Funding for social work education comes from multiple sources—your school, workforce agencies, and community organizations. This guide helps you navigate those options by showing which opportunities match your situation, degree level, and career interests.
Use this section to narrow down which opportunities are worth exploring. Read the subsection that fits your circumstances, then check the comparison table and detailed cards below to learn more.
Arizona universities have two major school-based programs designed specifically for undergraduates pursuing child welfare careers. Both cover tuition and include work obligations with the Arizona Department of Child Safety:
Both programs pay in-state tuition and fees. Confirm service obligations align with your post-graduation plans before applying. Also explore Grants like Pell Grants and Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants through your school’s financial aid office.
If you are pursuing an MSW and want to work in child welfare, Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University both offer dedicated child welfare funding:
All carry service obligations. Review the details carefully to understand what work commitment you are making. Also check Scholarships like the Neysa Fanwick Memorial Scholarship Endowment ($5,000, no service obligation required).
Several funding options support MSW students pursuing behavioral health careers, ranging from tuition support to loan repayment:
Check your school’s application portals for need-based funding like the Dennis Knapp Fellowship at ASU or the Presidential Graduate Assistantship (PGA) Program – Borderlands Scholars.
If you prefer to defer education costs or have existing loans, consider these workforce-focused programs:
Service obligations vary; review each program’s requirements before committing.
Several programs prioritize Indigenous students and students from underrepresented groups:
Many tribal scholarships have service obligations or commitment requirements. Confirm eligibility and terms with your school’s Indigenous student services office.
Start with your institution’s main financial aid office and social work department. Most Arizona universities maintain scholarship portals and lists specific to their programs:
Ask your financial aid advisor about need-based awards, federal grants, and employer tuition benefits.
After reviewing the situation-based guide above, use this table to compare the available opportunities by audience, amount, deadline, service obligation, and source link. Opportunity names jump to the detailed cards below, while the type column jumps to each funding section.
| Opportunity | Provider | Best for | Amount | Deadline | Service obligation | Type / section | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSW Child Welfare Education Program (CWEP) – Title IV-E Tuition Support | Arizona State University School of Social Work | BSW / undergraduate students, child welfare career path, school-based aid | In-state tuition and mandatory fees | Extended deadline for Fall 2026 Entry – May 17, 2026 | Yes — see opportunity | Tuition Support | Source |
| Child Welfare Training Project (CWTP) – BSW | Northern Arizona University Department of Social Work | BSW / undergraduate students, child welfare career path, school-based aid | Up to 2 years of in-state tuition paid | Fall application deadline is October 1; Spring application deadline is February 1 | Yes — see opportunity | Tuition Support | Source |
| Child Welfare Training Project (CWTP) – MSW 1-Year Advanced Standing | Northern Arizona University Department of Social Work | MSW / graduate students, child welfare career path, school-based aid | Up to 1 year of in-state tuition paid, $500/month stipend for up to 12 months, program fee covered | Fall application deadline is October 1; Spring application deadline is February 1 | Yes — see opportunity | Tuition Support | Source |
| Child Welfare Training Project (CWTP) – MSW 2-Year Online | Northern Arizona University Department of Social Work | MSW / graduate students, child welfare career path, school-based aid | Up to 2 years of online tuition paid, $500/month stipend for up to 20 months, program fee covered | Fall application deadline is October 1; Spring application deadline is February 1 | Yes — see opportunity | Tuition Support | Source |
| Neysa Fanwick Memorial Scholarship Endowment | NASW Foundation | MSW / graduate students, child welfare career path, behavioral health career path | $5,000 | 2027-2028 application cycle will open January 2027 | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| CASO Student Scholarship | Northland Pioneer College | students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid | $500 | March 1, 2026 | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Phi Alpha Honor Society Scholarships | Phi Alpha | students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search | $1,000 to $3,000 | May 31 | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Arizona State Loan Repayment Program | Arizona Department of Health Services | students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path, school-based aid | $1,964,970 | Not listed | Yes — see opportunity | Loan Repayment | Source |
| Title IV-E University-Agency Partnership Stipend Programs | State universities and child welfare agencies (Federal title IV-E training funds) | BSW / undergraduate students, child welfare career path, public service / workforce path, school-based aid | Tuition and fees coverage plus living stipend (varies by program and state) | Not listed | Yes — see opportunity | Stipends | Source |
| Child Welfare Education Program | Arizona State University School of Social Work and Arizona Department of Child Safety | MSW / graduate students, child welfare career path, school-based aid | in-state tuition, mandatory fees, and a stipend | Not listed | Yes — see opportunity | Tuition Support | Source |
| HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) | Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) | MSW / graduate students, behavioral health career path, public service / workforce path | Up to $10,000/year | Not listed | Yes — see opportunity | Stipends | Source |
| CSWE Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship | Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) | BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, general funding search | $500 | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| NASW Foundation Scholarships | NASW Foundation | MSW / graduate students, general funding search | Varies | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| AHCCCS Behavioral Health Workforce Development Tuition Assistance and Scholarships | Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) | students checking eligibility requirements, behavioral health career path, public service / workforce path, school-based aid | $3,912,169 in student scholarships over two years | Not listed | Yes — see opportunity | Tuition Support | Contact provider |
| Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship | NASW Foundation | MSW / graduate students, identity- or community-based aid | up to $5,000 each | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Contact provider |
| Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship | NASW Foundation | MSW / graduate students, behavioral health career path | $4,000 per scholarship | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Contact provider |
| IHS Scholarship Program – Health Professions Scholarship | Indian Health Service (IHS) | students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid | Not listed | Application opens December 15, 2026 | Yes — see opportunity | Scholarships | Source |
| Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) for Master's Students | Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | MSW / graduate students, behavioral health career path, identity- or community-based aid | Not listed | 2026–2027 application period is closed; 2027–2028 opening to be announced | Yes — see opportunity | Stipends | Source |
| CSWE Social Work Doctoral Student Policy Fellowship | Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) | doctoral students, public service / workforce path | Not listed | January 20, 2025 | Not listed | Fellowships | Source |
| Dennis Knapp Fellowship | Arizona State University School of Social Work | MSW / graduate students, behavioral health career path, need-based aid, school-based aid | Not listed | School of Social Work scholarship applications for AY 2026-27 open in November 2026 | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Florence Eckstein Social Work Fellowship | Arizona State University School of Social Work | MSW / graduate students, school-based aid | Not listed | School of Social Work scholarship applications for AY 2026-27 open in November 2026 | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Department of Social Work Foundation Scholarship | NAU Foundation | students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid | Not listed | 2023-24 school year | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Elizabeth White Hopi Scholarship | Northern Arizona University / Office of Indigenous Student Success | students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid | Not listed | Closed – opening in spring 2027 | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Wassaja Scholarship | Northern Arizona University / Office of Indigenous Student Success | students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid | Not listed | Closed – opening in spring 2027 | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Lawrence Maxey Endowed Scholarship | Northern Arizona University / Office of Indigenous Student Success | students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid | Not listed | Awarded on a rolling basis | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Margaret Kimpton Scholarship | Northern Arizona University / Office of Indigenous Student Success | students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid | Not listed | August 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Tohono O'odham Gaming Enterprise Scholarship | Northern Arizona University / Office of Indigenous Student Success | students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid | Not listed | August 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| NPC Friends & Family Scholarships | Northland Pioneer College | students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid | Not listed | April 16 at 12:00 noon, MST | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Presidential Graduate Assistantship (PGA) Program – Borderlands Scholars | Arizona State University School of Social Work | MSW / graduate students, doctoral students, behavioral health career path, school-based aid | Not listed | December 15, 2025 | Not listed | Stipends | Source |
| Pell Grants | Federal Government | BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, public service / workforce path, need-based aid | Not listed | Applicant must be on file prior to March 1 | Not listed | Grants | Contact provider |
| Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants | Federal Government | BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, public service / workforce path | Not listed | Applicant must be on file prior to March 1 | Not listed | Grants | Contact provider |
| NASW Foundation MSW Scholarships | NASW Foundation | MSW / graduate students, general funding search | Not listed | January 28 – March 10 | Not listed | Scholarships | Contact provider |
| Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program | Indian Health Service (IHS) | students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path | Not listed | Not listed | Yes — see opportunity | Loan Repayment | Source |
| NHSC Loan Repayment Program (LRP) | National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) | students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path | Not listed | Not listed | Yes — see opportunity | Loan Repayment | Source |
| NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program | National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) | students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path | Not listed | Not listed | Yes — see opportunity | Loan Repayment | Source |
| NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program | National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) | students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path | Not listed | Not listed | Yes — see opportunity | Loan Repayment | Source |
| NHSC Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workforce Loan Repayment Program | National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) | students checking eligibility requirements, behavioral health career path, public service / workforce path | Not listed | Not listed | Yes — see opportunity | Loan Repayment | Source |
| Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships | Arizona State University | MSW / graduate students, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Yes — see opportunity | Stipends | Source |
