ICSW SCHOLARSHIPS
Here at ICSW we offer a range of scholarship opportunities, both merit and need based, for those students who could use some financial assistance in their educational journey.
Dr. Joan Berzoff Social Services Scholarship
Eligibility: New and returning MA or PhD students
Requires FAFSA, proof of volunteer/professional service, and a personal statement regarding work with vulnerable populations in social service organizations.
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Opportunity Scholarship
Eligibility: Incoming, new MA or PhD students
Scholarship awards consider both demonstrated financial need and evidence of academic excellence, professional promise, leadership, and commitment to the field.
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Elisabeth Jacob Scholarship
Eligibility: Third year PhD students
Supports promising students working with families challenged by poverty, immigration, or trauma. Requires faculty nomination, excellent academic standing, and FAFSA.
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Ainsley Rebecca Thornhill Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Incoming, new MA or PhD students
Awarded to applicants expressing plans and willingness to work with vulnerable populations. Requires a personal statement detailing this commitment.
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Presidential Scholarship
Eligibility: Incoming and returning MA and PhD students
Supports students from under-represented racial minority groups (priority to BIPOC students). Requires an internship placement in an ethnic or racially under-represented community.
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Dr. Carol Goldbaum MA Support Scholarship
Eligibility: Incoming and returning MA students
Requires a personal statement demonstrating current financial need and the planned impact the student will make with vulnerable populations.
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Dr. Freda Friedman Career Changer Scholarship
Eligibility: Incoming MA/PhD or mid-year start PhD students
Designed for career changers. Requires FAFSA and a personal statement discussing the career change journey and intended impact on vulnerable populations.
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