Scholarships and other support

The desire to make a difference in people’s lives through social work should never be hindered by financial barriers. In addition to working with VCU Student Financial Services, our school offers a broad range of scholarships, research assistantships, awards and other financial supports like our Child Welfare Stipend Program and Project PIRR. In addition, all VCU School of Social Work Ph.D. students have 100% of their tuition covered in the first four years of the program.

Students can find more information about school scholarships, and instructions, through the Rams Scholarship Hub. The following are available:

School scholarships and awards

• Rosa Jimenez-Vazquez Adelante Scholarship: Sirviendo La Comunidad Hispana (B.S.W., M.S.W.)
• Frank and Patricia Baskind Scholarship (B.S.W, M.S.W, Ph.D.)
• Dr. David P. Beverly Memorial Scholarship Fund (M.S.W.)
• Dr. Marilyn A. Biggerstaff Fund for Doctoral Student Research (Ph.D.)
• Don L. Bradley Endowed Scholarship (M.S.W.)
• Campbell Merit Scholarship in Social Work (B.S.W.)
• Joanne Kerbs Caramanica Scholarship (M.S.W.)
• Thomas Carlton Memorial Fund (M.S.W.)
• Emmett W. Cocke, Jr. Scholarship (M.S.W.)
• Hans S. Falck Scholarship (Ph.D.)
• Rick and Brenda Faulkner Scholarship (B.S.W., M.S.W.)
• Anne Fischer Scholarship Fund in the School of Social Work (M.S.W.)
• Fostering Success Scholarship (B.S.W., M.S.W.)
• Kimberly Giancaspro Scholarship (M.S.W.)
• Bob Green Research Fund (M.S.W. or Ph.D.)
• Dr. Grace E. Harris Merit Scholarship (B.S.W.)
• Hatcher Merit Scholarship in Social Work (B.S.W.)
• William Randolph Hearst Scholarship for Social Workers in Aging (M.S.W.)
• Hurtado Family Endowed Scholarship (B.S.W., M.S.W., Ph.D.)
• Gaye Shinall Jones Merit Scholarship (B.S.W.)
• Robin M. McKinney Dissertation Honor Fund Endowment (Ph.D.)
• Pamela B. Nystrom Memorial Scholarship Fund (B.S.W.)
• Peace and Justice Scholarship (M.S.W.)
• Bill and Sherry Peterson Scholarship (M.S.W.)
• Elaine Z. Rothenberg Memorial Scholarship Fund (B.S.W., M.S.W., Ph.D.)
• David N. Saunders Legislative Internship Fund (B.S.W. or M.S.W.)
• Rita Schleuter Memorial Scholarship (B.S.W.)
• School of Social Work Administration, Planning and Policy Practice (SWAPPP) Scholarship Fund (M.S.W.)
• Martin Schwartz Scholarship (M.S.W.)
• Cesare and Ida Sclarandis Fund (B.S.W., M.S.W.)
• Swank-Divine Scholarships (M.S.W.)
• Judy M. Thomas “Dr. T.” B.S.W. Scholarship (B.S.W.)
• Virginia Council on Social Welfare Scholarship (B.S.W.)
• Katharine McCardell Webb Merit Scholarship (B.S.W.)
• Mel C. Whipple Scholarship (M.S.W.)
• Rachel Wilkerson Memorial Scholarship (M.S.W.)

Learn more about the donors and supporters behind these scholarships. 

Other scholarship/funding opportunities

These scholarships are not available through the scholarship hub; use the links or contact information to learn more about requirements and the application process for each. 

• Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship for Outreach and Health Communications (B.S.W., M.S.W.)
• Child Welfare Employee Education Assistance Program (M.S.W.). Contact
• Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial M.S.W. Scholarship (M.S.W.)
• Davis-Putter Scholarship (B.S.W., M.S.W.)
• Wayne C. Hall Undergraduate Scholarship (B.S.W.)
• Hampton Roads Association of Social Workers Scholarship (M.S.W.)
• Susan E. Kennedy Graduate Scholarship (M.S.W., Ph.D.)
• Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial M.S.W. Scholarship (M.S.W.)
• National Association of Black Social Workers Scholarships (M.S.W.)
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Study Abroad Grant (B.S.W.)
• VCU Phi Kappa Phi Scholarships (B.S.W., M.S.W., Ph.D.)

School student assistance funds 

Learn more about our funds