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Based on 2024-2025 academic year tuition rates
Based on 2024-2025 academic year tuition rates
2024-2025 Academic Year
Matriculation (one-time), Wellness fee (quarterly), Technology fee (quarterly), Graduate activity fee (quarterly). View details here.
*Total for 4 quarters of study based on 2024-2025 University fees
A one-time expense for field practicum placement (required to initiate the placement process before program start)
Deposit goes toward student's first quarter tuition cost and is assessed at admission offer confirmation
All admitted applicants are considered for Seattle University Scholarships for Graduate Programs based upon a holistic review of all information received in the application process and available funding. Awards are renewable for multi-year programs based upon satisfactory progress toward degree completion. Scholarship amounts are based upon full-time enrollment of minimally 6 quarter credits per term. Students taking less than 6 quarter credits will have their award amount pro-rated accordingly. International applicants can be considered for the Graduate Scholarships.
Overview
To help address Washington’s persistent behavioral health workforce challenges, Seattle University's Clinical MSW Program and a number of university partners, is participating in the Washington State Behavioral Health Workforce Development Initiative (WDI). With a generous gift from Ballmer Group, the WDI provides two-year grants to master’s students (and one-year grants to Advanced Standing MSW students) in accredited clinical mental health programs.
Students may receive up to $51,500 in scholarship, depending on the student’s financial eligibility. Recipients of this scholarship will commit to working in Medicaid-receiving community behavioral health agencies and tribal health centers in Washington for 3 years (18 months for Advanced Standing students) upon graduation. Seattle University 2-Year and Advanced Standing MSW applicants are welcome to apply for this groundbreaking scholarship. We are especially interested in applicants who have experience in, and commitment towards working with economically distressed and historically underrepresented communities or populations.
Award
Up to $51,500 for 2-Year MSW students and up to $25,750 for Advanced Standing MSW students depending on financial eligibility (based on unmet need: FAFSA or WASFA is required). Recipients will commit to work for 36 months (2-Year) or 18 months (Advanced Standing) post-graduation at an approved behavioral health agency or tribal health center.
SU's WDI Application Deadline
Priority deadline: January 20, 2024
Depending on availability, reviews may continue after the priority deadline.
Work Requirement/Practicum Placement
To be eligible for a conditional grant through the Ballmer Behavioral Health Scholarship, students must agree to train at a target Medicaid-receiving agency, then work at a targeted Medicaid-receiving agency post-graduation, both of which must take place in Washington state. The internship placement and the employment can be at different agencies. The Workforce Development Initiative has a select list of community behavioral health agencies that address the Initiative’s goals.
How to Apply
WDI Frequently Asked Questions
You can view a list of WDI frequently asked questions here. For Seattle U specific WDI applicant frequently asked questions, click here.
The priority deadline is January 20, 2024.
Depending on availability, we may continue to review applications after the priority deadline.
Yes; both the WDI application and the MSW application priority deadlines are January 20, 2024. You can submit either of these applications before the deadline.
Create an account via the WDI application portal. Be sure to select Seattle University when you are completing the application.
Unfortunately, international students do not qualify for the grant.
Yes, however, you must commit to becoming a resident and working in Washington State for at least three years in a WDI approved agency upon graduation.
Yes, DACA recipients are encouraged to apply. Please submit a WASFA application.
No, you do not need to wait for the admission decision on your MSW application to complete an application for the WDI grant.
Overview
The Workforce for Student Well-being Initiative (WSW) expands the number of master’s level social workers providing mental health services in high-need public and tribal schools. Students are eligible to apply for conditional scholarships up to $30,000 in their specialized practice (second year practicum) to offset their graduate education expenses—in return for serving in a high-need public or tribal school in Washington state. Learn more about the WSW Initiative here.
How to Apply
Recipient Selection
Selection determinations are made holistically and include review of the following characteristics of the student: commitment to school mental health, experience with and commitment to working with diverse communities, financial need, and post-graduation employment goals.
WSW Frequently Asked Questions
You can view a list of WSW frequently asked questions here.
To establish a diverse and equitable student population in the MSW program, the SU MSW program offers scholarships that are distributed based on these principles. We offer an Equity in Distribution Scholarship to support students who have financial need. To increase the number of clinical social workers of color, we also offer an Equity in Representation Scholarship to provide financial support to students of color (e.g., Black, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, Indigenous, Alaska Native). Students may qualify for one or both scholarships based on eligibility.
