Social Work Scholarship

Amount

Up to $15,000 for the academic year.

Renewal

Not renewable.

Eligibility

Students must:

• be enrolled in the social work program with social work as their primary major
• be junior standing beginning fall 2026
• maintain a minimum GPA requirement of 2.25 or higher
• maintain SAP throughout the duration of the award

Academic requirements

Students must:

• be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester in courses required for graduation, if enrolled for summer must be enrolled for at least 2 credits to be eligible for funding
• continue enrollment in program each semester of the award period
• be in good academic standing
• commit to practicum placement within a Minnesota school
• commit to one year of eligible employment with a Minnesota school following completion of the program

Deadline

Spring and summer 2027: November 30, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.

How to apply

Complete the school social work application (pdf) and submit it by the November 30, 2026 deadline. Applications are to be submitted to the Department of Social at socialwork@bethel.edu.

 

More information

Contact the Department of Social Work at socialwork@bethel.edu for more information.