Council on Social Work Education Minority Fellowship Program

Overview

The Council on Social Work Education's Minority Fellowship Program (CSWE MFP) offers fellowships for master's and doctoral students pursuing a degree in social work. The CSWE MFP supports the mission of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to reduce the effects of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities by increasing the number of individuals trained to work with underrepresented and underserved racial/ethnic minority persons with or at risk for mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.

Deadline

March

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen, noncitizen national or permanent resident.
  • Be pursuing a master’s or PhD in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
  • Intend to lead practice, research, teaching, and/or policy in government or private organizations serving underrepresented and underserved persons with or at risk for mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.
  • Not receive another source of federal funding during the fellowship year (loans excluded).
  • Be available to attend MFP trainings and webinars.

How to Apply

Apply online on the CSWE website.