National Association of Social Workers (NASW) - Fellowships for Master's and Doctoral Students

Award for individuals, groups, or organizations advancing the public image of professional social work. Includes a $3,000 cash prize.

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DeadlineNovember 20, 2025

Award amount$4,000

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Lawanna Renee Barron Scholarship Endowment Fund

Scholarship for MSW students interested in rural settings or African American communities. Requires NASW membership and specific application materials.

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Award amount

$2,000

Eligibility

Must be a NASW member.; Must have applied to or been accepted into an accredited MSW Program.; Students enrolled in MSW for more than one year may reapply.; Must be or plan to be enrolled in a social work degree program.; Graduating before the 1st installment makes applicant ineligible.

Requirements

NASW membership in good standing.; Application form.; Biographical essay (two typed, double-spaced pages).; Two letters of support from professional references.; Official copy of a transcript from the most recent academic work.

Application materials

Application form; Biographical essay; Two letters of support; Official transcript; Signed release of information

How to apply

Complete and submit the application form.; Provide a biographical essay.; Submit two letters of professional reference.; Provide an official academic transcript.; Submit a signed release of information.

Important dates

One scholarship of $2,000 awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year.; Applications are no longer accepted for the 2026 NASW Foundation scholarships.

Documents

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Contact

email: naswfoundation@socialworkers.org

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