If you plan to apply for MSW Departmental Scholarships, your application, the scholarship form (MSW applicants can access the scholarship application here) and all required application materials will need to be on file before the January 20 priority deadline to be considered. We recommend that you submit your scholarship form and then submit your application. The Social Work Department will review your scholarship form and your MSW application simultaneously and any scholarship funds awarded would be announced on your admission decision letter.
Seattle University's MSW Program offers an endowed scholarship created by Lee Scheingold, MA, MSW and Bill Etnyre, MSW, PhD. The Etnyre Scheingold Clinical Social Work Endowed Scholarship supports students who are pursuing their MSW education and are dedicated to working with society's most vulnerable citizens.
To be eligible for scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:
Endowed scholarship consideration may require additional documents and recipients may be notified after admission depending upon the selection criteria. Domestic and permanent resident applicants are strongly encouraged to complete a FAFSA to be eligible for any need-based endowed or external scholarships and/or graduate student loans.
In recognition of their invaluable service and commitment to positive impact in our communities, Seattle University offers the following benefits for AmeriCorps/PeaceCorps alums. All applicants to Seattle University Graduate Programs are eligible to apply for the AmeriCorps/PeaceCorps Alumni Scholarship.
Recipients of the scholarship receive a total award of $3,000 toward tuition, which is distributed over the first two years of the student's academic program. Eligible applicants must have successfully completed (or will have completed) an AmeriCorps term of service by the time of enrollment in their graduate program.
How to Apply
Notice of Scholarship Award
Applicants who have been offered admission to their program are welcoe to apply for the AmeriCorps/PeaceCorps Alumni Scholarship. Priority consideration is given to scholarship applications submitted before or on April 30. For applications submitted after April 30, Seattle University will notify applicants of scholarship decisions made on a case-by-case basis, depending on funds remaining. The AmeriCorps/PeaceCorps Alumni Scholarship Awards Committee meets in May of each year.
AmeriCorps Alumni Fee Waiver
AmeriCorps alums who complete an application for any Seattle University graduate program may request an application fee waiver. In the “Fee Payment” section of their online application, applicants should indicate they are an AmeriCorps alum in order to receive the fee waiver.
Graduate Assistantships (GA) in teaching, research and marketing/recruitment may be available to qualified students. These opportunities are generally sent to incoming MSW students in late summer.
Past GA positions:
Find out more about student employment here>>
Each academic year, the MSW department has student worker positions that may be available. Availability is based on whether current student workers are graduating or moving to other positions. Students are also free to reach out to other graduate programs within the university to ask about employment opportunities within other departments as well.
Faculty are always applying for grants and funding for research. Periodically, faculty members will be awarded a grant that allows them to hire an MSW student to help them with their project. Faculty will notify students as opportunities arise.
The Lemieux Library has a comprehensive guide to institutional and local funding databases.
Interested in fellowships? Check out the Seattle University's Fellowships database.
There are many organizations that offer scholarships and fellowships to MSW students. Here are some options:
Below is a list of individual external scholarships MSW applicants and students may qualify for. Please consult each scholarship's website for further details about eligibility, awards, and deadlines.
Eligibility Requirements
General Selection Criteria
Award
Recipients receive a 1-year fellowship that includes specialized training in mental health and/or substance use disorder issues of racial/ethnic minority populations, a monetary stipend, and other professional development supports.
The fellowship stipend is a total award of $10,000, subject to change depending on funding received from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
All fellows are required to attend an in-person 2.5-day training session held in Alexandria, VA. All travel, food, and hotel expenses will be covered by the MFP. Fellows are also expected to participate in all conference calls and webinars.
Description
Established by Aritzia, a fashion retailer with an innovative global platform, this scholarship supports lesbian, bisexual, and queer women, transgender men and women, and nonbinary people in their pursuit of higher education.
Eligibility
Identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, or two-spirit;
Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school in the United States; and
Study, plan to work in, or demonstrate a commitment to the fields of fashion design, retail management, mental health, or social justice advocacy.
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students?
Unknown
Award
Four awards of $5,000 each
Deadline
May 5, 2023
Contact
scholarships@stonewallfoundation.org
Description
The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees at tribal colleges, nonprofit, and accredited schools.
Eligibility
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students?
Scholarships are open to Canadian students under the Jay Treaty but all other applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Award
Multiple scholarships are offered and range between $500 per semester to $2,000-$4,000 per semseter (estimated). Applicants should create an account by selecting the "Apply Now" button on their website to view individual opportunities.
