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NASW
Foundation National Programs
Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial
MSW Scholarship
Guidelines
Up
to 10 scholarships in amounts ranging from $1000-$4000 will be awarded
for the 2008-2009 academic year. Gosnell Memorial MSW Scholarships
are awarded for one academic year to students who have demonstrated
a commitment to working with, or who have a special affinity with
American Indian/Alaska Native or Hispanic/Latino Populations in
the United States. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment
to working with public or voluntary nonprofit agencies or with local
grassroots groups in the United States are also eligible.
Students must be an NASW member and have applied to or have been
accepted into an accredited MSW program (payment of the award will
be contingent on the full admission of the candidate into the program).
In addition, students must have the potential for completing an
MSW program and have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or above.
Students enrolled in a master of social work (MSW) program for more
than one year may reapply to the Foundation for part or all of a
second year.
Applications for the 2008-2009 fellowship and scholarship awards will be accepted January 7 - March 14, 2008. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Applications
must be received no later than 5 p.m. on March 14th. Late applications
will not be accepted. The package should consist of the original
documents and four copies of the complete application package.
Only complete applications will be reviewed. Appliction materials
will not be returned.
Application Requirements
Application
materials MUST be submitted in the following order:
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NASW
member in good standing. Please enclose a copy of your
current NASW membership card. Awardee must remain
a member in good standing throughout the award period.
If candidate is not yet eligible for membership, but will
be, note this on the application. If selected, award is contingent
upon full membership once eligible. Membership eligibility
inquiries may be directed to membership@naswdc.org or 202-408-8600,
ext. 476.
Application
form.
Biographical
essay (two typed, double-spaced pages). Essay must address career
goals, interests, and work, volunteer, and school/field experience
relevant to the guidelines of the award.
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Statement of merit and need for the awardstudents are
encouraged to submit documentation demonstrating financial need.
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Two letters of support from professional references. Letters
must be included with the application and can be written by
a candidate's professors; individuals or leaders of groups
with whom the candidate has worked in a helping capacity; an
employer/supervisor; and so on. Character references or
references from clients or family members will not be accepted.
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Official copy of a transcript from the most recent academic
work (undergraduate or graduate). Transcript may be opened to
make photocopies.
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If
the applicant is not currently enrolled in an accredited MSW
program, provide the letter of acceptance from the program,
or a copy of the application to an accredited MSW program, with
a letter from the college/university verifying application has
been received.
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Signed
release of information.
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Provide a letter from the candidates academic advisor- for
candidates applying for continued funding through the Gosnell
Scholarship fund only.
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Application
Checklist
Complete
application packages should be mailed to:
NASW
Foundation
Executive Office
750 First Street, NE, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20002-4241
Questions should be directed to:
Scholarships & Awards Hotline: (202) 408-8600 EXT. 504
E-mail: naswfoundation@naswdc.org
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