Scholarships at Kent School of Social Work and Family Science 2025 - 2026
Currently enrolled students in the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science Master of Social Work (MSSW) program may apply for the scholarships listed below. Scholarship and eligibility details are outlined in the listings.
The scholarships offered through the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science are established for the advancement of the School’s mission to prepare students for generalist social work practice with diverse, vulnerable and marginalized individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. While some scholarships were established by donors requesting specific award parameters, all students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age
Kent School of Social Work and Family Science Programs
BSW Program Scholarship Information
The BSW program scholarship application portal is open September 1 through November 1 for Spring semester awards
Scholarship and eligibility details are outlined.
Scholarships offered through the Kent School are established for the advancement of the school’s mission as we prepare students for professional practice working with diverse, vulnerable and marginalized individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. While some scholarships are established by donors with specific award parameters, all students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age..
BSW Scholarship Application - 2026-2027
Applications are not accepted prior to the opening date or after the deadline. Submissions outside of the designated period will receive a message stating the portal is currently unavailable.
IDA HENENLEY STRENG MEMORIAL FUND
This scholarship is open to all students enrolled in the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science. Eligibility/Requirements: Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
MAUDE AINSLIE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is open to Kent School social work students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, dis-ability or age.
Eligibility/Requirements: Applicant must submit a two-page essay addressing personal and educational goals, and have at a minimum 3.0 GPA.
MSSW Program Scholarship Information
MSSW program scholarship application portal is open:
May 1 – July 1 for fall semester awards
September 1 – November 1 for spring semester awards
Students currently enrolled in the MSSW program may apply for the following scholarships listed below. Scholarship and eligibility details are outlined. Award recipients will be notified an estimated two to three weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Scholarships offered through the Kent School are established for the advancement of the school’s mission as we prepare students for professional practice working with diverse, vulnerable and marginalized individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. While some scholarships are established by donors with specific award parameters, all students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
Applications are not accepted prior to the opening date or after the deadline. Submissions outside of the designated period will receive a message stating the portal is currently unavailable
EDWARD WUNSCH SCHOLARSHIP
This $500 scholarship is awarded to MSSW students at the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science. Eligibility/Requirements: Applicant must be committed to work in gerontology social work/practicum placement/concentration. Applicant must submit a 1-2 page essay describing/addressing plans for working in gerontology social work and why they are deserving of the award.
IDA HENENLEY STRENG MEMORIAL FUND
This scholarship is open to all students enrolled in the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science. Eligibility/Requirements: Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
JOANN HARRISON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is open to students seeking a Master’s of Science in Social Work (MSSW) degree from the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science. Once selected, a student may continue to receive the scholarship until graduation, so long as the student meets the renewal requirements as established by the University’s director of financial aid.
Eligibility/Requirements: Applicant must have or maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
MAUDE AINSLIE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is open to Kent School social work students, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
Eligibility/Requirements: Applicant must submit a 2-page essay addressing personal and educational goals and have at a minimum 3.0 GPA.
MILDRED MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is open to MSSW students at the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science. Eligibility/Requirements: Applicant must complete a free application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) with UofL’s Financial Aid Office and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
RUTH MALCOLM SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is open all students enrolled in the Kent school if Social Work and Family Science. Eligibility/Requirements: Applicant must complete a free application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) with UofL’s Financial Aid Office and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
SCOTT FOWLER BUSSELL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is open to students in the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science who are pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSSW) degree with a mental health concentration.
Students should demonstrate a motivation for hard work, value education and demonstrate character, reliability, good citizenship and academic standing. Regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age, students may apply. The scholarship is renewable if eligibility requirements are maintained and funds are available.
Eligibility requirements: Students must be enrolled full-time and remain in good standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must demonstrate financial need and have a Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form on file.
TERRY AND NANCY SINGER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship provides support for students in the MSSW and PhD programs related to cancer and health social work in the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science, University of Louisville.
Eligibility/Requirements: Applicant must complete a free application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) with UofL’s Financial Aid Office and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be in the Cancer and Health (Oncology) social work concentration.
RUSSELL LOUDEN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is open to MSSW students enrolled in the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science. Eligibility/Requirements: Applicant must complete a free application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) with Uo-fL’s Financial Aid Office and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
MSSW Scholarship Application - 2026 - 2027
CFT Program Scholarship
The CFT program scholarship application portal is open:
January 1 – March 15 (summer scholarships) September 1 – November 1 for spring semester awards
Students currently enrolled in the CFT program may apply for the following scholarships listed below. Scholar-ship and eligibility details are outlined.
