MSW Scholarship Application
Optional: This portion of the application is optional and only needs to be filled out if you are interested in applying for any of
the Social Work Scholarships or a Graduate Assistantship position.
Instructions: Only one scholarship application is needed to apply for any or all of the scholarships listed below. Write a 1 ½
page single spaced essay addressing why you qualify for the specific scholarship (e.g. Native American, etc.). If you are
applying for more than one scholarship, please address your eligibility for each scholarship separately.
Please note: These scholarships are only for the MSW program at BYU. If you decline an offer of admission to our program,
you may NOT use this scholarship for a different graduate program at BYU.
NAME:
EMAIL:
I AM APPLYING FOR: (select one or more of the following scholarships)
Graduate Minority Scholarship: Recipients are chosen from the following criteria: minority status, GPA, identified need, and commitment
to the field of social work.
Gift Fund Scholarship: Recipients are chosen from the following criteria: GPA, identified need, community service, and potential for
contribution in the field of social work.
Social Work Advocate Scholarships: Recipients are chosen from the following criteria: GPA, identified need, community service, and
potential for contribution in the field of social work.
Single Parents: There may be funding available from time to time for single parents. If you would like to be considered for this funding, please
check this box.
Insert your 1 ½ page application below:
Scholarship Essay Continued
MSW Graduate Assistant Application
NAME:
EMAIL:
1. Briefly describe your experience relating to:
a. Research Skills (SPSS, STATA, publication, data collection, organizing data, etc.):
b. Research Interests (if any):
c. Writing Skills (literature review, editing, APA style, etc.):
d. Administrative Skills (organizing, conference planning, people skills, newsletter, etc.):
e. Computer Skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Publisher, BYU Learning Suite, etc.):
2. Briefly describe any previous Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant experience:
3. Briefly describe the nature of your financial situation and extent of your financial responsibilities/need: