School of Social Work Student Scholarship Information Frequently

School of Social Work Student Scholarship Information

Frequently Asked Questions 1. Can an Outreach/i. MSW student apply for scholarships? Any student enrolled in 8 or more hours for the Spring semester is eligible to apply for scholarships. 2. I want to apply for a scholarship, but am not in the focus area that it states. Can I still apply? Students should apply only for the scholarships where they meet the eligibility criteria. For example, if a scholarship states “for a Mental Health student…, ” a student focused on Health Care or CYFS is not eligible. 3. I am currently in my field placement. Which scholarships am I eligible for – and are there specific scholarships for those in their field placement? Students in their field placement are eligible to apply for any scholarship as long as they are enrolled in 12 hours for the Spring semester. The Fund for Field and Downing Field Education scholarships are only for students in their field placement. In order to be eligible for the Downing scholarship, you must not be receiving a stipend. Fund for Field information is sent out and managed by the Field office. 4. I am applying for several scholarships. Can I submit the same essay for more than one scholarship application? No. Each application will have an essay question specific to that scholarship. You must personalize each essay to the specific scholarship you are applying for.

Frequently Asked Questions 5. Some of the scholarships ask for a letter of support. How should we include these in our application(s)? Letters of support should come directly from the person(s) writing the letter and be sent directly to Martha Mills at mamills@illinois. edu. 6. How are the scholarships dispersed? Scholarships will be applied to your student account for the following semester in which you are registered (for ex: summer 2020 or fall 2020). If you have a financial aid package, we will ask that you contact the Financial Aid office to see how your scholarship may impact your package. If you are graduating in Spring of 2020, your scholarship will be applied to your account in that semester. 7. Where are the scholarships located on the website? • Academics • Financial Assistance • Scholarships (under left sidebar) – Gives brief rundown of each scholarship – From here, click BSW Scholarships, MSW scholarhips or Ph. D scholarships on left sidebar • This is where you will apply

Scholarship Application Important Dates • Applications go live: December 20, 2019 • Application deadline: February 1, 2020 – All materials must be submitted by the due date: application, resume, personal statement, and letter of support (if applicable) • Scholarship decisions made and students notified by: February 28 • Student Scholarship Ceremony: Saturday, April 4. 2020 at Alice Campbell Alumni Center. Awardees will sit with the donor(s) of your scholarship.

Overview of Scholarships: BSW Esther and Marvin Steinberg Memorial Scholarship • • This scholarship will be given to either a BSW or MSW student (but only one recipient). Preference given to a student who has experienced being homeless or has experience working with homelessness and hunger issues. Second preference given to a student who can demonstrate their plans to work with homeless populations after graduation. Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page Gary Shaffer Memorial BSW Scholarship • • This scholarship was established in memory of former faculty member Gary Shaffer. Awarded to a BSW student committed to social work. Preference may be given to students with an interest in school social work or public child welfare. Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page

Jennifer Lynn Fry Memorial BSW Scholarship • • This scholarship was established in honor of Jennifer Lynn Fry, late sister of alumna Chelsea Fry (BSW ’ 15, MSW ’ 17). This scholarship shall be given to a BSW student who has a demonstrated commitment in working with people who are victims of sexual crimes by means of advocacy, leadership, experience, research, or career plans. Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page John K. Gibson Scholarship in Social Work • • This scholarship was established in honor of John K. Gibson by his loving wife, Nancy White-Gibson. The recipient of this scholarship must be a BSW student who has demonstrated commitment to any of the following: social justice, restorative justice, civil rights, and/or experience working with marginalized persons. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page – This scholarship requires at least one letter of support from a person familiar with your interests and experience, including faculty and staff of the School and social work professionals. Have the person email their letter directly to mamills@illinois. edu

Susan & Michael Haney Social Work Scholarship • • This scholarship is designated for a BSW student who will be in their junior or senior year in the Fall of 2020 who meets the following criteria: academic achievement, financial need, volunteer service, leadership, work history, and passion for social justice. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page Yvonne Gilmore Scholarship in Social Work • • This scholarship is designated for a BSW student with demonstrated financial need and promotes diversity within the School of Social Work. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page

Overview of Scholarships: MSW Adah Hopkins Aime Scholarship • • Awarded to a current MSW student who is balancing many obligations while attending graduate school, who is handling these obligations in a positive, professional manner, and for whom the scholarship would assist them in meeting the educational demands of graduate school. A student may be nominated by a peer, faculty, and or/staff but cannot selfnominate. SSW faculty/staff will receive an email about nominating students for this scholarship. Becca Nimmer Marcus Scholarship • • Awarded to an MSW student who has identified the field of mental health as an area of professional interest and intends to practice in this area upon graduation. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page Christie Foundation Scholarship • • Awarded to a student in the Advanced Clinical MSW program. Preference shall be given to students from the following counties: Champaign, Vermilion, Piatt, Moultrie, Douglas, Edgar, Coles, Effingham, Macon, Ford, and Iroquois. Deadline may differ from other scholarships, further information TBA

