Laurel House, Inc.
Social Work Racial Equity Scholarship
A competitive scholarship designed to improve mental health care outcomes in Connecticut by developing culturally relevant Master of Social Work students of Black or Latino heritage. It supports students who are committed to providing quality care to underserved communities.
Award
Varies
Deadline
May 15 (annually)
Level
Graduate
Status
Usually due May 15 – next cycle expected
Social Work
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- Application effort
- Medium (recommendation letters, interview)
- Who can apply
- Graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be a Connecticut resident
- Must be Black or Latino
- Must be enrolled in an accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) program in Connecticut or New York (open to both full-time and part-time students)
- Must demonstrate a need for financial assistance
- Must be committed to improving access to mental health care for underserved communities in Connecticut
- Employees of Laurel House, Inc. and members of their families are not eligible
- Previous scholarship winners are not eligible to receive a second award
What you'll need
- Online Scholarship Application form
- Letter of Recommendation from a professor, academic advisor, field placement supervisor, or internship supervisor
- Supporting documents sent via email
- Online interview with members of the Selection Committee (for finalists only)
How to apply
- Complete and submit the online Scholarship Application form on or before May 15th, 2026.
- Have your recommender email your Letter of Recommendation directly to scholarship@laurelhouse.net on or before May 15th, 2026.
- Email any other supporting documents to scholarship@laurelhouse.net by the same deadline.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.laurelhouse.net/racial-equity-scholarship/
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