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ALLSWE 2021 Scholarship Instructions

We are currently accepting applications


Association of Latina and Latino Social Work Educators ALLSWE, 501(c)(3)
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Scholarship Instructions
Please note: Past recipients are not allowed to submit applications. Awardees must be enrolled members of ALLSWE​

The Association of Latina and Latino Social Work Educators (ALLSWE, 501(c)(3)) is an organization dedicated to recruiting, developing, supporting, and promoting Latinas and Latinos in social work education and research.

This year ALLSWE will grant nine $1,000 Scholarships to: Latinas/Latinos who are currently enrolled in a social work doctoral program, graduate (MSW) program, or undergraduate (BSW) program in the U.S or Puerto Rico. Three students from each program of study category will be named scholarship recipients. Awardees are those Latina/Latino doctoral, graduate, or undergraduate social work students who demonstrate exemplary leadership in the social work context and aspire to a career of excellence.  

In order to compete for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  1. Enrolled at an institution of higher education as a student pursuing a doctoral degree, a graduate (MSW), or undergraduate (BSW) degree in a program in the United States or Puerto Rico.
  2. Be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
  3. Has financial need. International students who are studying in the U.S. or Puerto Rico are eligible to apply.
  4. Prior recipients are not eligible to apply.

How to apply:
Step 1: Application
Complete the online application for the ALLSWE Scholarship (you can find the application here).

Step 2: Student’s Essay
Upload an essay describing:
 Your future plans in social work education
 How the scholarship will be used to further your career goals
 How your pursuit of a BSW, MSW, or PhD in social work will enhance social work education.
 Provide a brief description of financial need.
The essay should be double spaced, font size 12, 1 inch margins, and no more than 2 pages.

Step 3: Letter of Recommendation
One letter of recommendation must be submitted using the online application form. Choose a recommender who knows you well, can attest to your accomplishments in the classroom, and can describe related activities in which you engage that will advance or enhance your BSW, MSW, or doctoral education.


Sending Documents 
Submit all documents online. We do not accept emailed applications. Please upload then application form online. 
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Documents submitted after the deadline will not be processed, and will be permanently deleted.

Notification of Awards
Notification of Award Recipients of the ALLSWE Scholarship will be notified no later than December 10, 2021.

Questions: Dr. Gino Aisenberg (ginoa@uw.edu)
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