CCWSC applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are now closed**.
Click here to be added to our prospective students list so you’ll receive more information about scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year.
**Students applying to or enrolled in the DU GSSW distance learning programs in Glenwood Springs and Durango are still eligible to apply until Friday, June 7th.
CCWSC scholarships are available to full- and part-time BSW and MSW students enrolled at one of our partner universities, including those completing their degrees online and MSW Advanced Standing students. The scholarships include a competitive application & interview process and a limited number are available each year.
Learn more about the program’s eligibility and requirements.
Application Instructions
The 2024-2025 CCWSC scholarships applications are now closed.
New applicants can submit an application at any time prior to the above deadline.
Students who apply by the “final deadline” on March 31st will participate in an interview April and be notified in early May.
Have questions? Please email us: [email protected].
You can access the application website here:
Both returning scholars & new applicants have short answer questions with word limits. We suggest you prepare your answers in a Word doc to show word count & to edit easily. See below for the application’s short answer questions:
Want to get a start on your application? Check out these sample applications: New Scholar 2024-205 application
You must submit a FERPA form for each university your have applied to:
Welcome! If you would like to start preparing for your child welfare scholarship application, you can watch the Colorado Realistic Social Caseworker Job Preview video.
In addition to your essays, you will need the following documents:
- Resume: Please provide a 1-2 page updated resumé (including educational and work/volunteer experience).
- Reference Requests: All reference requests will be submitted online through the application software
- First time applicants: Two reference requests are required and should
come from someone who is acquainted with your writing skills, personal
qualities and your professional goals. If applicable, they should also be
knowledgeable about child welfare. - Returning Scholars: One reference request is required and should come
from your current field instructor or internship coordinator. - County employees: One reference request MUST be from your
current child welfare supervisor.
- First time applicants: Two reference requests are required and should
- FERPA form: This form is university-specific. You will find one for each participating school below.
Yes, you need references!
All reference requests will be submitted through our online application – you will need the name & contact information for all people submitting references on your behalf
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- First time applicants: Two reference requests are required and should
come from someone who is acquainted with your writing skills, personal
qualities and your professional goals. If applicable, they should also be
knowledgeable about child welfare. - Returning Scholars: One reference request is required and should come
from your current field instructor or internship coordinator. - County employees: One reference request MUST be from your
current child welfare supervisor.
- First time applicants: Two reference requests are required and should
Yes! Download that here.
We are here to answer any questions. Please contact us at [email protected] or click here to schedule a 1:1 meeting.