$2,500 per semester

New or returning MA or PhD students.

This is a one year scholarship.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Program Enrollment: Must be fully admitted into the MA or Ph.D. program.

• Service Requirement: Must have completed volunteer and/or professional service within two years of applying to ICSW.

• Student Status: Returning students must be in good academic and financial standing.

Guidelines:

• Financial Aid: Must submit a FAFSA application.

• Letters of Recommendation:

  • Must provide proof of volunteer and/or professional service via a letter from a former supervisor.

  • Returning students must provide one letter of recommendation from an ICSW faculty member.

• Personal Statement: Must submit a 900–1200-word personal statement (typed in Arial, 12-point font) that includes:

  a.) A description of your experience working in social service organizations with vulnerable populations.

  b.) What you learned from that experience, and what you hope to learn at ICSW to help inform your ongoing work.

  c.) Your future commitment to working with vulnerable populations in social service organizations.

  d.) How the legacy of Dr. Joan Berzoff will shape your practice with vulnerable populations.

  • Note: You may include other relevant information or documents to assist the committee in making their decision.

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

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