| Minority Fellowship Program | Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | students checking eligibility requirements, behavioral health career path, identity- or community-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Fellowships | Source |
| ASU Commitment Scholarship | Arizona State University | BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| School of Social Work MSW Scholarships | Arizona State University School of Social Work | MSW / graduate students, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| AZ Ahead Scholarships | Northern Arizona University (NAU) and Mohave College | students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| The Audrey Tsosie Memorial Scholarship | Northern Arizona University – Department of Applied Indigenous Studies | BSW / undergraduate students, need-based aid, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| ScholarshipUniverse | Northern Arizona University | students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| School of Social Work Designated Scholarships | NAU School of Social Work | students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Thomas J. and Dolores C. Ballew Scholarship for Native Americans | Northern Arizona University | students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Graduate Assistantship | Northern Arizona University | MSW / graduate students, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Tuition Support | Source |
| Northern Arizona University Scholarships and Waivers | Northern Arizona University | students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Minority Fellowship Program – Doctoral Students | Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) / Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | doctoral students, behavioral health career path, identity- or community-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Fellowships | Source |
| Minority Fellowship Program – Master's Students | Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) / Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | MSW / graduate students, behavioral health career path, identity- or community-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Fellowships | Source |
| School of Social Work Scholarship Fund | ASU Foundation for a New American University | students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| American Indian College Fund Scholarships | American Indian College Fund | students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Arizona Indian Education Association Student Scholarship | Arizona Indian Education Association | students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarships | Association on American Indian Affairs | students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Catching the Dream Scholarships | Catching the Dream | students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Graduate Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards | Northern Arizona University | MSW / graduate students, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Aleut Foundation Scholarships | The Aleut Foundation | students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Child Welfare Education Program (CWEP) – DCS Part-time MSW (Title IV-E) | Arizona State University School of Social Work and Arizona Department of Child Safety | MSW / graduate students, child welfare career path, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Tuition Support | Source |
| Graduate Assistantships and Tuition Waivers | Northern Arizona University | MSW / graduate students, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Tuition Support | Source |
| Graduate Trust Fund | Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance (ONNSFA) | MSW / graduate students, general funding search | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Source |
| Child Welfare Training Project | NAU School of Social Work | students checking eligibility requirements, child welfare career path, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Yes — see opportunity | Stipends | Contact provider |
| Virgil Masayesva Scholarship Fund | Northern Arizona University / Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals | students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Scholarships | Contact provider |
| Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) | NAU School of Social Work | students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Stipends | Contact provider |
| MSW Fellowship Program | NAU School of Social Work | MSW / graduate students, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Stipends | Contact provider |
| Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant Positions | Arizona State University School of Social Work and Graduate College | MSW / graduate students, school-based aid | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Stipends | Contact provider |
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Quick Comparison | Tuition Support | Scholarships | Loan Repayment | Stipends | Fellowships | Grants
Provider:
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, behavioral health career path, public service / workforce path, school-based aid
Type:
Tuition Support, School-specific, behavioral health career path, public service / workforce path, school-based aid
Amount:
$3,912,169 in student scholarships over two years
Eligibility:
Students enrolled in behavioral health degree or certificate programs at Glendale Community College, Mesa Community College, Phoenix College, Rio Salado College, or South Mountain Community College
Service obligation:
Students are required to serve in the behavioral health field for a minimum of two years or a period that equals the completed program length, whichever is greater
Provider:
Northern Arizona University
Best for:
MSW / graduate students, school-based aid
Type:
Tuition Support, School-specific, school-based aid
Eligibility:
MSW students, Advanced Standing in-person program
More information:
Provider:
Northern Arizona University
Best for:
MSW / graduate students, school-based aid
Type:
Tuition Support, School-specific, school-based aid
Eligibility:
Graduate students
More information:
Provider:
NASW Foundation
Best for:
MSW / graduate students, child welfare career path, behavioral health career path
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, child welfare career path, behavioral health career path
Amount:
$5,000
Eligibility:
Must be NASW member in good standing, accepted into or enrolled in accredited MSW program, demonstrate commitment to social justice and innovative solutions, and have experience in health and mental health settings.
