2007-2008 Scholarships & Graduate Assistantships
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INTRODUCTION
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement. The School of Social Work awards scholarships ranging from approximately $ 500-$2400 to continuing full-time students in the MSW program. Newly enrolled students are not eligible for scholarships. Each scholarship has set criteria and applicants should only apply for the scholarships for which you qualify. Students may apply for all forms of financial assistance, but it is the School of Social Work’s general policy that a student may not receive more than one award.
Graduate Assistantships
- MSW Graduate Assistantships are awarded on the basis of academic performance and research skill. MSW Graduate assistants are expected to work for the School for 10 hours per week, rotating among the faculty. Job duties include, but are not limited to library research, data collection and input, statistical analysis, summarizing research articles, assisting in preparation of classroom material, and other duties related to the faculty member’s research. You will NOT be responsible for teaching, grading or other instructional duties. MSW graduate assistant salary is approximately $6000 for a nine-month appointment (subject to change). Graduate Assistantships are contingent upon available funding and may not be awarded to MSW students.
- Ph.D. Graduate Assistantships are awarded on the basis of academic peformance and financial need. Ph.D. graduate assistants are expected to work for the School for 20 hours per week, usually assigned to one faculty member. Job duties include, but are not limited to library research, data collection and input, statistical analysis, summarizing research articles, assisting in preparation of classroom material, and other duties related to the faculty member’s research. Ph.D. graduate assistant salary is approximately $12,000 for a nine-month appointment (subject to change).
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS
- MSW applicants must be continuing to the advanced year of the MSW program (including third year part-time) and have completed 30 hours in the curriculum by the end of the summer semester
- Ph.D. and MSW applicants must enroll in 9 or more hours
- Ph.D. and MSW applicants cannot be on academic probation
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Students continuing to the advanced year of the MSW program (including third year part-time) and have completed 30 hours in the curriculum by the end of the summer semester may apply for scholarships and stipends;
- Students who will be enrolling in 9 or more hours;
- Students cannot be on academic probation.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCEDURES
- Applicants must submit a Scholarship Summary Form along with any and all Scholarship and Graduate Assistantship Applications;
- Students should submit one application for scholarships in the Academic Achievement/Financial Need Category. A student will be considered for all scholarships in the Academic Achievement/Financial Need Category if this application is submitted;
- Students should submit only two applications for Area Specific Scholarships. Each Area Specific Scholarship should have a separate application since the criteria differ;
- Students may submit a total of 3 scholarship applications (two area specific and one for need/financial achievement).
The deadline to turn in scholarship applications to Denise Chiasson-Breaux or Becky Cavalier is March 27, 2008. No extensions will be granted. Scholarships decisions are made by a faculty committee appointed by the Dean. Decisions are announced in August prior to the beginning of the Fall semester.
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SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONS
Dollar amounts are approximate and subject to change. The actual award may be below or above the estimated award value listed. Awarding of each scholarship is based upon availability of funds.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT/FINANCIAL NEED
Paul Arst Jr. Scholarship $1500-1800 Awarded to a student proceeding to the second year of the MSW program who demonstrates both financial need and academic achievement.
Nancy Dicharry Award $800-1000 Awarded to a student proceeding in the second year of the MSW program who has the highest GPA in the foundation year from among the applicants.
Carl Maddox Scholarship $1000 Awarded to a student continuing to the second year of the MSW program who demonstrates both financial need and academic achievement.
Jimmy Lea Moles Scholarship $1800-2000 Awarded to a student proceeding to the second year of the MSW program who demonstrates both financial need and academic achievement.
School of Social Work Faculty Honor Fellowship $500-750 Awarded to a student continuing to the second year of the MSW program who demonstrates both financial need and academic achievement.
Gloria Pichon Clayton/Texas Tiger Tournament Endowed Scholarship in Social Work $2000-2400 The recipient must show an overall GPA of at least a 3.0 with a need for financial assistance being taken into consideration for awarding of this scholarship.
Alice A. & Milton E. Schmidt $500-750 The student proceeding to the second year of the MSW program who has made the most academic progress since initial enrollment will be given this award. The selection committee compares the student’s GPA at the time of admission with the current GPA. Other indicators of improvement in academic performance are also taken into account.
Adrian Aycock Memorial Scholarship $500-750. Awarded to a student with an overall gpa of at least a a 3.5 for all college work. First preference will be given to incoming graduate students.
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AREA SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Marwood Ahrens Memorial Scholarship $800-1000 This scholarship is awarded to a student proceeding to the second year of the MSW program who has an exceptional academic record and an interest in the substance abuse field. Priority will be given to applicants who request a second year internship in the substance abuse area. The successful applicant is expected to enroll in the elective course in substance abuse in the second year.
Baton Rouge Board of Realtors’ Scholarship in Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment $700-900 Awarded to a student proceeding to the second year of the MSW program. The successful applicant will be one who is interested in pursuing a career in the area of child abuse prevention and treatment. The successful applicant will be required to do their advanced internship in the area of child abuse prevention and treatment. This award is based on both financial need and academic achievement.
Medical Social Work Scholarship $800-1000 This award is based on both financial need and academic achievement. It is awarded to a student proceeding to the second year of the MSW program who is interested in pursuing a career in medical social work.
C. Paul Phelps Memorial Scholarship $500-750 This award is based on both financial need and academic achievement. It is awarded to a student proceeding to the second year of the MSW program who is interested in pursuing a career in corrections.
Betty J. Stewart Memorial Award $400-600 This award is based on both financial need and academic achievement. It is awarded to an applicant proceeding to the second year of the MSW program who is interested in pursuing a career in social work practice with children.
School of Social Work Entering Class of 1951 Fellowship Fund $500 This fellowship will provide support to a student who has shown commitment and leadership in promoting diversity.
Kyra Leanne Jones Memorial Fellowship $1500 This fellowship will provide support to a student who is physically challenged or who demonstrates financial need.
Phyllis Lefeaux & Drayton Vincent Fellowship in Mental Health $400-500 This fellowship will provide support to a student selected to intern at the LSU Mental Health Center.
