University of South Carolina Resources
Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
evaluates tuition costs and college expenses and identify financial aid options, including loans, grants, student employment and scholarships
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
evaluates your eligibility for academic scholarships based on your application to the university
Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs
helps and supports you through the application process for earning prestigious national fellowships. The office also advises and supports students through a variety of scholar program opportunities.
Fellowships and Scholarships
In addition to scholarships offered by the university, state and other institutions, the College of Social Work offers fellowships and scholarships that are open to BSW students.
BSW fellowship and scholarship applications for the 2018-19 academic year are now closed.
Anna Scheyett Pay It Forward Fellowship
Established by the college’s faculty and staff in honor of Dean Emeritus Anna Scheyett.
The $1,000 fellowship supports a student with financial need who is interested in pursuing a social work career to help populations that struggle with financial insecurity. Applicants must answer the question: "When you are an established professional, what are ways in which you will 'pay it forward' and support future social work students?
Agenora Adams von Lehe Endowed Fellowship
Two $500 fellowships to assist upper division BSW students from underrepresented populations who will pursue a career in child welfare.
The I. DeQuincey Newman Endowed Scholarship Fund for Peace and Social Justice
Two $500 scholarships to assist students who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who have an interest in affecting positive social change around social justice issues and actively involved with the I. DeQuincey Newman Institute for Peace and Social Justice at the time of applying.
Involvement can include the following:
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Attending social media dialogues
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College student group engagement in social justice-related activities with the community
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Social justice film and dialogue meetings
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Working with student groups at other local universities on social justice-related activities.
External Resources
Council on Social Work Education
provides funding opportunities, including scholars and fellowship programs
National Association of Social Work Foundation
administers national scholarship and fellowship programs
Social Work Scholarships - Provides website links and additional information on social work scholarships.