI-generated essays will be disqualified from receiving an award.

Submit all applications and supporting documents electronically to: scholarshipcommittee@icsw.edu

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