MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship

About

The MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated a passion and commitment to working in the health and human service field.

Award Amount and Number of Scholarships

MSSA awards two (2) undergraduate scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each.

Eligibility Requirements - Undergraduate Scholarship

Only applications that meet all eligibility requirements will be reviewed. To meet all requirements, applicants must:

• Be members of MSSA and maintain active membership throughout the award period. Membership for students is free; more information can be found here.
• Be enrolled in an accredited program at a nonprofit academic institution.
• Have declared a health and human service-related major. Common majors include, but are not limited to:
  • Social Work
  • Psychology
  • Counseling
  • Healthcare Services Administration
  • Alcohol and Drug Studies
  • Family Consumer Science
  • Health Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Human Development and Family Services
  • Sociology
  • Public Administration
• The scholarship recipient will be asked to submit verification of enrollment prior to fund disbursal. 
• Have at least one semester left before graduating (Fall 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025).
• Preference is given to applicants planning to work in the Midwest—Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota or North Dakota. 

Application Criteria

Applicants will complete the following:

• Online application form
• Two to three essay questions regarding career goals and interest in health and human services
  
• Two letters of reference, with at least one from a professional or academic relationship
  

Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Undergraduate Scholarship recipients!

Ruby Hernandez-Gutierrez
Gallaudet University

Madison O'Donnell
University of Wisconsin - River Falls

Zachary Gordon
Bemidji State University