Deadline:
2027-2028 application cycle will open January 2027
More information:
Provider:
Northland Pioneer College
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid
Amount:
$500
Eligibility:
Must be registered for 6 or more credits toward any NPC degree plan, and have a minimum GPA of 2.0
Deadline:
March 1, 2026
More information:
Provider:
Phi Alpha
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search
Type:
Scholarships, May be broader than one school, general funding search
Amount:
$1,000 to $3,000
Eligibility:
Membership in Phi Alpha honor society; GPA and enrollment criteria required
Deadline:
May 31
More information:
Provider:
NASW Foundation
Best for:
MSW / graduate students, general funding search
Type:
Scholarships, May be broader than one school, general funding search
Amount:
Varies
Eligibility:
Social work students; specific eligibility varies by award
More information:
Provider:
NASW Foundation
Best for:
MSW / graduate students, identity- or community-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, May be broader than one school, identity- or community-based aid
Amount:
up to $5,000 each
Eligibility:
Must be NASW member in good standing, have applied to or been accepted into an accredited MSW program, have potential for completing MSW program, and maintain GPA of 3.0 or above. Award disbursed in two installments at beginning of fall and spring semesters.
Provider:
NASW Foundation
Best for:
MSW / graduate students, behavioral health career path
Type:
Scholarships, May be broader than one school, behavioral health career path
Amount:
$4,000 per scholarship
Eligibility:
Must be NASW member in good standing, have applied to or been accepted into accredited MSW program, maintain 3.0 or above GPA, and demonstrate potential for completing MSW program.
Provider:
Indian Health Service (IHS)
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, May be broader than one school, identity- or community-based aid
Eligibility:
Must be a member of a federally recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native village. Applicants must apply for the discipline they will be in during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Deadline:
Application opens December 15, 2026
Service obligation:
Minimum two years of service commitment in an IHSSP-approved position at an IHSSP-approved site. One year of service per year of support for scholarship received, thereafter.
More information:
Provider:
Northern Arizona University / Office of Indigenous Student Success
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid
Eligibility:
Hopi tribal members
Deadline:
Closed – opening in spring 2027
More information:
Provider:
Northern Arizona University / Office of Indigenous Student Success
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid
Eligibility:
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation tribal members
Deadline:
Closed – opening in spring 2027
More information:
Provider:
Northern Arizona University / Office of Indigenous Student Success
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid
Eligibility:
Indigenous students
Deadline:
Awarded on a rolling basis
More information:
Provider:
Northern Arizona University / Office of Indigenous Student Success
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid
Eligibility:
Indigenous students
Deadline:
August 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST
More information:
Provider:
Northern Arizona University / Office of Indigenous Student Success
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid
Eligibility:
Tohono O'odham tribal members
Deadline:
August 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST
More information:
Provider:
Northland Pioneer College
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, need-based aid, school-based aid
Eligibility:
Students must have FAFSA submitted before applying
Deadline:
April 16 at 12:00 noon, MST
More information:
Provider:
NASW Foundation
Best for:
MSW / graduate students, general funding search
Type:
Scholarships, May be broader than one school, general funding search
Eligibility:
NASW members
Deadline:
January 28 – March 10
Provider:
Arizona State University
Best for:
BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, school-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid
Eligibility:
Out-of-state undergraduate students applying for college immediately following high school
More information:
Provider:
Northern Arizona University (NAU) and Mohave College
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, need-based aid, school-based aid
Eligibility:
Must be resident of Mohave, Coconino, Navajo, or Apache counties; graduated from high school/online school/homeschool or earned GED within past three years; high school GPA 2.0 or higher; enrolled in 6+ credit hours; completed FAFSA; interested in transferring to NAU
More information:
Provider:
Northern Arizona University – Department of Applied Indigenous Studies
Best for:
BSW / undergraduate students, need-based aid, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, need-based aid, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid
Eligibility:
Full-time Native American student on campus, in good standing with cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, junior or senior majoring in Applied Indigenous Studies, and must demonstrate financial need
More information:
Provider:
Northern Arizona University
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid
Eligibility:
NAU Social Work students
More information:
Provider:
Northern Arizona University
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, need-based aid, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid
Eligibility:
Registered members of a federally recognized Native American nation or tribe, maintain overall GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrated financial need, with preference given to members of the Navajo Nation
More information:
Provider:
Northern Arizona University
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, need-based aid, school-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, need-based aid, school-based aid
Eligibility:
NAU students including Social Work students
More information:
Provider:
American Indian College Fund
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, school-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid
More information:
Provider:
Arizona Indian Education Association
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search
Type:
Scholarships, Arizona-specific, general funding search
More information:
Provider:
Association on American Indian Affairs
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, general funding search
Type:
Scholarships, May be broader than one school, general funding search
More information:
Provider:
Catching the Dream
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, May be broader than one school, identity- or community-based aid
More information:
Provider:
Northern Arizona University
Best for:
MSW / graduate students, school-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, school-based aid
Eligibility:
Graduate students
More information:
Provider:
The Aleut Foundation
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, May be broader than one school, identity- or community-based aid
More information:
Provider:
Northern Arizona University / Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid
Type:
Scholarships, School-specific, identity- or community-based aid, school-based aid
Eligibility:
Qualified Native American students at NAU pursuing environmental careers or committed to careers associated with environmental protection of Indian Country
Provider:
Arizona Department of Health Services
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path, school-based aid
Type:
Loan Repayment, Arizona-specific, public service / workforce path, school-based aid
Amount:
$1,964,970
Eligibility:
Eligible disciplines, practice sites, and service commitments vary by state program
Service obligation:
varies by state
More information:
Provider:
Indian Health Service (IHS)
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path
Type:
Loan Repayment, May be broader than one school, public service / workforce path
Eligibility:
Must be in eligible health professions and commit to service at IHS facilities
Service obligation:
Service obligation required at IHS facilities
More information:
Provider:
National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path
Type:
Loan Repayment, May be broader than one school, public service / workforce path
Eligibility:
Health professionals; cannot participate in IHS LRP at same time
Service obligation:
Service requirements apply
More information:
Provider:
National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path
Type:
Loan Repayment, May be broader than one school, public service / workforce path
Service obligation:
Service requirements apply
More information:
Provider:
National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, public service / workforce path
Type:
Loan Repayment, May be broader than one school, public service / workforce path
Service obligation:
Service requirements apply
More information:
Provider:
National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
Best for:
students checking eligibility requirements, behavioral health career path, public service / workforce path
Type:
Loan Repayment, May be broader than one school, behavioral health career path, public service / workforce path
Service obligation:
Service requirements apply
More information:
Provider:
State universities and child welfare agencies (Federal title IV-E training funds)
Best for:
BSW / undergraduate students, child welfare career path, public service / workforce path, school-based aid
Type:
Stipends, May be broader than one school, child welfare career path, public service / workforce path, school-based aid
Amount:
Tuition and fees coverage plus living stipend (varies by program and state)
Eligibility:
Current child welfare workers and students seeking positions in child welfare
Service obligation:
Graduates are required to work in public or Tribal child welfare in roles funded by title IV-E for a specified period
More information:
Provider:
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Best for:
MSW / graduate students, behavioral health career path, public service / workforce path
Type:
Stipends, May be broader than one school, behavioral health career path, public service / workforce path
Amount:
Up to $10,000/year
Eligibility:
MSW students in integrated behavioral health tracks; commitment to rural or underserved community practice
Service obligation:
12 months working in rural or underserved community settings after graduation
More information:
Provider:
Arizona State University
Best for:
MSW / graduate students, school-based aid
Type:
Stipends, School-specific, school-based aid
Eligibility:
Graduate students; positions may be in social work or different departments
Service obligation:
Students are required to act as research and teaching assistants
More information:
Provider:
Federal Government
Best for:
BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, public service / workforce path, need-based aid
Type:
Grants, May be broader than one school, public service / workforce path, need-based aid
Eligibility:
Must be approved for admission to ASU
Deadline:
Applicant must be on file prior to March 1
Provider:
Federal Government
Best for:
BSW / undergraduate students, MSW / graduate students, public service / workforce path
Type:
Grants, May be broader than one school, public service / workforce path
Eligibility:
Must be approved for admission to ASU
Deadline:
Applicant must be on file prior to March 1
Finding the right funding opportunity starts with knowing where to look. Begin by checking opportunities tied to your current school or your intended program—38 of the 65 opportunities listed here are school-specific, making them the fastest path to apply. If you’re still exploring programs or considering a move, scan the broader category opportunities as well.
Before you start an application, confirm the degree level. This resource includes funding for BSW students, MSW students, doctoral students, and some opportunities where degree level requires checking with the provider. Applying for an award designed for a different degree path wastes both your time and theirs.
Service obligations deserve your close attention. Eighteen of these opportunities come with work commitments—typically in child welfare, behavioral health, public service, or other specified settings. If you see a service obligation listed, read it carefully and ask yourself whether you’re ready to commit. Contact the funder if the terms are unclear.
Deadlines and award amounts change. Only 23 opportunities have deadlines listed here, and only 16 have award amounts shown—not because the others lack deadlines or money, but because that information lives on the source pages. Before applying anywhere, visit the provider’s website to confirm current details and verify you still meet eligibility requirements.
If a funder’s page is hard to understand or you have questions about your eligibility, contact them directly. Most organizations have application staff ready to help. Combine your search here with FAFSA, your institution’s financial aid office, and your program advisor—they often know about emerging opportunities or exceptions that aren’t yet listed online.
Funding details can change. Use the source links to confirm current award amounts, deadlines, eligibility rules, and service obligations before applying.