Deadline
May 31, 2023 (2023-2024 academic year deadline)
Contact
Scholarships@collegefund.org | 800.776.3863
Description
Purpose of Award:
Applicants are requested to apply by via email to Megan Bott at CHSW.scholarship@gmail.com
Eligibility
The award is open to any student in Washington State who:
FULL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND ELIGIBILITY:
CHSW SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTIONS 2021
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students?
Unknown
Award
The scholarship winner(s) will receive a cash award of $1,500. In addition, all applicants will receive a one-year membership in the Washington Chapter of the CHSW.
Deadline
The Coalition of Healthcare Social Workers (CHSW) will be accepting applications for its 2021 Social Work Student Scholarship between May 15, 2020 - July 1, 2021.
Contact
Description
The Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship is awarded to master's degree candidates in social work who have demonstrated a commitment to working with, or who have a special affinity with, American Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic/Latino populations. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working with public or voluntary nonprofit agencies or with local grassroots groups in the United States are also eligible.
Eligibility
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students?
Yes-any NASW member who is enrolled in an accredited program and meets the other requirements are eligible to apply.
Award
The Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship is awarded based on the projected annual earnings to the fund and contributions. A panel reviews applicants and selects the award recipient. Up to 10 scholarships of up to $4,000 each will be awarded. In 2022-2023, 10 scholarships in the amount of $4,000 each were awarded.
Deadline
March 8, 2023 (11:59 a.m. ET)
Contact
governance@socialworkers.org
Description
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides need-based grants to students who are able to do academic work at the college level or are enrolled in a trade or technical program and are actively working for peace and justice. Davis-Putter scholars are both graduate and undergraduate students and must be living in the U. S. and planning to enroll in an accredited school. Grantees must receive college credits for the time period covered by their grant.
Eligibility
These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are able to do academic work at the college or university level or are enrolled in a trade or technical program and who are active in the progressive movement. Applicants must have participated in activities in the US, and there is a strong preference for applicants who plan on working in this country.
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students?
Yes
Award
The maximum grant available from the Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund is $15,000 per year (from July 1 through June 30). Grants are disbursed to cover each separate semester, quarter or term during which the grantee is attending school. Grants must be used in the year they are awarded and cannot be deferred or carried over. Recipients must reapply each year support is sought.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted no later than April 1.
Contact
davisputter@davisputter.org
Description
Based in Washington, D.C., the National Italian American Foundation's (NIAF) mission is to serve as a resource for the Italian American Community; to preserve the Italian American heritage and culture; to promote and inspire a positive image and legacy of Italian Americans; and to strengthen and empower ties between the United States and Italy.
Eligibility
Award
The NIAF offers multiple scholarships ranging from $2,500-$12,000
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students?
Unknown
Deadline
The NIAF scholarship application for the 2023-2024 academic year closed on March 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST. All 2022-2023 applicants will be notified of their application decision on Monday, May 1, 2023 at
5:00 pm EST.
The application for the 2024-2025 academic year will open on December 1, 2023.
Contact
information@niaf.org | 202.387.0600
Description
The Ethel Louise Armstrong (ELA) Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to women with physical disabilities who are enrolled in a college or university graduate program in the United States. The foundation provides scholarships only for female students. Those awarding the money aim to be objective and to not discriminate.
Eligibility
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students?
Unknown
Award
The amount awarded can be between $500 to $2,000 per year.
Deadline
Those interested in applying should apply before June 1st each year at 5 p.m. A completed application should be mailed in one envelope to the ELA Foundation office at 2460 North Lake Ave. PMB #128, Altadena, CA 91001.
Contact
ELA Foundation office at 2460 North Lake Ave. PMB #128, Altadena, CA 91001
Description
Based in Washington, D.C., the National Italian American Foundation's (NIAF) mission is to serve as a resource for the Italian American Community; to preserve the Italian American heritage and culture; to promote and inspire a positive image and legacy of Italian Americans; and to strengthen and empower ties between the United States and Italy.
Eligibility
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students?
Unknown
Award
Not listed
Deadline
The NIAF scholarship application for the 2023-2024 academic year closed on March 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST. All 2022-2023 applicants will be notified of their application decision on Monday, May 1, 2023 at
5:00 pm EST.
The application for the 2024-2025 academic year will open on December 1, 2023.
