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SCHOLARSHIPS2018-2019
FOR MORE INFORMATIONabout UWM scholarships, call the UWM Financial Aid Office at 414-229-4541 or email [email protected].
FROM THE DEANThe Helen Bader School of Social Welfare provides unique scholarship opportunities for both criminal justice and social work students. I strongly encourage you to consider applying for one or more of these opportunities, as scholarships can provide much needed financial assistance to students in the pursuit of their educational goals.
As Dean, I am committed to finding ways to increase the number and value of scholarships available to students, both undergraduate and graduate, of the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare. If you have any questions regarding scholarships in the School, please contact Student Services at 414-229-4852. I wish you well with your studies and hope you will begin the scholarship application process today!
Stan Stojkovic, Ph.D.Dean and Professor
IMPROVING LIVES & STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
HARRY AND ESTHER KOVENOCK AWARD• Undergraduate: $1000• Senior Social Work student• Academic merit• Receiving financial aid
HELEN BADER AGE & COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP• Graduate: Min. $2000• Pursuing Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology• 3.0 or higher GPA• Renewable• Downloadable application at:
uwm.edu/catr/academics/scholarships
IRENE FRYE SCHOLARSHIP FOR GERONTOLOGY• MSW or PhD student: Min. $1000• Concentration in Gerontology• Receiving financial aid• A non-traditional student or member of an under-represented minority
JUDY KRAMER SCHOLARSHIP FOR BILINGUAL STUDENTS FUND
• Undergraduate and Graduate: Min. $1000• Social Work major• Fluent in more than one language• Demonstrated commitment to working in the U.S. in a setting needing
bilingual social workers
KARIN SCHMIDT NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP• MSW student: Min. $1000• Previous employment or volunteer experience• Non-continuous student with a substantial gap in his/her educational
timeline
KATHLEEN SCHELLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
• Undergraduate: Min. $500• Social Work major• Non-traditional student (40+ years)• Receiving financial aid
The deadline for submission of scholarship applications is March 2, 2018
SCHOLARSHIPS provide additional financial support for eligible students. Through the generosity and vision of friends, alumni and faculty, the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare has established scholarships through the UWM Foundation for the benefit of its students. These scholarships are in addition to those available through UWM’s Financial Aid Office and the Graduate School.
Use the scholarship application available on our web page: uwm.edu/socialwelfare/academics/scholarships.
AILEEN ROCKJORDAN SCHOLARSHIP• MSW student: Min. $1000• 3.0 or higher GPA• Demonstrated commitment to promoting cultural diversity in delivery of
social services• Members of under-represented racial minority groups• Receiving financial aid
DEAN’S NEW FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP*• Undergraduate: Amount varies• Newly admitted freshman• Full-time enrollment for fall• 3.5 or higher GPA• ACT/SAT scores• Social Work or Criminal Justice major
*awarded by the UWM Admissions Office
GREATER MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS YOUTH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
• Undergraduate and Graduate: Min. $1000• Social Work or Criminal Justice student• Interest in career working with youth• Academic merit• Receiving financial aid
LYNDE B. UIHLEIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND• MSW student: Min. $1000• 3.0 or higher GPA• Financial need considered
MAX AND KAY KURZ SCHOLARSHIP FUND
• MSW student: Min. $1000
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLACK LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVES (N.O.B.L.E.)
• Undergraduate: Min. $1000• Member of under-represented racial minority group with a preference
for African-Americans• Junior or senior standing• 2.5 or higher GPA• Receiving financial aid• Interest in working in a correctional or criminal justice agency
THE PITMAN SCHOLARSHIP• Undergraduate and Graduate: Min. $1000• Social Work or Criminal Justice student• 2.5 GPA or higher• Receiving financial aid
ROBERT L. STONEK AWARD• Undergraduate and Graduate: Min. $1000• Criminal Justice major
BARBARA ATCHISON COMMUNITY AND ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
• MSW student: $2000 • Concentration in Community and Organizational Leadership• Non-renewable
IMPORTANT NOTE: Status of scholarships is subject to change, new ones are often added, and some require a separate application process. For the most comprehensive, up-to-date listing of Helen Bader School of Social Welfare scholarships and awards go to the scholarships web page at uwm.edu/socialwelfare/academics/scholarships.