Dove Kull Memorial Scholarship
A $500 minimum award, which is available to fully admitted BSW and MSW students at UAA. A 2.0 GPA is required.
Opportunities for Students
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To apply for scholarships at UAA, submit the by Nov. 3, 2025 to be considered for scholarships in the upcoming academic year.
Several scholarships are available for BSW and MSW majors. All social work students are encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by UAA, the College of Health, and UA, in addition to those that are administered by the School of Social Work. Learn more about general UAA and UA scholarships and finiancial aid opportunities.
Ella Craig/NASW 熊猫在线视频 Chapter Scholarship
A $500 minimum award, which is available to fully admitted MSW students at UAA. A 3.0 GPA is required. Preference will be given to students who are members of the National Association of Social Workers 熊猫在线视频 chapter and who have an interest in working in the area of Geriatrics. Confirmation of membership and interest in geriatrics will require students to respond to additional prompts.
Social Work Administration Scholarship
Scholarship amount varies, which would be used toward tuition and fees. MSW and BSW students may apply.
To be eligible for administration scholarships, students must be:
- Enrolled in classes for the semester in which an award is being made,
- Admitted into a UAA degree or certificate program,
- Making satisfactory academic progress, and
- Meeting UAA cumulative GPA minimums of 3.0 for a graduate program and 2.0 for an undergraduate program.
Thorsness Family Scholarship
The Thorsness Family Scholarship provides financial assistance for tuition and other related educational expenses to students enrolled in the BSW or MSW program at UAA. The award amount is $1,000. A 2.0 GPA is required for BSW students, while a 3.0 GPA is required for MSW students.
External Scholarships
Please review for criteria and application submission deadline on external application websites below:
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: The Phi Alpha honor society offers several scholarships for members. The deadline is set by Phi Alpha.
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: This scholarship is awarded to MSW candidates who demonstrate an interest in or have experience with health/mental health practice and have a commitment to working in African American communities. The deadline is set by NASW Foundation.
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: This scholarship is awarded to MSW candidates interested in working with American Indian/熊猫在线视频 Native and Hispanic/Latino populations or in public voluntary nonprofit agency settings. Up to 10 scholarships can be awarded, where each recipient can be awarded up to $4,000. The deadline is set by NASW Foundation.
A National Honor Society for Social Work Students
The Epsilon Chi Chapter of Phi Alpha, the national honor society for social work students, was established at UAA during the 1995-1996 academic year for graduate and undergraduate students.
The purpose of the Phi Alpha Honor Society is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work.
Apply Now!
Applications are mailed out to eligible students during the month of March (Social Work Month). All applications are processed through the School of Social Work. If you have questions, please email us or call 907-786-6900.
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK STUDENT COALITION
Mission Statement
Our mission is to establish and foster connection between MSW students, the community, and future students.
Vision
The vision of the UAA MSW Coalition is to develop and grow an enthusiastic, impassioned, and diverse membership of current and future professionals through shared and individual experiences while building and promoting the profession and values of social work.
Values
- Personal and professional development
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Continuity
- Community
Contact Us
For more information or to get involved, you can contact:
- uaa_msw_coalition@alaska.edu
- MSW Coalition faculty advisor: Rei Shimizu at rshimizu@alaska.edu