Contact
information@niaf.org | 202.387.0600
Description
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing support services and scholarships to as many exceptional students, HSF Scholars, and Alumni as possible. As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds.
Eligibility
Must be of Hispanic heritage
U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2021-2022 academic year
Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students?
Open to DACA recipients
Award
Scholars are selected based on merit. Award amounts range from $500 - $5,000, based on relative need.
Deadline
February 15, 2023
Contact
Description
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Professions scholarship provides financial aid to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate and graduate-level students. Recipients must be members of federally recognized Tribes and enrolled in an eligible health profession degree program. In exchange for financial aid, scholarship recipients agree to fulfill a service commitment in full-time clinical practice upon completion of their academic or post-graduate clinical training.
Eligibility
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students?
No
Award
The IHS Scholarship Program provides financial aid covering tuition, required fees and other educational and living expenses. Read about the full award here.
Deadline
The application cycle is now closed. The next application cycle will be open December 15, 2023 - February 28, 2024. Thank you for your interest in the Indian Health Service Scholarship Programs.
Contact
heidi.hulsey@ihs.gov | 503.414.7741
Description
Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarships support American students of Polish descent for graduate level studies, such as masters and Ph.D. studies, at colleges and universities in the United States. Funding is only for full-time studies in the United States and English Schools of Medicine in Poland.
Eligibility
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students?
No
Award
Scholarships range from $1,000 to $7,000.
Deadline
Applications are closed. Next cycle open in November 2023
Contact
tuitionscholarships@thekf.org | 212.734.2130
Description
The National Federation of the Blind Scholarship is the largest of its kind in the nation. Every year, we award more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations.
Eligibility
For more information regarding eligibility, we strongly encourage you to review our scholarship program FAQs.
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students?
Yes
Award
There are thirty merit-based scholarships currently available, in excess of $3,000.
Deadline
March 31, 2023
Contact
scholarships@nfb.org | 410.659.9314 ext. 2415
Description
The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program recruits and nurtures professionals in-training for primary health care disciplines and specialties most needed to deliver quality, culturally competent health services to Native Hawaiians throughout the State of Hawai‘i.
Eligibility
In addition to requiring admittance to accredited schools and programs, this merit-based program awards generous scholarships to eligible individuals that appear to be dedicated to providing primary health services to Native Hawaiians and their families in Hawai‘i.
Recipients are obligated to serve full-time in medically un- or under-served areas in Hawai‘i for two (minimum) to four (maximum) years, depending upon the length of time of scholarship support.
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students?
Unknown
Award
Scholars will receive funding for tuition, books, other related educational costs, and a monthly stipend while enrolled “full-time” in an accredited university/college program. A coordinated service plan (licensure, service site) will be designed specifically for each graduate.
Deadline
The application process opens on February 1st, and applications are accepted through March 15th.
Contact
adminassist@nhhsp.org
Description
The Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance (ONNSFA), provides enrolled members of the Navajo Nation an opportunity to achieve their educational goals.
Eligibility
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students?
Unknown
Award
Graduate Award -$2,500 to $5,000 per term
Deadline
The Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance opens its online application twice a year. The online application for the 2023-2024 Academic Year opens on March 15 and closes on June 26, 2023. The application deadline for the 2023-2024 Academic Year is June 26, 2023 at 5 pm MST. The application deadline for the 2024 Winter/Spring term is Nov. 27, 2023, at 5 pm MST (Usual deadlines are June 25 and Nov. 25 unless those dates fall on a weekend or holiday).
Contact
Description
Through the Sons of Italy Foundation® (SIF), and hundreds of thousands of family members located in all fifty states and the District of Columbia, the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA) has awarded over $61 million in scholarships to date.
Eligibility
Please see each scholarship description for its specific requirements. The following general requirements apply to all scholarships (except where noted):
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students
No
Award
In past years, the SIF has offered 10 to 12 merit-based scholarships (National Leadership Grants), ranging from $4,000 to $25,000 in a nationwide competition. These figures and the number of scholarships may vary according to funding each year.
Deadline
The deadline for all scholarships (unless otherwise noted) is February 28, 2022
Contact
nationaloffice@osia.org | 202.547.2900
Seattle University's Office of Multicultural Affairs has compiled a list of scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students. View the list here.
Description
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans program honors the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States. Each year, we invest in the graduate education of 30 New Americans—immigrants and children of immigrants—who are poised to make significant contributions to US society, culture or their academic field. Each Fellow receives up to $90,000 in financial support over two years, and they join a lifelong community of New American Fellows.
