PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Presidential Scholarship supports the Institute for Clinical Social Work’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in the field of clinical counseling. The fund was established to support students from under-represented racial minority groups. Priority will be given to students who are Black American or Hispanic; two groups that are disproportionately underrepresented in the mental health profession.
Up to $5,000 per year
Only for incoming, new Master’s or PhD students.
Two year scholarship
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be fully admitted into the Master’s or PhD program.
Enroll full-time in the Master's or PhD program.
Be a member of a under-represented racial minority group.
Demonstrate financial need. Student must complete FAFSA application.
Maintain all graduate student requirements for continuation of program.
Program internship placement must be located in ethnic or racially
under-represented community.
This scholarship is renewable for second year provided the student maintains good academic progress towards their degree.
Guidelines:
Submit separate request for each scholarship request.
Must write a unique and compelling argument for each scholarship request.
Review requirements to each scholarship application to ensure all of the required documents are submitted with each scholarship request.
Submit all applications and supporting documents electronically to: scholarshipcommittee@icsw.edu