Scholarships

The School of Social Work has several scholarships for social work students that are awarded on the basis of the candidate's academic performance and other specific criteria. Usually, applications for these scholarships are distributed to the current student body each Spring semester. A Scholarship Committee from the School reviews applications based on established criteria and makes the final decision about scholarship awards.

We are offering the following awards and scholarships to our students. All applications will be due Friday, March 21, 2025 at 5pm PST via email. Late Applications or Nominations will not be accepted. Please submit all applications to the Social Work Field Education office at: socialworkfieldeducation@sjsu.edu 

Awards will be given out at the end of the year Community Connections Ceremony in May. More details to follow. 

Students Must attend the in person end of the year Celebration of Community Connections at the end of Spring semester in order to receive the award. If you are an Online/Hybrid MSW student, please email the field office.

If you are chosen as an award recipient and receive a monetary award, it must be reported to the SJSU Financial Aid office as it may impact your Final Financial Aid Award. Please consult with the SJSU Financial Aid office prior to submitting your application in order to ensure that your Financial Aid package is not impacted. 

SJSU Financial Aid: https://www.sjsu.edu/faso/about/contact-us.php 

Some Scholarships also require you to complete your FAFSA. Please read directions and requirements carefully as your application must be fully completed in order to be considered for the scholarship and/or award. 

  1. The Alicia Najera Memorial Scholarship
  2. BASW Field Agency of the Year Award
  3. The Deborah Ann Gregg Memorial Scholarship
  4. The Dorothy A. Miller Scholarship
  5. The Helen S. Hansen Gerontology Scholarship
  6. The Helen Walsh Soderstrom Scholarship
  7. MSW Field Agency of the Year Award
  8. Shaaron Gilson BASW Field Instructor of the Year Award
  9. Shaaron Gilson MSW Field Instructor of the Year Award
  10. The Stanley “Stan” Lee Memorial Scholarship