Eligibility
Full eligibility requirements can be found here. If you are interested in connecting with a university fellowship advisor, you can find a list of universities with advisors here.
Available to DACA Recipients and Undocumented Students?
DACA: Yes
Award
Each Fellowship supports one to two years of graduate study in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program in the United States. Each award is for up to a total of $90,000. Here is the break down: Each Fellow receives $25,000 in stipend support a year (all stipend awards are capped at $50,000 per year), as well as 50 percent of required tuition and fees, up to $20,000 per year, for one to two years. The first year of Fellowship funding cannot be deferred.
Deadline
The application for the 2024 Fellowship will be available April 25, 2023.
Contact
PDSoros@pdsoros.org | 212.405.8234
Description
Point Foundation is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students of merit. Point promotes change through scholarship funding, mentorship, leadership development, and community service training. The foundation empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.
Eligibility
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students?
Yes
Award
Point Scholarships are awarded on a “last provider” basis, meaning that Point fills in the gaps and provides funds not provided by other scholarships, grants, loans, work/study programs, etc. It is the responsibility of those selected as Point Scholars to annually secure as much other funding as possible. For information about other sources of financial aid, see our Additional LGBTQ Resources page.
Deadline
November 1: Point’s Scholarship Application opens online.
January 26: Point’s Scholarship Application closes at 9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST.
Contact
applications@pointfoundation.org
Description
The Melanie Foundation was created in 2006 to honor the life and legacy of Melanie Merola O’Donnell, with the mission to foster support for mental health issues. The Melanie Foundation Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship to be awarded to a candidate pursuing a doctoral or master’s degree in the mental health field.
Eligibility
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students
Unknown
Award
The Melanie Foundation Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship to be awarded to a candidate pursuing a doctoral or master’s degree in the mental health field. The scholarship will be awarded to a candidate for one year. Candidates may reapply for additional years.
Deadline
Each year, applications are due by March 5th, and scholarship recipients will be personally notified and publicly announced by June 30th. All other applicants will be notified electronically.
Contact
melaniescholarship@live.com
Description
The Verne LaMarr Lyons Scholarship is awarded to Master's Degree candidates in social work who demonstrate an interest in or has experience with health/mental health practice and have a commitment to working in African American communities.
Eligibilty
Open to DACA Recipients & Undocumented Students?
Yes
Award
With generous support from the Tamara L. Harris Foundation, a total of six Lyons Scholarships in the amount of $4,333 each will be awarded in 2021-2022. $4,000 disbursed directly to the recipient’s college/university; $333 earmarked for NASW’s June 2021 virtual conference registration
Deadline
March 8, 2023 (11:59 a.m. ET)
Contact
governance@socialworkers.org
Student Financial Services Office is the central department that manages tuition bills, fees, scholarships, and loans. Visit the SFS website for office hours, financial aid information, and payment plan options.
A FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be filed for EACH YEAR a student wants to be considered for financial aid eligibility.
A new FAFSA is available each year on October 1st and asks for financial data from two years ago.
Students and their families are encouraged to file the online version of the FAFSA. The online version provides edits which alert filers to possible problems with their applications before the application is submitted. Applying online is also faster so updates and corrections can be submitted with ease. If unable to file online, please contact Student Financial Services for assistance.
File the FAFSA by SU's February 1 priority funding deadline. All types of aid are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Many funds are extremely limited. Applications received after the priority deadline will be considered in the order received on a funds-available basis.
Select the correct version of the FAFSA to complete as each year, from October 1st through June 30th, two versions of the FAFSA are available: 1) for the current academic year and 2) for the upcoming academic year.
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) provides loan repayment programs for eligible, licensed social workers.
Sign up for notifications of the next application cycle.
The IHS Loan Repayment Program (LRP) can help dedicated health professionals like you chart a course for a long-lasting and successful health care career. The LRP funds IHS clinicians to repay their eligible health profession education loans — up to $40,000 — in exchange for an initial two-year service commitment to practice in health facilities serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Opportunities are based on Indian health program facilities with the greatest staffing needs in specific health profession disciplines. As an LRP participant, you are eligible to extend your contract annually until your qualified student debt is paid. Many health professionals enter this program because of the financial benefits but find the cultural and professional rewards to be so great that they spend their entire careers working in Indian health.
Read about eligibility requirements and other important information here.
The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
Read about eligibility requirements and other important information here.