SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDING

Ainsley Rebecca Thornhill Memorial Scholarship

A memorial award of up to $1,000 per year for incoming MA and PhD students committed to working with vulnerable populations.
$1,000
UP TO, PER YEAR
Award amounts vary and are applied toward tuition for the academic year.
MA & PhD
ELIGIBILITY
Open to incoming, new Master's and PhD students entering the program.
1 YEAR
Duration
This scholarship is granted for a one-year period to support academic progress.
Who May Apply

Eligibility Criteria

Admissions Status

Must be fully admitted into the M.A. or Ph.D. program at ICSW.

Practice Focus

Must express an interest in working with vulnerable populations.

Scholarship Duration

A one-year award open to incoming, new students.
REQUIREMENTS

Application Guidelines

All materials must be submitted electronically. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
1
Original essay, 900–1,200 words — Arial 12ptPersonal Statement

Submit a 900–1200-word personal statement (Arial, 12-point font) describing your plans and willingness to work with vulnerable populations.

  • Note: You may include any other relevant information to assist the committee in their decision.

2
One submission per scholarshipApplication Guidelines

  • Submit a separate, unique, and compelling argument for each scholarship request.

  • Review the requirements for each scholarship to ensure all required documents are submitted.

Original Work Required

AI-generated essays will be automatically disqualified. All personal statements must represent the applicant’s own original, unassisted writing. The scholarship committee reserves the right to verify authorship.

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Next Steps

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Submit To
Scholarship Committee
scholarshipcommittee@icsw.edu
Submit all applications and supporting documents electronically. You may include other relevant information or documents to assist the committee in making their decision.