Goes By: CSWE Doctoral MFP
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
Supports students in social work doctoral programs whose career goal is to provide leadership in practice, research, teaching, and policy promulgation in government or private organizations serving underrepresented and underserved persons with or at risk for mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.
The purpose of the program is to reduce health disparities and improve health-care outcomes of racially and ethnically diverse populations by increasing the number of culturally competent behavioral health professionals with doctoral degrees available to underserved populations in the public and private nonprofit sectors.
Applicants must hold an MSW and be applying to, or enrolled in, a fulltime social work doctoral program. The MFP targets but is not limited to racial/ethnic minority individuals pursuing a doctoral degree in social work. Fellows receive up to three years of support and participate in special training and professional development activities.
Deadlines are typically in March, but be sure to check the competition website for the current cycle’s deadline.
Provides a monthly stipend of $2,100 for up to three years as well as professional development opportunities.
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Masters, Doctoral |
Citizenship |
US Citizen, Permanent Resident |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
Last updated: June 10, 2025
This scholarship is awarded to Master's Degree candidates in social work who demonstrate an interest in or has experience with health/mental health practice and have a commitment to working in African American communities. Awardees receive $4,333.
The master’s MFP is a program designed to enhance the training of full-time, master’s-level social work students in their final year of study at a CSWE-accredited institution who are passionate about meeting the mental health and/or substance use disorder needs of racial/ethnic minority communities. Provides a yearly stipend of $10,000 as well as professional development opportunities.