All of the funding opportunities listed below require the General Scholarship Application in the UB Scholarship Portal. Some may require an additional secondary application. Applications open March 1, 2023 and are due by April 17, 2023.
Eligibility: All MSW students currently in the program, as well as newly accepted applicants. MSW dual-degree students are eligible to apply for the year they are fully taking social work courses.
About: Thanks to a generous donor, Mrs. Donna R Brott EDM ’79, the UB School of Social Work is pleased to be able to offer a scholarship to students pursuing a Master of Social Work Degree who, because of a life-changing event in their lives, could otherwise not afford to pursue this advanced degree. Scholarships will be (up to) $6000, to be evenly distributed across each enrolled semester within the year. At least two scholarships will be awarded annually.
How to Apply:
Eligibility: All MSW/MPH dual-degree students who are enrolled in MSW coursework in the upcoming academic year.
About: Thanks to a generous donor, Dr. Ellen Fink-Samnick, MSW ’83, BA ’82, the UB School of Social Work is pleased to be able to offer a scholarship to students enrolled in the Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health dual-degree program who are focused on interprofessional practice and health equity, and demonstrate and entrepreneurial spirit. Scholarships will be (up to) $2,500, to be evenly distributed across each enrolled semester within the year. At least one scholarship will be awarded annually.
How to Apply:
Eligibility: All MSW students currently in the program, as well as newly accepted applicants, who demonstrate financial need. MSW dual-degree students are eligible to apply for the year they are fully taking social work courses.
About: University at Buffalo alumnae Greer Hamilton, MSW ’16, BA ’16, and Danise Wilson, MPH ’14, were disheartened by the lack of minority representation in the field—so they did something about it. The Hamilton-Wilson Student Assistance Fund, created by the two graduates, will provide an annual award to deserving graduate students working toward a master’s degree in social work or public health, while also connecting them with Black mentors in their respective fields.
The fund is designated to help students with non-tuition related expenses, such as books, field placement, transportation, and other needs they may have.
How to Apply: Complete the General Application in the UB Scholarship Portal.
Eligibility: All MSW students currently in the program, as well as newly accepted applicants, who demonstrate financial need. MSW dual-degree students are eligible to apply for the year they are fully taking social work courses.
About: The Beth and Dick Heath Fund was established to provide financial assistance to Social Work students demonstrating financial need. Funds may be used for items including, but not limited to, books, childcare, food and transportation. School of Social Work students who are in financial need are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: Complete the General Application in the UB Scholarship Portal.
Eligibility: All full-time MSW students currently in the program with a 3.0 GPA or higher, who have a completed FAFSA demonstrating financial need. MSW dual-degree students are eligible to apply for the year they are fully taking social work courses. Preference is given to residents of Monroe County, NY.
About: The Make a Difference Scholarship Fund was established to provide tuition support for advanced-year full-time MSW students in financial need. Students are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications below:
How to Apply:
Eligibility: All JD/MSW students are eligible to apply for the year they are fully taking social work courses.
About: The JD/MSW Program Scholarship was established to provide tuition support for JD/MSW students for the year they are fully taking social work courses.
How to Apply: Complete the General Application in the UB Scholarship Portal.