Who Can Apply:
- This scholarship provides funds to the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work in support of undergraduate, social work students as they complete their BSSW. This is both a merit-based and financial need scholarship intended to provide a unique learning experience for students in the School of Social Work.
- As part of the scholarship requirements, recipients will be required to serve as a mentor(s) in a Take Stock in Children (TSC) program participating school. Schools in the Take Stock in Children program may be in Miami-Dade or Broward Counties. Scholarship recipients will be required to participate in the mentoring program for one hour per week or a minimum of 20 hours over the course of the two-semester academic year. Scholarship recipients are responsible for contacting Take Stock in Children for mentee student assignments and informing the School of Social Work of the arrangement.
Submission: Submit a one-page essay demonstrating your goals as a mentor and desired outcome for your mentee and indicate in which Take Stock in Children service area you wish to participate.
Deadline: August 16, 2026
Amount: $3,000
Learn More: https://fiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/22018