Louisiana students pursuing social work, child welfare, behavioral health, human services, and related public service careers may qualify for scholarships, stipends, tuition support, and workforce-focused funding. This resource highlights social work-specific opportunities first, followed by related institutional and community-based aid that may help reduce education costs.
Provider:
LSU School of Social Work
Best for:
MSW students
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Provider:
Northwestern State University Department of Social Work
Best for:
BSW students
Eligibility:
Social work students are evaluated based on GPA, service, activities, employment, and essay materials.
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Provider:
Tulane School of Social Work
Amount:
Partial to full tuition
Best for:
MSW students
Eligibility:
Graduate students pursuing a social work degree who demonstrate outstanding potential.
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Provider:
Tulane School of Social Work
Amount:
Partial to full tuition
Best for:
MSW students
Eligibility:
Female students enrolled in the Tulane School of Social Work.
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Provider:
Tulane School of Social Work
Amount:
Partial to full tuition
Best for:
MSW students
Eligibility:
Students demonstrating financial need, with special consideration for students from the rural South and students who have overcome socioeconomic or educational disadvantages.
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Provider:
Tulane School of Social Work
Amount:
Partial to full tuition
Best for:
MSW students
Eligibility:
Students pursuing a social work degree who meet the scholarship’s eligibility criteria.
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Provider:
Tulane University
Best for:
Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work dual-degree students
Eligibility:
Students pursuing Tulane’s MPH/MSW dual-degree pathway with an interest in violence prevention.
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Provider:
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Best for:
Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work dual-degree students
Eligibility:
Students pursuing Tulane’s MPH/MSW dual-degree pathway.
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Provider:
Northwestern State University Department of Social Work
Amount:
$7,500 stipend
Best for:
BSW students interested in public child welfare practice
Eligibility:
Social work students who commit to field work with the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services.
Service obligation:
Students commit to field work and a year of employment with the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services.
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Provider:
University of Louisiana Monroe and Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
Amount:
$7,500 stipend
Best for:
BSW students interested in child welfare careers
Eligibility:
Students need junior standing, an overall GPA of 2.7 or higher, and a GPA of 3.0 or higher in social work courses.
Deadline:
Applications are submitted during the Spring semester.
Service obligation:
Recipients are required to apply for a Child Welfare Specialist Trainee position after graduation to fulfill a one-year work obligation with Louisiana DCFS.
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Provider:
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
Amount:
Assistance with tuition, books, and technology
Best for:
MSW students employed by Louisiana DCFS
Eligibility:
Louisiana DCFS employees who have worked for the agency for at least two years.
Provider:
Grambling State University
Best for:
Grambling State University students, including students pursuing social work and related fields
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Provider:
Grambling State University
Best for:
Grambling State University students seeking grant-based financial aid
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Provider:
University of Louisiana Monroe
Best for:
University of Louisiana Monroe students, including BSW students
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Provider:
PFLAG New Orleans
Best for:
Louisiana students who meet the scholarship’s eligibility criteria
Eligibility:
Applicants should review PFLAG New Orleans eligibility requirements, including residency and student criteria, before applying.
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Provider:
City Year and Tulane School of Social Work
Amount:
25% annual tuition scholarship
Best for:
MSW students with City Year service experience
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Provider:
Tulane School of Social Work
Amount:
Support for books, academic materials, and related course needs
Best for:
MSW students
Eligibility:
Students pursuing a social work degree.
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Start with opportunities that match your degree level, school, and career goals. Social work-specific scholarships and Title IV-E child welfare programs may have stricter requirements than general institutional aid, especially when a stipend includes a work commitment after graduation. Review service obligations carefully before applying, and contact the provider directly to confirm deadlines, application steps, award amounts, and current eligibility requirements.
This resource was compiled from publicly available university, agency, and scholarship provider information. Funding details, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and program availability may change. Always verify details directly with the provider before applying.
