Are you a social work student interested in a career in child welfare?
Are you a current county child welfare staff looking to further your education?
Consider applying for a CCWSC scholarship!
CCWSC scholarships provide financial support for undergraduate and graduate social work students while they gain knowledge, grow their experience, and prepare for a career in public child welfare in Colorado.
Why should I apply
Why should I apply for a scholarship?
- Academic and financial support throughout your social work education
- Internship in a county department of human/social services
- Participation in the New Caseworker Fundamentals training as part of your internship
- Networking opportunities within the child welfare field and beyond
- High rate of immediate employment post-graduation
How to Qualify for a Scholarship:
- Apply to a participating social work program
- Colorado Mesa University (CMU)
- Colorado State University – Pueblo (CSU Pueblo)
- Metropolitan State University – Denver (MSU Denver)
- University of Denver (DU GSSW)
- University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS)
- Participate in a highly competitive CCWSC application & interview process.
- Complete all required courses & remain in good standing with your social work program.
- Complete a field placement (internship) in a Colorado county department of human/social services or Tribal human service agency.
- Post-gradation: Work in a Colorado county department of human services or Tribal child welfare agency for at least one year for each year a scholarship is received.
Information session
Watch the most recent recorded information session to learn more!
Scholarship Information
BSW Scholarships (per year)
Urban county, full-time = $7,000
Urban county, part-time = $3,500
Rural county, full-time = $9,000
Rural county, part-time = $4,500
MSW Scholarships (per year)
Urban county, full-time = $12,000
Urban county, part-time = $6,000
Rural county, full-time = $14,000
Rural county, part-time = $7,000
Well qualified child welfare staff are needed across Colorado, particularly within our rural counties. The CCWSC provides additional funds to scholars who are interested in completing their internship and work requirement in rural communities in our state. This map indicates which Colorado counties are considered “urban” and “rural” according to the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and for scholarship purposes.
