University of Washington School of Social Work

BASW Changemaker Scholarships

The BASW Changemaker Scholarships support undergraduate social work students at the University of Washington Seattle by reducing financial barriers. The program aims to recruit and support diverse, community-minded students entering the social work profession.

Award

Up to $20,000 total (ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 annually)

Deadline

April 15 (annually)

Level

Undergraduate

Status

Usually due April 15 – next cycle expected

Social WorkRenewable award

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Application effort
Low (no essay or letters listed)
Who can apply
Undergraduate students

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Who is eligible

  • Must be admitted to the UW Seattle BASW program for Autumn 2026 (and UW if transferring)
  • Must verify Student Aid Index (SAI) as determined by FAFSA or WASFA (this requirement is waived for students ineligible for FAFSA/WASFA, such as international students)
  • Must maintain enrollment in the UW Seattle BASW program for the duration of the scholarship and maintain good academic standing
  • Open to all applicants, including undocumented and international students

What you'll need

  • Submission of a separate online scholarship application
  • Verification of Student Aid Index (SAI) via FAFSA or WASFA (unless ineligible)

How to apply

  • Apply and gain admission to the UW Seattle BASW program (and UW if transferring).
  • Complete and submit the online scholarship application form by April 15th, 11:59 PM PST.
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Sources & verification

Official listing:
https://socialwork.uw.edu/academics/basw/scholarship-opportunities/
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