PhD Scholarships
PhD Scholarships
Below are the available Ph.D. student scholarships. The recipients of each of these scholarships will be determined by the Ph.D. Committee based on a review of applications submitted by students. The Ph.D. Committee will then review all applications, and announcements of scholarship winners will be made shortly thereafter.
Make sure to double check that your application includes all the necessary components. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. PhD scholarship applications are currently closed.
| Scholarship | Requirements | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ackerson Scholarship for Excellence in Student Teaching | Awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in teaching. | 1,000 |
| Cynthia J. Bell, PhD Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to female students. Focus must be in child welfare or law. | 1,200 |
| Daniel Sanders Scholarship in International Social Development | Awarded to students with a research focus on international social development. | 2,500 |
| Ernie Gullerud Dissertation Scholarship | Awarded to students working on their dissertation. Must have passed dissertation proposal hearing. | 1,000 |
| International Studies Dissertation Scholarship | Awarded to international students working on their dissertation. Must have passed dissertation proposal hearing. Focus must be: 1) social work or social development issues in a developing country (1st priority); or 2) international or domestic poverty issues (2nd priority). | 3,500 |
| John Poertner PhD Scholarship in Child Welfare | Awarded to students specializing in child welfare. | 3,000 |
PhD Scholarships and Requirements