OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Several scholarships are available for BSW and MSW majors. All social work students
are encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by 海角禁区, the College of Health, and
UA, in addition to those that are administered by the School of Social Work. Learn
more about general 海角禁区 and UA scholarships and finiancial aid opportunities. To apply for scholarships at 海角禁区, submit the by Dec. 6, 2024 to be considered for scholarships in the upcoming academic year.
Dove Kull Memorial Scholarship
A $500 minimum award, which is available to fully admitted BSW and MSW students at
海角禁区. A 2.0 GPA is required. Application submission deadline is Dec. 6, 2024.
To apply for the Dove Kull Memorial Scholarship:
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- First complete the .
- Then complete the for this scholarship.
Social Work Administration Scholarship
Scholarship amount varies, which would be used toward tuition and fees. MSW and BSW
students may apply. Application submission deadline is Dec. 6, 2024.
To apply for this scholarship, please complete the .
Thorsness Family Scholarship
The Thorsness Family Scholarship provides financial assistance for tuition and other
related educational expenses to students enrolled in the BSW or MSW program at 海角禁区.
The award amount is $1,000. A 2.0 GPA is required for BSW students, while a 3.0 GPA
is required for MSW students. Application submission deadline is Dec. 6, 2024.
To apply for the Thorsness Family Scholarship, please complete the .
External Scholarships
Please review for criteria and application submission deadline on external application
websites below:
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: The Phi Alpha honor society offers several scholarships for members. The deadline
is set by Phi Alpha.
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: This scholarship is awarded to MSW candidates who demonstrate an interest in or
have experience with health/mental health practice and have a commitment to working
in African American communities. The deadline is set by NASW Foundation.
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: This scholarship is awarded to MSW candidates interested in working with American
Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic/Latino populations or in public voluntary nonprofit
agency settings. Up to 10 scholarships can be awarded, where each recipient can be
awarded up to $4,000. The deadline is set by NASW Foundation.
PHI ALPHA HONOR SOCIETY
A National Honor Society for Social Work Students
The Epsilon Chi Chapter of Phi Alpha, the national honor society for social work students,
was established at 海角禁区 during the 1995-1996 academic year for graduate and undergraduate
students.
The purpose of the Phi Alpha Honor Society is to provide a closer bond among students
of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high
standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have
attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work.
Apply Now!
Applications are mailed out to eligible students during the month of March (Social
Work Month). All applications are processed through the School of Social Work. If you have questions,
please email us or call 907-786-6900.
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK STUDENT COALITION
Mission Statement
Our mission is to establish and foster connection between MSW students, the community,
and future students.
Vision
The vision of the 海角禁区 MSW Coalition is to develop and grow an enthusiastic, impassioned,
and diverse membership of current and future professionals through shared and individual
experiences while building and promoting the profession and values of social work.
Values
- Personal and professional development
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Continuity
- Community
Contact Us
For more information or to get involved, you can contact:
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Alaska Statewide Employment Links
Positions for Social Workers Nationally