Who Can Apply: Applicants who have demonstrated resilience and/or desire to serve in historically underserved communities are encouraged to apply as the university is committed to preparing MSW students to become experienced change agents who desire to improve marginalized conditions that impact underserved communities. Students with lived experience in these communities are encouraged to apply.
- This scholarship is open to applicants regardless of geographic location.
- Students may apply for the $10K scholarship once they have been admitted to the MSW program.
- Please note that students applying to the Abbott Scholars program may not receive the Resilient California scholarship in addition to the Abbott scholarship. Students may still apply for both.
Submission:
- Please describe your volunteer, community service, or work experience with underserved populations?
- Please describe your any experience with underserved populations.
- Please describe how, upon graduation, you plan to address issues that impact marginalized communities as a social worker.
Deadline: June 14, 2026
Amount: $10,000
Learn More: https://pacific.academicworks.com/opportunities/25731
