CRTCW

Information for Prospective Child Welfare Scholars

Individuals working in or interested in committing to work in public/tribal child welfare are encouraged to apply to the Child Welfare Scholars program after their acceptance into the UMD MSW program.

Students selected to become child welfare scholars receive specialized child welfare training, support, and a stipend of up to $5,000.00 per semester. In return child welfare scholars agree to complete the Child Welfare Scholars curriculum and work for a public/tribal child welfare agency for a time equivalent to the length of time they received child welfare funding.

• Child Welfare Brochure
• Frequently Asked Questions/Definitions

Child Welfare Scholar Application Process for Incoming MSW Students*

1. Applications are mailed to those students who have been admitted or are still under consideration for admission to the UMD MSW program via us postal service usually in late February or early March. Applications are mailed to the address listed on your MSW program application.

2. Interested students mail their completed application and resume back to CW Scholar Coordinator by (roughly) mid-April. Official deadline will be included in the application packet described above.

3. Applications are reviewed and awards are offered in the beginning of May. Potential scholars must accept or decline the stipend by the end of May. Official deadline will be included in the fellowship offer packet.

4. New CW Scholars attend a mandatory day long orientation in early July.

*Current MSW program students (full/part-time standard or part-time advanced standing) who are interested in applying to be a Child Welfare Scholar for the remainder of their coursework should contact the Child Welfare Student Support Coordinator to receive an application to apply for the following year.

If you have further questions regarding the Child Welfare Scholar Program, please contact the Student Support Coordinator at: 218-726-7497 or 1-888-534-9734 ext.7497 or email mmontano@d.umn.edu