Scholarships offered through the Kent School are established for the advancement of the school’s mission as we prepare students for professional practice working with diverse, vulnerable and marginalized individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. While some scholarships are established by donors with specific award parameters, all students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
The CFT program scholarship application portal is open January 1–March 15. Award recipients will be notified in the month of April. Applications are not accepted prior to the opening date or after the deadline. Submissions outside of the designated period will receive a message stating the portal is currently unavailable.
MSCFT Scholarship Application - 2026 - 2027
IDA HENENLEY STRENG MEMORIAL FUND
This scholarship is open to all students enrolled in the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science. Eligibility/Requirements: Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
CFT PROGRAM SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is open to students enrolled in the CFT program.
Eligibility/Requirements: Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate a financial need and submit a 2-3 page essay regarding plans for practicing marriage/couple family therapy after graduation.
DSW
The DSW program scholarship application portal is open:
September1–November1forspringsemesterawards
Students currently enrolled in the DSW program may apply for the following scholarships listed below. Scholarship and eligibility details are outlined.
Scholarships offered through the Kent School are established for the advancement of the school’s mission as we prepare students for professional practice working with diverse, vulnerable and marginalized individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. While some scholarships are established by donors with specific award parameters, all students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
Ida Henenley Streng Memorial Fund
This scholarship is open to all Kent School of Social Work and Family Science students.
Eligibility/Requirements: Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
DSW Scholarship Application - 2026 - 2027
PhD Program Scholarship Information
The PhD program scholarship application portal is open:
September 1 – November 1 for spring semester awards
Students currently enrolled in the PhD program may apply for the following scholarships listed below. Scholarship and eligibility details are outlined.
Scholarships offered through the Kent School are established for the advancement of the school’s mission as we prepare students for professional practice working with diverse, vulnerable and marginalized individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. While some scholarships are established by donors with specific award parameters, all students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
PhD Scholarship Application - 2026 - 2027
Applications are not accepted prior to the opening date or after the deadline. Submissions outside of the designated period will receive a message stating the portal is currently unavailable
IDA HENENLEY STRENG MEMORIAL FUND
This scholarship is open to all students enrolled in the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science. Eligibility/Requirements: Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
The PHD program has a rolling, open application portal for the scholarships listed below. Award recipients will be notified within two to four weeks of the submission.
Applicants will need to provide the following:
Statement of Justification and Progress: Please submit a 500 word statement that demonstrates why the funds are necessary to complete your dissertation, or will accelerate your progress to degree. Include itemized list of request(s) within justification.
Detailed dissertation timeline: Also include a timeline for completing the remaining components of your dissertation that notes your anticipated defense month and year, anticipated graduation semester/year.
Budget and explanation: A budget, and budget justification
JENKINS-CARTER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is in support of one (1) student that has been accepted into the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science.
Eligibility/Requirements: The recipient will be selected by the Kent School PhD program director and doctoral program manager. This scholarship is open to all eligible social work students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
KAYSER ENDOWED DOCTORAL TRAINING GRANT
This two-year scholarship is awarded to one (1) student accepted into the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science doctoral program as a psychosocial oncology student.
Eligibility/Requirements: This is not a need-based scholarship. Academic and/or professional merit must be demonstrated.
KENT SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK AND FAMILY SCIENCE PHD SCHOLARS
This scholarship is awarded to Kent School of Social Work and Family Science doctoral students.
Eligibility/Requirements: The recipient will be selected by the Kent School PhD program director and doctoral program manager. This scholarship is open to all eligible social work students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
KENT SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK AND FAMILY SCIENCE PHD SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to Kent School of Social Work and Family Science doctoral students.
Eligibility/Requirements: The recipient will be selected by the Kent School PhD program director and doctoral program manager. This scholarship is open to all eligible social work students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
KUEBER FAMILY FOUNDATION
This scholarship is an assistantship in support of one (1) student that has been accepted into the Kent School doctoral program whose research focus is on a child welfare topic including, but not limited to, residential care, foster care, adoption, etc. The award will be used to cover academic expenses, in-part or in-full, such as tuition, health insurance and a monthly stipend for 10 months during each academic year.
Eligibility/Requirements: The recipient will be selected by the Kent School PhD program director in consultation with the dean.
TERRY AND NANCY SINGER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship provides support for students in the PhD and MSSW programs related to cancer and health (oncology) social work in the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science, University of Louisville.
Eligibility/Requirements: Applicant must complete a free application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) with UofL’s Financial Aid Office and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.