Downing Field Education Scholarship • • Awarded to a current MSW student currently participating in an unpaid internship and involved in community organizing or advocacy. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page Educational Opportunity Scholarship • • This scholarship is made possible by funds from an anonymous donor dedicated to the field of Social Work with the hope that the fund will increase the number of minority social workers in practice. Awarded to an MSW student, with a preference for a group in an underrepresented or minority population. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page Esther and Marvin Steinberg Memorial Scholarship • • This scholarship will be given to either a BSW or MSW student (but there may only be one recipient). Preference given to a student who has experienced being homeless or has experience working with homelessness and hunger issues. Second preference given to a student who can demonstrate their plans to work with homeless populations after graduation. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page

Janice M. Hartman Memorial Scholarship • • Awarded to a female MSW student who has worked in the field and is returning to school. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page John K. Gibson Scholarship in Social Work • • This scholarship was established in honor of John K. Gibson by his loving wife, Nancy White-Gibson. The recipient of this scholarship must be an MSW student who has demonstrated commitment to any of the following: social justice, restorative justice, civil rights, and/or experience working with marginalized persons. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page – This scholarship requires at least one letter of support from a person familiar with your interests and experience, including faculty and staff of the School and social work professionals. Have the person email their letter directly to mamills@illinois. edu Marietta Stevenson Scholarship • • This scholarship is made possible by funds contributed in memory of Marietta Stevenson, first Dean of the School of Social Work. The recipient must have a policy interest which is supported by demonstrating leadership in class projects, student organizations, and/or community/internship experiences. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page

Miranda J. Dresing Scholarship Fund • • This award is made possible by funds contributed by Miranda J. Dresing, MSW alum (’ 13). Applicants must be an MSW student who will be entering an unpaid internship in the field of mental health. Preference shall be given to students with financial need and who have received their undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page Patchner-Ramanathan Scholarship • • This scholarship is made possible by funds contributed by former Associate Professor Michael Patchner and retired Professor Pallassana R. Balgopal in memory of their parents. Applicant must be an MSW student who has identified health care or service to the elderly as an area of professional interest and intends to practice in that area upon graduation. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page Patricia L. Morey Scholarship • • This scholarship is designated for a MSW student who has demonstrated interest in working with survivors of interpersonal violence through advocacy, counseling, or education. This may be demonstrated through leadership, research, class work, or work experience. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page

Ron Moorman Scholarship • • This scholarship is made possible by funds contributed in honor of Ron Moorman, retired CEO of the Child Care Association of Illinois. The recipient must be an MSW student who has identified the field of child welfare as an area of professional interest and intends to practice in that area upon graduation. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page Roxie A. Watson Scholarship • • This scholarship is made possible by funds contributed in memory of Roxie A. Watson. The recipient must be a current MSW student who has succeeded in their academic pursuits despite encountering obstacles to success. The scholarship shall be given to a student who demonstrated a desire to make a difference but who may not typically qualify for assistance with priority given to single parents, direct caregivers, and veterans with secondary preference given to students have encountered other significant personal obstacles. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page

Samuel and Ruth Blinick Memorial Scholarship in Geriatrics • • Awarded to an MSW student who plans to work with the elderly population upon graduation. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page Shirley Wattenberg Scholarship • • This scholarship is made possible by funds contributed in memory of Shirley Wattenberg, Associate Professor emerita who was a faculty member from 1965 -1988 at the School of Social Work. The recipient must be an MSW student who has identified the field of health care as an area of professional interest and intends to practice in that area upon graduation. Requirements: Upload resume, complete essay in text box of application page

Overview of Scholarships: Ph. D Cynthia J. Bell Ph. D Memorial Scholarship • • This scholarship was established by family and friends of Cynthia J. Bell, Ph. D alumna. Awarded to female students. Focus must be in child welfare or law. Complete an essay describing your research focus area of child welfare or law and describing your research project in text box of application page Ernie Gullerud Dissertation Scholarship • • Established in 2000 by Ernie Gullerud, retired Associate Professor. This scholarship is designated for a Ph. D student in support of dissertation defense. Must have passed dissertation proposal hearing. Complete an essay describing your research project in text box of application page.

Daniel Sanders Scholarship in International Social Development • • This scholarship is made possible by funds from Christobel S. Sanders, whose husband was former Dean at the School of Social Work. The purpose of this scholarship is to support a Ph. D candidate who has an interest in international social development. Complete an essay describing your research focus area of international social development and describing your research project. John Poertner Ph. D Scholarship in Child Welfare • • This scholarship is made possible by funds contributed by Professor Emeritus John Poertner, who received his Ph. D from the School in 1979 and is meant to support students with a research focus area in child welfare. Complete an essay describing your research focus area of child welfare in text box of application page