Scholarships and Financial Support

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GCSW Financial Support

UH GCSW makes every effort to assist students in obtaining financial support for their graduate education. We offer a number of scholarships, stipend programs, assistantships and fellowships to students as funds are available. Any non Texas resident who receives a scholarship of $1,000 or more or is employed as a Graduate Assistant will receive in-state (resident) tuition rates.

Fellowships

MSW Program

Agencies for Gerontology Intercultural Field Training (AGIFT) Fellowships, originally funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation of New York City and also funded by the William Randolph Hearst Endowment in Gerontology Social Work Scholars Program, prepares graduate social work students for competent, culturally sensitive practice in gerontological and geriatric social work. Fellowships are available during the semesters in which the student is enrolled in designated field practicum courses and placed in designated AGIFT agencies. The number of fellowships available is limited. Students will be selected for fellowships through a competitive application process administered by the Office of Field Education.

**Florence Clemenger Presidential Fellowships are awarded to students who:

are entering full-time Advanced Standing students who have not previously attended UH
who show evidence of strong academic ability, as reflected by competitive undergraduate grades and GRE scores.

Graduate Program Matching Fellowships are awarded each year to students:

with a grade point average of a 3.25 or higher
high Graduate Record Examination scores
three letters of reference from professional and/or academic sources attesting to the outstanding qualities of the applicant
demonstrated interest, commitment and potential for success in the field of social work.

Additional factors for consideration include:

Bilingual or multilingual proficiency
Demonstrated experience in community service
Demonstrated experience in service organizations such as Teach for America, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps and VISTA
First generation graduate student status
Demonstrated international experience

Isla Carroll Turner Fellowships in Gerontological Social Work (In Memory of Bert F. Winston, Jr.) are awarded to students:

who have at least a 3.0 GPA
are full-time or WC students
have a financial need
have an interest in gerontology

**Mark Magaziner Fellowships are awarded to first or second year students, MSW & PhD students:

who have an interest in research
have a financial need
who have excellent academic skills as evidenced by high GPA and GRE scores

**Michael Daly Fellowships are awarded to students:

who are pursuing a Master of Social Work degree in the GCSW
concentrating in the MACRO practice social work

**Vicki Tidwell Palmer Fellowships are awarded to students:

who have at least a 3.0 GPA
are full-time students
have a financial need
may be either MSW or PhD level
may be entering or continuing student
who demonstrate deep interest in social justice issues including, but not limited to, the empowerment of women and the elimination of racism and its consequences

PhD Program

Doctoral Student Tuition Fellowships are awarded to MSW and PhD employed students who:

have an assistantship appointment at the GCSW.
are in good academic standing in the Graduate College of Social Work in a degree seeking graduate program.
have a cumulative graduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 for all courses attempted is required for all graduate degree programs. First year students should have a 3.0 GPA from their undergraduate record.
be enrolled a minimum of nine (9) semester credit hours for each full long semester of the award. For summer, students must be registered for a minimum of six semester credit hours during any combination of summer sessions.

To be considered for DSTF based on employment, students will need to submit a college employment application to the Office of Career and Alumni Services. They must also submit a scholarship application to the Office of Admissions. For more information, see the DSTF section of the website.

**Fernando y Rivero Zuniga Doctoral Fellowships are awarded to students who:

exhibit leadership qualities as determined by the GCSW Doctoral Committee
demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in Gerontological social work
be a certified full-time doctoral degree seeking student in good standing with the University of Houston
maintain a GPA in accordance with the standards set by the GCSW Scholarship Committee

Graduate Program Matching Fellowships are awarded each year to students:

with a grade point average of a 3.25 or higher
high Graduate Record Examination scores
three letters of reference from professional and/or academic sources attesting to the outstanding qualities of the applicant
demonstrated interest, commitment and potential for success in the field of social work research.

