Financial Aid for BSW students
For university-wide financial aid assistance and scholarship information contact the UGA Financial Aid Office
Scholarships available through the School of Social Work for BSW students include:
Child Welfare Scholarships
Child Welfare Scholarships are available to seniors who are interested in the field of public child welfare. Please contact the BSW office.
James Horne Memorial Scholarship
The James D. Horne Memorial Scholarship, established in 1995 in memory of University friend Jim Horne, provides financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students with preference given to students interested in working with the homeless.
Norman Polansky Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Dr. Polansky, who was a Professor Emeritus in the School
of Social Work and a nationally recognized scholar in the area of childneglect. The scholarship provides a $500 award to a BSW student in her senior year,
who:
- demonstrates a special interest in the field of child welfare, with a desire to work in this field upon graduation,
- is participating in an internship placement in a public or private child welfare setting; and
- is not receiving any other form of financial assistance relating specifically to child welfare.
Heather Christina Wright Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Heather Christina Wright, who was completing the BSW program at the time of her death. The scholarship provides financial assistance to an undergraduate student, with preference given to students demonstrating financial need and the desire to work with cancer patients and their families.
