Social Work Racial Equity Scholarship

LAUREL HOUSE SOCIAL WORK RACIAL EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP

A competitive scholarship that aims to improve mental health care outcomes in Connecticut by developing culturally relevant Master of Social Work students committed to providing quality care to underserved communities.
Applications for the 2025/26 school year will open on 3/15/25

LAUREL HOUSE SOCIAL WORK RACIAL EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP

Basic Information

A one-time $10,000 first-place award and a one-time $5,000 second-place award will be made to two winning applicants for the 2025/2026 school year.
Scholarship funds are intended for tuition, books, related fees, and expenses and are paid directly to the graduate school where the applicant is enrolled.
A one-time $1,000 cash award and $500 cash award will be given directly to two runner-up applicants for use in defraying Master of Social Work graduate program expenses.
The online application must be submitted on or before May 15th, 2025. A separate Letter of Recommendation and any other supporting documents must be received by email by the same date. (email to: scholarship@laurelhouse.net)
Award Winner decisions will be announced Monday, July 1, 2025.

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Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be all of the below. Please check all that apply.

Connecticut Resident*

Yes

Race/Ethnicity*

Black

Latino

(check both if applicable)

Enrolled in Master of Social Work curriculum in CT or NY*

Yes

Able to demonstrate need for financial assistance (complete personal statement below)*

Yes

Dedicated to improving access to mental health care for underserved communities*

Yes

(essay question #2 below)

Letter of recommendation from a college or university you attended*

Yes

*Please send your letter of recommendation as an email attachment to scholarship@laurelhouse.net

Personal Information

Name*

Email*

Phone*

Mailing Address*

Education History

High school(s) attended*

Address*

Previous college/university(s) attended*

Degree you are seeking:*

College/university you will be attending in Fall 2024*

Work/Volunteer Experience Related to Your Education Goals

Volunteer experience*

Work experience & current employment*

Annual income*

Source(s) of income*

Statement of Need

In one short paragraph, please describe your financial need(s):

Statement of Need*

Required Personal Statements

Please answer the following questions (100-400 words).

As a future social worker, how do you see yourself as an agent of social change and justice?*

What can social workers do to ensure that people from communities of color and other underserved populations have better access to mental health care and other needed services?*

Optional Personal Statements

Is there anything else you would like to share that relates to your overall education and career goals?

By submitting this application, the applicant understands that the information provided in this form will be read and reviewed by a selection committee.*

I Agree with the terms above.

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LAUREL HOUSE SOCIAL WORK RACIAL EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP

LAUREL HOUSE SOCIAL WORK RACIAL EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP

LAUREL HOUSE SOCIAL WORK RACIAL EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP

LAUREL HOUSE SOCIAL WORK RACIAL EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP

LAUREL HOUSE SOCIAL WORK RACIAL EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP

LAUREL HOUSE SOCIAL WORK RACIAL EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP

Basic Information

Eligibility

Personal Information

Education History

Work/Volunteer Experience Related to Your Education Goals

Statement of Need

Required Personal Statements

Optional Personal Statements

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