Additional factors for consideration include:

Bilingual or multilingual proficiency
Demonstrated experience in community service
Demonstrated experience in service organizations such as Teach for America, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps and VISTA
First generation graduate student status
Demonstrated international experience

**Mark Magaziner Fellowships are awarded to first or second year students, MSW & PhD students:

who have an interest in research
have a financial need
who have excellent academic skills as evidenced by high GPA and GRE scores

**Endowed scholarships are available as earnings permit

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Scholarships

Scholarship Application
MSW Program

**Barbara and Ernest Henley Endowment for Family Health Scholarship recipients must:

Have a GRE score of no less than the top 25%
Be a second year MSW student
Have a letter from their field instructor or from the GCSW field placement office detailing outstanding excellence in first year placement
Have first or second year placement in an agency where family treatment is emphasized and where health, broadly conceived, is part of the agency’s mission

Barbara Winston in honor of Katherine White Scholarships are awarded to students:

Who have at least a 3.0 GPA
Are full-time students
Have a financial need
often given to incoming out of state students

Brown Scholarships are awarded each year to students:

who have at least a 3.0 GPA
are full-time students
have a financial need
often given to continuing out of state students & competitive applicants

**C.F. Reibenstein Endowment for Social Work Education Scholarships are awarded to students:

who have at least a 3.0 GPA
are part-time students
have a financial need

Catherine Tuong So Lam Memorial Scholarship are awarded to students who:

Are Master of Social Work (MSW), MSW/Master of Public Health, and PhD students
Are currently enrolled and in good standing with GCSW
Are ursuing a career as a social worker in the state of Texas
Demonstrate involvement in community or church service
Have a GPA of 3.25 or above
Are first generation college students

Preference will be given to students who fit the criteria stated above and who are bi-lingual and speak either Vietnamese, Mandarin or both

*Charlotte Campbell Scholarships are awarded annually by the UH GCSW Alumni Association to continuing students in Social Work who:

have completed at least 28 semester credit hours
have a GPA of 3.25 or higher.

This award is made by the GCSW alumini association and presented at the annual Social Work Awards Breakfast held in March.

Cheryl Lynn Vetter Memorial Scholarships are awarded to students:

Who have at least a 3.0 GPA

Preference will be given to students who are pursuing clinical social work with an emphasis on mental health issues

Dean's Advisory Council Scholarships are awarded each year to students:

who have at least a 3.0 GPA
are full-time students
have a financial need
often given to continuing out of state students & competitive applicants

Frances ‘Sissy’ Farenthold Scholarships are awarded each year to students:

who have at least a 3.0 GPA
are full-time students
are enrolled in the Political Social Work specialization

George Foundation Scholarships are awarded to two entering graduate students:

are full-time students
live in Fort Bend County
committed to working with Spanish speaking clients in Fort Bend County for two years after receiving their MSW degree
bilingual in Spanish and English
specializing in Clinical Social Work practice

**George W. Magner Endowed Scholarships in Social Work are awarded each year to support professional education for new and continuing students. Eligible students:

must be pursuing the Master of Social Work degree in GCSW.
must be committed to the on-going development of effective public policy.

**Gerson David Gerontological Scholarships are awarded each year to students:

who have at least a 3.25 GPA
are full-time, second year students
who demonstrate commitment to gerontology as a field of practice
assigned to a field placement in gerontology

Hogg Foundation Scholarships are awarded to two entering graduate students:

are full-time students
committed to working in Texas for two years after receiving their MSW degree
are bilingual

**Josephine Stewart Scholarships are awarded each year to students:

who have at least a 3.0 GPA
are full-time students
have a financial need
who have an interest in research or careers in women’s issues

London Scholarships are awarded each year to students:

who have at least a 3.0 GPA
are full-time students
have a financial need
continuing students
are enrolled in the JD/MSW degree program

Make a Difference Scholarships are given to a first or second year students:

who are in financial need so much so he/she wouldn’t be able to go to school without financial assistance
are in good academic standing
who have potential to make a difference in their community

Mehta Foundation Scholarships are awarded each year to students:

who have at least a 3.2 GPA
are full-time students
have a financial need
strong letters of recommendation in MSW program application
demonstrated interest in field of social work
demonstrated experience in community service
often given to continuing out of state and international students

Mollie Nadelman Book Scholarships are awarded each year to students:

who have at least a 3.0 GPA
are full-time students
have a financial need

National Hispanic Council on Aging Houston Chapter Scholarships are awarded to entering graduate students:

are full-time students
committed to working with Latino populations
interested in working in gerontology

**Ruthmary A. Goldman Scholarships are awarded each year to students who:

have at least a 3.0 GPA
are full-time students
have a financial need – must be demonstrated by pay stubs or tax return
are women returning to school
demonstrate academic merit
biographical essay and two letters of recommendation for scholarship application (100 words) are required

PhD Program

Catherine Tuong So Lam Memorial Scholarship are awarded to students who:

Are Master of Social Work (MSW), MSW/Master of Public Health, and PhD students
Are currently enrolled and in good standing with GCSW
Are ursuing a career as a social worker in the state of Texas
Demonstrate involvement in community or church service
Have a GPA of 3.25 or above
Are first generation college students

Preference will be given to students who fit the criteria stated above and who are bi-lingual and speak either Vietnamese, Mandarin or both

Gulen Institute Scholarships are awarded each year to students who:

are full time PhD students
have a competitive GRE score
have experience and/or interest in either international affairs or religious studies.

**Endowed scholarships are available as earnings permit

For students interested in applying for GCSW scholarships, the deadline is to May 1, 2012 for the fall and November 1, 2012 for the spring. Click here for the scholarship application.

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MSW Program Stipends

Child Welfare Education Project (CWEP) Stipends are awarded to incoming and current GCSW students. CWEP’s focus is to prepare master's level social work students for challenging and rewarding work in children's protective services. The CWEP program provides stipends for full- and flex option students. CWEP applicants must:

be accepted into the M.S.W. program
be eligible for employment by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
undergo a criminal background and driving record check.

Stipend recipients are chosen by a committee composed of GCSW and CPS representatives.

Full-time students will receive a stipend of $4,000 a semester for up to six semesters; part-time students receive a stipend of $3,000 a semester for up to ten semesters. Financial support received by students through CWEP requires re-payment through professional social work employment in Children’s Protective Services. For each semester the student receives a stipend, eight months employment at CPS is required. Current CPS employees who attend school on a part-time basis pay back four months for each semester that a stipend is received.

Most students apply soon after they’ve been admitted to the MSW Program, but students can apply anytime during their enrollment at the GCSW. To begin an application, contact Brunessia Wilson at p) 713-743-8147, e) bwilso2@central.uh.edu.

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Assistantships

MSW Program

Assistantships are available to full-time students admitted unconditionally to the MSW Program. Students must apply and interview for positions. If awarded an assistantship, students must enroll for a minimum of nine hours each Fall and Spring semester (six hours in the summer). In exchange for 20 hour a week employment in the GCSW, students receive $4,342.50 per semester (Fall and Spring). Non-residents benefit additionally by receiving in-state tuition rates.

Once applicants have received their acceptance letter for admission to the M.S.W. program, they may apply for an assistantship. Send a resume with the Graduate Student Employment Application to Ann Liberman.

Ann Liberman

Graduate College of Social Work

110 HA Social Work Building

University of Houston

Houston, TX 77204-4013

Phone: 713-743-8071

Email: aliberman@uh.edu

PhD Program

Assistantships are available to full-time students admitted unconditionally to the PhD Program. If awarded an assistantship, students must enroll for a minimum of nine hours each Fall and Spring semester (six hours in the summer). In exchange for 20 hour a week employment in the GCSW, students receive $5,149.00 per semester (Fall and Spring). Non-residents benefit additionally by receiving in-state tuition rates.

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Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Scholarships (undergraduate and/or post-baccalaureate)

**Ed Smith Scholarship Endowment is to provide scholarships for students in the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance in the Graduate College of Social Work.

Flanakin Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Scholarships are awarded to a graduating Nonprofit Leadership Alliance student to help with the costs of post graduate transition expenses or graduate school.

Gary Nichols Scholarships for Leadership and Service are awarded to undergraduate students who are participating in the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Program, have extensive community involvement, and a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

**Raymond Oeland McCall Awards are awarded to a Nonprofit Leadership Alliance students interning at Spaulding for Children.

Contact the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance office for an application.

Melanie Barr Fitzpatrick, MSW, NLA Program Director

Phone: 713-743-8018

Email:mbarrfitzpatrick@uh.edu

**Endowed scholarships are available as earnings permit

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UH Financial Aid

A variety of grants and loans are available through the University of Houston Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid located in the Welcome Center, at corner of University Avenue and Calhoun. For additional information, visit them at www.uh.edu/enroll/sfa . To apply for federal student loans and grants, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov or call 1-800-433-3243. The UH school code for FAFSA is 003652. You may also review the on-line UH Graduate and Professional Studies Bulletin regarding financial aid options. If needed, short term loans are also available.

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