Native American School of Social Welfare MSW Scholarship

Overview

The Native American School of Social Welfare MSW Scholarship supports students in the Master of Social Work program at the University of Kansas.

Scholarship Award

$7,000 scholarship award per academic year

Application Requirements

To be eligible to apply for the Native American School of Social Welfare MSW Scholarship, students must:

Be an enrolled member of a federally recognized U.S. tribal nation
Be accepted into the KU full-time Traditional MSW program on the Lawrence campus for the 2026-2027 academic year
- Application deadline: March 3, 2026
- Learn how to apply to the KU MSW program
Demonstrate financial need via FAFSA application

Frequently Asked Questions: Native American School of Social Welfare MSW Scholarship

How many scholarships will be awarded?

Up to 10 Native American School of Social Welfare MSW Scholarships will be awarded to students in 2026-2027.

How do I apply for this scholarship?

Students who meet the application requirements should apply for admission to the Traditional Full-Time MSW Program on the Lawrence campus by the application deadline on March 3, 2026.

The Native American School of Social Welfare MSW Scholarship will be awarded to the first 10 students who are admitted to the Traditional MSW program, meet the scholarship eligibility requirements, fully accept their MSW offer of admission, and have financial need based on their FAFSA.

Additional Scholarships

The KU Indigenous Studies Program maintains a list of Native scholarships and internships from organizations outside of KU: Resources - KU Indigenous Studies

Scholarships List: Indigenous Studies Program

The KU School of Social Welfare offers three scholars programs. Each program requires a separate application after admission: