Congratulations to this year’s School of Social Work scholarship recipients!
We are proud to celebrate these exceptional BSW, MSW, and PhD students whose dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and service inspires our entire community. Their commitment to advancing social justice and strengthening individuals, families, and communities reflects the very heart of our profession.
Thanks to the generosity of our alumni and community members, these scholarships provide meaningful financial support that helps ease the burden of educational expenses, allowing recipients to focus on their studies and professional growth as they pursue their degrees.
Ackerson Award for Excellence in Student Teaching
Awarded to a deserving student who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to teaching during the pursuit of a doctoral degree.
Xavier Ramirez
Adah Hopkins Aime Scholarship for Education Commitment
Awarded to a deserving MSW student who has demonstrated resilience and perseverance during their studies.
Kayla Jones
Becca Nimmer Marcus Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving BSW or MSW student with a strong interest in the field of mental health.
Candice Hibbler
Daniel S. Sanders Fellowship in International Social Development
Awarded to an outstanding doctoral student who’s work carries on the legacy of former School of Social Work Dean, Daniel S. Sanders in the area of international social development.
Wei-Cheng Liu
Dr. Jan Carter-Black Scholarship for Commitment to Diversity and Leadership
Awarded to a deserving social work student who demonstrates high academic achievement, a commitment to the School and the campus community, and a commitment to diversity.
Terra Salgado
Dr. Marietta Stevenson Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving MSW student who has a demonstrated interest in social work policy and leadership in the profession.
Priscilla Ahearn
Ernie Gullerud Dissertation Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving doctoral student who has successfully completed any qualifying exams, passed their dissertation proposal hearing, and is ready to defend their dissertation.
Jeehae Kang
International Studies Dissertation Scholarship
Awarded to an international doctoral student who is in the dissertation writing stage.
Soohyun Yoon
Janice M. Hartman Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving MSW student with preference given to non-traditional students that have worked in the field.
Erin Switzer
Jim & Joanna Dudley Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving BSW or MSW student, with preference given to those interested in social work at the macro practice level.
Nylah Jones
John K. Gibson & Nancy L. White-Gibson Scholarship in Social Work
Awarded to a deserving student enrolled in either the BSW or MSW degree program.
Trina Ingelfinger
John Poertner PhD Scholarship in Child Welfare
Awarded to a deserving doctoral student specializing in child welfare.
Gloria Arroyo Sugg
John Poertner PhD Scholarship in Child Welfare
Awarded to a deserving doctoral student specializing in child welfare.
Lucy Kovacevic
Mark P. Hale Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving MSW student who demonstrates outstanding scholarship and potential for making a significant contribution to the social work profession.
Nicole Torres
Michael C. Langendorf Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving MSW student in the school social work specialization in honor of the late alumnus Michael C. Langendorf.
Lauryn Henry
Miranda J. Dresing Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving MSW student who will be entering an unpaid internship in the field of mental health.
Jazmyne Hayes
Mur & Henry Taylor Scholarship in Social Work
Awarded to a deserving MSW student with preference given to non-traditional students returning to school to further their education and experience in the field of social work.
Katy Clayton
NAMI Champaign County Schoalrship
Awarded to an MSW student with preference for a student specializing in the mental health concentration.
Lisa Daguerre
Patchner-Ramanathan Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving MSW student with preference given to candidates concentrating in the areas of health care and/or providing care for the aging adult population.
Gage Miller
Ron H. Moorman Scholarship in Child Welfare
Awarded to a deserving MSW student specializing in the field of child welfare.
Tyah Seling
Ruppert Downing Field Education Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving MSW student performing unpaid field service as part of their degree program.
Asia Beard
Samuel & Ruth Blinick Memorial Scholarship in Geriatrics
Awarded to a deserving MSW student with preference given to candidates concentrating in the areas of health care and/or providing care for the aging adult population.
Jeremiah Wilson
Scholarship for School Social Workers
Awarded to an MSW students specializing in school social work.
Alexis Tzortzis
Shirley Wattenberg Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving MSW student specializing in the field of health care.
Vanessa Luna-Victoria
Sue Keller Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving MSW student specializing in mental health.
Lisa Harris
Susan & Michael Haney Social Work Scholarship
Awarded to a BSW student entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year and are continuing their studies in the field of social work.
Andrea Griffith
Wynne S. Korr Scholarship
Awarded to a BSW or iBSW student with preference given to incoming freshman or transfer students.
Jinija Yan
Yvonne Gilmore Scholarship in Social Work
Awarded to a social work student who is passionate and committed to improving the well-being of their community.
Heather Jones