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Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Diversity in Health Care Scholarship awards $3,200 to underrepresented health professionals advancing their clinical credentials.
Deadline:
October 31, 2025
Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors
The Tampax Flow It Forward Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to HBCU juniors in healthcare focused on Black women's health.
Deadline:
August 19, 2025
Amador County • San Joaquin County • Butte County • Colusa County • El Dorado County • Nevada County • Placer County • Plumas County • Sacramento County • Sierra County • Solano County • Stanislaus County • Sutter County • Tuolumne County • Yolo County • Yuba County • California • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Palmer Family Healthcare Education Scholarship Fund provides $1,500+ to LGBTQ+ and allied healthcare students in select California counties.
Deadline:
August 16, 2025
Mental Health • Social Sciences • Social Work • Fashion • Operations Management • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Asexual students
The Aritzia Scholarship offers $5,000 to LGBTQ+ individuals pursuing careers in fashion, mental health, or social justice. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
North Dakota • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Social Work • Mental Health • Counseling • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The TAAP Scholarship offers $10,000 for students in addiction studies, requiring financial need and a commitment to North Dakota.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Freshmen
UNCF Health Careers Scholarship offers $5,000 for high school seniors in health professions at CSSM, Cleveland. GPA 3.0 required.
Deadline:
December 12, 2025
Healthcare-Related • Psychology • Sociology • Social Work • Public Health • Counseling • Nursing • Graduate Students
The HaPI Measurement Scholarship awards $500 to U.S. graduate students for health or psychosocial research. Apply with a proposal and recommendation.
Deadline:
February 20, 2025
Colorado • Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Social Work • Psychology • Mental Health • Counseling • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The David and Sharon Alexander Scholarship offers $1,000 to LGBTQ+ students in Colorado pursuing education-related degrees.
Deadline:
April 4, 2025
Colorado • Mental Health • Psychology • Social Work • Counseling • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students
The Jordon Connor Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to LGBTQ+ students in Colorado pursuing mental health degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 4, 2025
For students with disabilities • Oregon • Washington • Montana • Idaho • Alaska • International Relations • Political Science/Government • Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Age
The Sam Edelman Memorial Scholarship aids trans and gender-diverse students in the Northwest, focusing on social justice and political studies.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Law • Social Work • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The Turco Munoz Scholarship offers $1,000 to domestic violence survivor advocates pursuing law or related degrees.
Deadline:
August 17, 2025
Law • Social Work • Political Science/Government • Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Age
The Shane R. Kadlec Public Service Scholarship offers $2,000 for students in public service fields. Apply with an essay and online application.
Deadline:
December 9, 2025
Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The United Health Foundation offers $5,000 scholarships for HBCU students pursuing clinical degrees, focusing on diversity in healthcare.
Deadline:
May 17, 2025
Health/Medical Technology • Medicine • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Pre-Med • Law • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Social Sciences • Social Work • Psychology • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Economics • Finance • STEM • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship offers $5,000 to students under 27 engaged in health and social justice. Apply with an essay.
Deadline:
July 16, 2025
Social Sciences • Social Work • Sociology • History
The Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize awards $500 for outstanding work on LGBTQ+ topics or critical studies of sexualities and genders.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Rosetta Richardson's Trailblazer Scholarship offers $1,139 for students in healthcare focused on elderly care with personal cancer or dementia ties.
Deadline:
October 2, 2025
Hawaii • Medicine • Mental Health • Dentistry • Pre-Dental • Food & Nutrition • Nursing • Healthcare Assistant • Social Work • Psychology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program supports Native Hawaiian students in health professions, offering funding and service requirements.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Healthcare-Related • Medicine • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Psychology • Dentistry • Social Work • Pharmacy • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Pre-Med • Pre-Dental • Mental Health • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The TMCF | United Health Foundation Scholarship offers $5,000 for HBCU students pursuing health careers. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
Texas • Louisiana • District Of Columbia • Engineering • Social Sciences • Social Work • Sociology • Public Relations • Public Policy & Administration • Public Health • International Relations • Political Science/Government • Human Resources • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Juniors • Seniors
The TMCF | Cheniere Scholarship offers up to $12,000 for HBCU juniors and seniors in select majors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
Washington • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Mathematics • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Music • Physics • Science • For Women • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Zonta Club of D.C. offers up to $5,000 scholarships for women pursuing undergraduate degrees with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Sociology • World Studies • Political Science/Government • History • Economics • International Relations • Public Policy & Administration • Criminal Justice • Law • Social Work • Geological & Earth Sciences • Psychology • Graduate Students
The Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship offers $2,500 for graduate students in social sciences. Requires an essay and three recommendations.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Teacher Education • Teaching • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Food Sciences & Technology • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • STEM • Technology • Transportation/Logistics • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program supports Black high school seniors with financial need, offering awards of $250+ for eligible students.
Deadline:
July 8, 2025
For students with disabilities • Social Work • Counseling • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The David C. Maloney Scholarship offers $250+ to NOHS members in human services with a 3.2 GPA. Special consideration for minorities and special needs.
Deadline:
July 31, 2025
Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • Food Sciences & Technology • Food & Nutrition • Fashion • Economics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
MAFCS offers scholarships up to $1,000 for AAFCS/MAFCS members studying Family and Consumer Sciences.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Biology • For Women
The Uniting Women in Healthcare Scholarship offers $300 to women pursuing healthcare careers. Apply with friends and share the award!
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When writing an application for Social Work scholarships, be clear and concise, highlight your passion for social work, demonstrate your commitment to helping others, and tailor your personal statement to reflect the values of the scholarship provider.
Social Work scholarships typically cover tuition and fees, but some may also provide funds for books, supplies, and living expenses, depending on the scholarship's terms.
Yes, some Social Work scholarships are available to international students, but eligibility varies by scholarship. Be sure to check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Common documents required for Social Work scholarship applications include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and proof of enrollment in a social work program.
To increase your chances of winning a Social Work scholarship, focus on crafting a strong personal statement, obtaining solid letters of recommendation, and ensuring your application is complete and submitted on time.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Social Work scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid.
Eligibility criteria for Social Work scholarships can vary, but they often include factors such as enrollment in a social work program, academic performance, financial need, and sometimes community service involvement.
Yes, many Social Work scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, universities, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
You can find Social Work scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.
Social Work scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing degrees in social work. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
In your personal statement for Social Work scholarships, include your passion for social work, relevant experiences, career goals, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your educational objectives.
To apply for Social Work scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide transcripts, letters of recommendation, and possibly a personal statement. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
It's advisable to start applying for Social Work scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of your college program, to maximize your options.
The amount of money awarded through Social Work scholarships can vary widely, ranging from a few hundred dollars to several thousand, depending on the scholarship and the funding organization.
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