Scholarships & Support

Title IV-E Child Welfare Education Collaboration

The School of Social Work operates the IV-E training grant project with federal funds that come through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The goal is to provide a needed pool of trained social workers to work in child welfare and to encourage students who are interested in this area by assisting with their educational expenses while in school. Stipends and internships are two major components of this program.

Scholarships and Fellowships

University Fellowships

The Office of Graduate Studies Administers a small number of competitive fellowships that are awarded on the basis of departmental nomination. Selections are made on the basis of merit rather than need. Entering students are eligible for nomination for University Fellowships. University Fellowships provide a stipend, paid by the Graduate School, and some departmental support for tuition and fees. The number of Fellowships is very limited and priority in the School of Social Work is given to doctoral students.

Departmental Scholarships

Scholarships within the School of Social Work are awarded by faculty recommendation to Social Work students. Awards are judged competitively on the basis of academic achievement and professional potential. Departmental scholarships are limited in number and usually are in the form of honoraria in amounts between $250-$3500.   Awarded funds are typically released to the recipient twice annually–at the beginning of the fall and spring semester.

Hogg Foundation for Mental Health’s Bilingual Scholarship Program

The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health launched a groundbreaking bilingual scholarship program in 2008 for students entering Texas graduate social work programs accredited or awaiting accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education. Read about the scholarship from the Hogg Foundation and frequently asked questions. To be eligible, scholarship recipients must be fluent in Spanish and English and must sign a letter of commitment to work in Texas after graduation providing mental health services for a period equal to the timeframe of the scholarship. Students admitted to the two year full time MSSW program are eligible for this funding opportunity. Recipients will receive up to $5500 for each of the four long semesters enrolled. For more information contact:  Ramón Gómez, ramon-gomez@mail.utexas.edu, (512) 471-9819.

Support

Student Support Fund

The Dean’s Office maintains the Student Support Fund primarily as a resource for students in emergencies. Depending on the fund balance, a portion of the fund can be used to assist students who are presenting at professional conferences.