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The Smith College SSW is delighted to announce the creation of the SCSSW Scholarship for Military Servicemembers.
Beginning in 2006, a full MSW scholarship will be awarded to one student annually. The scholarship guarantees full tuition for the 27-month program, as well as on campus room and board while the student is on campus during the summer months (approximately $50,000 in total).
The scholarship recipient will also be given preference in the assignment of the geographic location for their field placement (to be selected from the SSW listing of geographic options available).
There are five requirements to be considered for this award.
1. Applicants must be either in active duty, a veteran or retired. Applicants may be affiliated with any branch of the military, including the Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserves. (Please submit a copy of your ID card and DD214 with your application materials.)
2. Applicants must have completed their bachelor’s degree.
3. Applicants must have a commitment to serving the mental health issues of military servicemembers and their dependents upon graduation.
4. To be considered for this award, applicants must submit all applicationmaterials no later than the Non-Binding Early Admission deadline date of January 5 along with a letter describing their interest in serving the mental health needs of military personal and their dependents.
5. Continuation of this award is contingent upon the recipient remaining in good academic standing both in their coursework and in field placement.
While preference will be given to those in financial need, financial need is not a requirement for consideration.
To be considered for this scholarship applicants should submit, with their admission application, a one page statement outlining their affiliation with the military and describing their professional goals upon graduation. Notification of the scholarship will be sent with an admission packet in early February. (Admission decisions are available on a rolling basis within about 6-8 weeks of application; applications from the military are welcome year round.)
For more information about this award, contact Irene Rodriguez Martin, Director of Graduate Enrollment, at (413) 585-7960 or by email at imartin@email.smith.edu. For information on the MSW program, visit the School’s website at www.smith.edu/ssw.
(While only one full scholarship is available for military servicemembers, all students in financial need should apply for financial aid. Smith aid award packages range from $1,000 – $17,000 annually.)
Updated 9/15/08 |
