Scholarships & Grants

Master of Social Work BIPOC Scholarship

The purpose of the scholarship is to support Black, Indigenous and other People of Color (BIPOC) in their pursuit of a Master of Social Work degree. This scholarship is in alignment with the core values of the Sacred Heart University Strategic Plan and the anti-racist mission of the School of Social Work.

Scholarship Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must:

  • Be an incoming graduate student enrolled in the on campus Master of Social Work program for the fall 2025 semester (full-time, part-time or Advanced Standing options)
  • Be Black, Indigenous or other Person of Color (BIPOC)

How to Apply

There are two $2,500 scholarships available for new students entering the program in the fall 2025 semester. The total scholarship amount is divided up and given over 2 semesters to the recipients. In order to apply:

  • Candidates must first apply and be accepted to the on campus Master of Social Work program. Candidates must apply for admission to the MSW program prior to July 1, 2025 in order to be eligible for the scholarship.
  • Accepted students must submit an essay (2-page maximum) addressing the following:
    • Tell us about yourself. Include information about your identity as Black, Indigenous, or other Person of Color (BIPOC).
    • Read the mission of the School of Social Work and describe how you will commit to the mission and move it forward within your own community.
    • All materials must be submitted to the School of Social Work at socialwork@sacredheart.edu prior to July 15, 2025.
  • All candidates will be notified by August 15, 2025 as to the status of their application.

More Information

To learn more about the program, contact Amanda Harmon, MSW, LSCW at harmona@sacredheart.edu.

Connecticut Health Horizons Grant

The School of Social Work (SSW), through the Health Horizons CT grant initiative, is excited to offer up to $10,000 in tuition assistance to qualified MSW students.

CT CARES (Connecticut Creates Advances to Recruiting and Retaining Education and Employment for Social Workers) answers the need for a holistic and sustainable continuum connecting social work students and graduates to employment and beyond. Through this SSW program innovation, eligible Connecticut-based MSW students will be able to receive up to $10,000 in tuition assistance and will participate in individualized professional development, licensure preparedness and evidence-based practice training, as well as having access to a community collective of recruiting employers.

To learn more, contact Victoria Osborne, Ph.D., CT Cares Program Director, at osbornev4@sacredheart.edu. 

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