Receive $30,000 to Pursue a Masters Degree in Social Work
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has provided $5 million to 12 Michigan universities for students pursuing a master ‘s-level social work degree. Students receive $30,000 to help complete the degree and then work in Michigan’s mental health sector.
The Bachelor to Master of Social Work Program helps to grow Michigan’s behavioral health workforce by increasing the number of master-level social workers. Bachelor-level social workers who pursue a full-time advanced standing MSW program and work in public sector behavioral health in Michigan get a one-time $30,000 stipend.
“This program is another investment by the state to increase access to behavioral health care for Michigan families,” said MDHHS director Elizabeth Hertel. “We help families get behavioral health care when and where they need it. We anticipate 150 social work master’s degree recipients from this program.”
Michigan Expands Social Work Master’s Degree Funding
The average number of advanced-standing MSW students, student loan debt, and demographic diversity determined award amounts. The following Michigan universities received funding:
University Award Amounts
- Andrews University: $208,236
- Eastern University of Michigan: $371,976
- Ferris State University: $167,169
- Grand Valley State University: $384,339
- The Madonna University: $314,824
- Michigan State University: $498,358
- Northern Michigan University: $90,578
- Oakland University: $409,741
- Saginaw Valley State University: $188,063
- Spring Arbor: $511,468
- University of Michigan: $853,394
- Wayne State: $1,001,848
MSW Program Requirements
Students must enroll in a full-time advanced-standing MSW program. University programs vary in length, but most are three semesters or one year.
Contact your university for more details.
Read more about the MDHHS program here: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside-mdhhs/newsroom/2024/06/04/social-work#:~:text=%E2%80%93%20The%20Michigan%20Department%20of%20Health,in%20the%20state%20upon%20graduation
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