Laurel House Social Work Racial Equity Scholarship

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$10,000
Calendar Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Stack Star Awards Available:
2
Eligibility Criteria:
Race
Financial Aid Status
State Selection
Selected Major(s)
Current Year in School
College Selection State
Citizenship
Age
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Scholarship Description

The Laurel House Social Work Racial Equity Scholarship supports Black and Hispanic students from Connecticut who are pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work in Connecticut or New York. This scholarship aims to improve access to mental health care in underserved communities of color by empowering future social workers dedicated to social change. Awarded on a one-time basis, the scholarship funds will be paid directly to the recipient’s school to cover tuition, books, and related fees. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a commitment to advancing racial equity in mental health care.

Scholarship Details

  • One-time scholarship awarded to a qualifying student
  • Funds cover tuition, books, and related fees
  • Payment made directly to the recipient’s school of social work
  • Winner selected by Laurel House’s Award Selection Committee

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a Connecticut resident
  • Must identify as Black, African American, or Latino
  • Must be enrolled in a Master’s of Social Work program in Connecticut or New York
  • Must demonstrate financial need

Application Process

  1. Submit proof of Connecticut residency and racial/ethnic background
  2. Provide enrollment documentation for a Master’s of Social Work program in Connecticut or New York
  3. Demonstrate financial need through required financial documentation
  4. Include a letter of recommendation from a college or university attended
  5. Submit all application materials according to Laurel House’s guidelines

Scholarship funds are intended for tuition, books, related fees, and expenses and are paid directly to the graduate school where the applicant is enrolled.