National Association of Social Workers Foundation (NASW)
Verne LaMarr Lyons Scholarships
This scholarship is awarded to MSW students committed to providing physical and mental health services to African American communities, raising awareness of health disparities.
Award
Up to $5,500
Deadline
Rolling / varies
Level
Graduate
Status
Rolling
Social Work
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Graduate students, minimum GPA 3
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Who is eligible
- Must be pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree
- Committed to providing services to African Americans and raising awareness of health concerns in this community
- Must be an active NASW member in good standing
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Two professional letters of recommendation
- Statements of merit and financial need
- Essay expressing your career goals and experience as it’s relevant to this work
How to apply
- Ensure active membership in NASW
- Draft the essay discussing career goals and relevant experience with African American health concerns
- Collect transcripts and recommendation letters
- Complete the online application form on the NASW portal
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.socialworkers.org/Membership/Student-Benefits
- How this listing was added:
- Summarized from socialworkers.org
- Last checked:
Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with National Association of Social Workers Foundation (NASW) before submitting.
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