NASW Foundation National Programs

Education, research and practice are the three most valuable tenets of the social work profession. Research and education are key to assuring that the best qualified social workers address individual, family, community, and societal needs. With that in mind, the NASW Foundation currently administers 16 national programs, each with its own unique history and mission. National programs include:

Fellowship and Scholarship Programs
*Only completed applications will be accepted. Please refer to the program guidelines to ensure all required documentation is submitted.

• Jane B. Aron Doctoral Fellowship on Healthcare Policy
• Eileen Blackey Doctoral Fellowship on Welfare Policy
• Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial MSW Scholarship
• Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial MSW Scholarship

Recognition and Awards Programs

• Knee/Wittman Health & Mental Health Achievement Awards International
• Rhoda G. Sarnat Award
• NASW Social Work Pioneer® Program

Other Foundation Programs and Projects

• Ruth Fizdale Chapter Research Program
• HIV/AIDS Spectrum:  Mental Health Training & Education of Social Workers Project
• The Legacy Project: Linking Empowerment, Growth, Advocacy, and Caring for 50 Years
• Willard C. Wichers Ethics Education Program
  
• Past Grants