Scholarships

Awarded to incoming admitted MSW students who demonstrate financial need, community engagement, a commitment to academic success at Loyola, and potential in the social work profession. Students can apply for this scholarship directly through their admitted student portal. The strength of all application materials (i.e. personal statement, resume, and FAFSA* application) is considered when awarding these internal scholarships.

*Students ineligible for FAFSA can still apply to the scholarship by completing the net price calculator form and uploading the results into the scholarship application. Please note, while the terminology on this online calculator is geared towards undergraduate programs, the financial questions and outcomes are still relevant for graduate programs.

Scholarship award notifications begin 4 weeks after our priority scholarship deadline and until funds are exhausted.

• NASW Foundation: The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Foundation offers various scholarships, fellowships, and awards to support students pursuing a variety of social work specialties.
• Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship: Recognizes full-time students in their final year of social work education who have demonstrated commitment to promoting social justice and equity. The scholarships are targeted but not limited to minority/BIPOC individuals. 
• The Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Scholarship: Provides merit and financial assistance graduate scholarships to full-time students who demonstrate community service and involvement.
• The Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship: Supports full-time students with a track record of leadership and community involvement, strong academic achievement, and working for the betterment of the LGBTQ community.  
• Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grants: A $9,000 grant for empirical and applied research focused on LGBT family psychology and LGBT family therapy.
• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP): Offers numerous scholarships to students who display academic excellence and early signs of leadership and a commitment to social justice.
• The Melanie Foundation: Awards a $2,500 scholarship to a candidate pursuing a graduate degree in the mental health field. 
• Loan Repayment Program: Sponsored by the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), the Loan Repayment Program is a federal program for Licensed Clinical Social Workers with a commitment to working in an underserved area. Participants can earn up to $55,000 to repay student loans.
• CSWE Minority Fellowship Program: CSWE's Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) opportunities support the mission of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to improve behavioral healthcare outcomes for all by providing professional development and training opportunities for the behavioral health workforce. 
• Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund: Provides financial support for students who are active and emerging organizers in progressive movements for liberation, self-determination, and social and economic justice in their communities. These needs-based scholarships are awarded to students who are enrolled at a college or university or in a trade or technical program.
• Leopold Schepp Foundation: Awards educational scholarships to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate a combination of fine character, academic excellence, financial need, compassion, a commitment to volunteerism and whose goal will benefit mankind.
• American School Health Association: The American School Health Association (ASHA) aspires to lead, educate, and activate multidisciplinary school health professionals and other champions as they work in their communities across the country to implement our mission to transform all schools into places where every student learns and thrives.
• Provident Scholarship Fund: The goal of this scholarship program is to provide opportunities to students coming from communities that historically have faced greater challenges, including access to education, economic opportunities, transportation, food or medical care. Scholarship awards range from $10,000 to $20,000 for MSW students and/or CADC students. Application closes April 19, 2026. 
• Banyan Next Generation Healers Scholarship: Banyan recognizes the critical role healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers play in guiding individuals through recovery and fostering overall wellness. To support the next generation of these vital professionals, they are offering a $1,000 scholarship tailored for working students. Applications close May 14, 2026.
• Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship: The DFSS CSBG Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to income-eligible individuals in Chicago pursuing their higher education goals. Students enrolled at least part-time for the Fall 2026 semester in any college, university, or vocational training program are eligible to apply. Funds may be used to cover tuition and institutional fees for the Fall 2026 semester or quarter. Scholarships will range from $1,000 to $5,000 for income-eligible residents. Application deadline: Wednesday, May 6 at 5 p.m.