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 | MSSW | MSCFT | DSW | PhD
BSW
The BSW program scholarship application portal is open September 15 through November 15 for Spring semester awards.
Currently enrolled students in the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program may apply for the following 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.
The BSW program scholarship application portal is open September 15 – November 15 for Spring semester awards. Award recipients will be notified an estimated two to three weeks prior to the start of the semester. 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.
BSW Scholarship Application - 2026-2027
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.
MSSW
The MSSW program scholarship application portal is open May 1 through July 1 for Fall semester awards and September 15 - November 15 for Spring semester awards.
Currently enrolled students in the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science Master of Social Work (MSSW) program may apply for the following 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.
The MSSW program provides two application opportunities for scholarship awards in both the Fall and Spring semesters. The scholarship application portal is open May 1- July 1 for the Fall semester awards and September 15 – November 15 for the Spring semester awards. Award recipients will be notified an estimated two to three weeks prior to the start of the semester. 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
$500 Scholarship Award. This scholarship is open 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. They must address plans for working in gerontology social work, and why they deserve the award.
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.
Joann Harrison Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is open to students seeking a Master's degree in Social Work (MSSW) 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 to MSSW students in the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science who are interested in ...
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. A 500-word essay is required, explaining why the student deserves the award by describing how they value education and demonstrate character, reliability and good citizenship.
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. MSSW applicant must be in Cancer & Health Social Work concentration.
Russell Louden 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.
MSSW Scholarship Application - 2026 - 2027
MSCFT
The CFT program scholarship application portal is open January 1 through March 15
Currently enrolled students in the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) 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 couple and family therapy 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.
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.
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.
CFT Program Summer Scholarship
CFT Program Summer Scholarship is open to the CFT program students.
Eligibility/Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate a financial need, and submit a two- to three-page essay regarding your plans for practicing marriage/couple family therapy after graduation.
MSCFT Scholarship Application - 2026 - 2027
DSW
The DSW program scholarship application portal is open January 1 through March 15
Currently enrolled students in the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science DSW program may apply for the following 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.
The DSW program scholarship application portal is open May 1 – June 1 for Fall semester award. Award recipients will be notified in July. 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 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
Currently enrolled students in the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science doctoral programs may apply for the following 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.
The application portal for the Kent School scholarship is open May 1- July 1 for a Fall semester award. Award recipients will be notified an estimated two to three weeks prior to the start of the semester. 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.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) program has a rolling, open portal for scholarship applications. Award recipients will be notified within two to four weeks of the submission.
SCHOLARSHIPS LISTED BELOW ARE FOR PHD PROGRAM APPLICANTS ONLY
Jenkins-Carter Scholarship
This scholarship is in support of one student that has been accepted into the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science. Open to all eligible social work students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
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 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. This scholarship is open to all eligible social work students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
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 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 ten 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 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.
PhD Scholarship Application - 2026 - 2027