University of Georgia

The University of Georgia’s School of Social Work is proud to offer a wide range of scholarship opportunities to students. All BSW, MSW, and MSW dual degree students are eligible to apply, however preference will be given to those who do not have any other current University-sponsored scholarships or assistantships.

The Online Scholarship Application system will open for the FY 2026-2027 cycle on September 1 and close on October 1, 2026. Applicants will need a UGA username and password. The Online Scholarship Application system will confirm via email that the application has been submitted. Please be sure to save the email.

**Suggested Environment to visit the online scholarship application:

  1. The online system runs best on the latest supported versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Safari browsers. It does not run optimally on Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer.
  2. The system should be accessed via a desktop or laptop computer. It is not compatible with mobile devices or tablets. Both Windows and Mac operating systems are compatible.

Doctoral students are not eligible to apply for these scholarships but can explore financial assistance opportunities at the PhD Financial Assistance webpage.

If you are a BSW, MSW, or MSW dual degree student and would like to be considered for a scholarship(s) please carefully read the description of each scholarship listed below, and submit applications for only those scholarships that are a good fit to your interests and/or experience.

If you need assistance or have any questions please contact Jameelah Jones at [email protected]

Once scholarship is awarded schedule a time to meet with Megan Powell, Development and Alumni Relations Coordinator by email [email protected] or by phone (706) 542-5466.

Please be advised that if this scholarship award results in a financial aid overpayment, the Office of Student Financial Aid will reduce, cancel, and/or ask for repayment of aid accordingly in compliance with federal/state/institutional regulations.

  • BSW Supporting the Future Scholarship Fund
  • Elizabeth B. Loyd Scholarship
  • Focus on Food and Housing Insecurity Scholarship Fund
  • Georgia Commitment Scholarship
  • Graduate/Undergraduate Social Work Award Support Fund
  • Heather Christina Wright Memorial Graduate Scholarship
  • Heather Christina Wright Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship
  • James D. Horne Memorial Scholarship
  • Joe and Diane Perno Scholarship Fund
  • Lawanna Renee Barron Endowment
  • Pauline Durant Lide Scholarship
  • Robert A. Vonk Scholarship
  • The Kenneth Whiddon Award Fund
  • The Helen Bird Rasmussen and David J. Rasmussen Scholarship
  • The Helen Elizabeth Huey Scholarship Fund
  • The Philip L. Smith Memorial Award in Macro Social Work
  • The Sue (Brooks) Stephenson Single Parent Support Fund
  • Wilbur P. Jones Scholarship

Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions

When are Scholarship applications typically open?

  • Scholarships: September 1 to October 1 of every year

Can part-time students apply for a SSW Scholarship?

  • Yes, School of Social Work scholarships applications are open to SSW students in both full-time and part-time (or extended-time) programs.

When do award decisions come out?

  • Scholarship award notices come out by the end of November.

Are SSW Scholarships taxed?

  • The taxes are not taken out when you receive SSW Scholarships, but you need to report them to IRS when you file for your income tax.

If you need help with or have questions about the scholarship application process or answering application questions, please contact Ms. Jameelah Jones, at [email protected].

If you have technical difficulties with your scholarship application, did not get a confirmation email when submitting your scholarship application, have supplemental documentation, etc., please email our IT Helpdesk at [email protected].

If you’d like to find out when your awarded scholarship will be reflected in your Athena account, please contact Christina Autry ([email protected]) or Rachel Ashton ([email protected]) in the SSW business office.

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