Judith Granger Birmingham Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund

School of Social Work Judith Granger Birmingham Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund

Donor Information
This scholarship honors the life and work of Judith Granger Birmingham, UT Arlington School of Social Work graduate, Director of Admissions, Graduate Advisor, Assistant Dean and Associate Professor. She devoted her career to the field of child welfare and was co-founder of the School of Social Work Center for Child Welfare.

Basic Requirements
BSW and MSW students
1st semester MSW students can list undergraduate GPA

Preferred Qualifications
Full time student pursuing either a BSW or MSW in social work and

  • Have completed at least one semester of course work
  • Maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Demonstrated financial need

Scholarship recipients may reapply provided they remain in good standing in the School of Social Work. No student shall hold this scholarship for more than two years.

Award amount
$1000

INCLUDED IN THE CRITERIA FOR AWARDING THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS “DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED" WHICH REQUIRES THE COMPLETION OF THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA). IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THIS FORM, PLEASE GO TO http://www.uta.edu/fao/ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE.

Award
$1,000.00
Scopes
School of Social Work
Deadline
10/27/2023
Supplemental Questions
  1. At this time, have you completed at least one semester in the School of Social Work?
  2. Identify an issue that negatively impacts the overall well-being and functioning of children and families. Describe how you will use your social work degree to address this issue. Use a minimum of 300 words and a maximum of 500 words.
  3. Provide a brief statement explaining any unusual circumstances or changes in your financial situation. What source(s) of income will you have during your enrollment in the Social Work program?
  4. How many credit hours are you enrolled in for Fall 2020?
  5. Is your overall GPA 3.0 or higher?