MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Minnesota Social Service Association
Overview
This scholarship supports undergraduate students who have shown a clear interest in pursuing work in the health and human services field. If you care about helping others and plan to enter a related profession, this is an opportunity worth considering.
Award amount
- Two (2) undergraduate scholarships will be awarded.
- Each scholarship is $2,000.
How applications are handled
- Only complete applications that meet every eligibility requirement will be reviewed. Read the eligibility checklist carefully before you apply.
Eligibility — who may apply
To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a member of MSSA and maintain active membership for the duration of the award. (Student membership is free.)
- Be enrolled in an accredited program at a nonprofit academic institution.
- Have declared a major related to health and human services. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Counseling
- Healthcare Services Administration
- Alcohol and Drug Studies
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Health Science
- Criminal Justice
- Human Development and Family Services
- Sociology
- Public Administration
- Have at least one semester remaining before graduation (examples: Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026).
- Preference will be given to applicants who plan to work in the Midwest (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, or North Dakota).
- Selected recipients will be required to provide verification of enrollment before funds are disbursed.
Application requirements — what you must submit
Applicants must submit all of the following:
- The online application form.
- Two to three short essays about your career goals and interest in health and human services.
- Two letters of reference, with at least one letter coming from a professional or academic contact (teacher, supervisor, advisor, etc.).
Where to find more information
- Additional details and the application itself are available through the MSSA scholarship application materials. Review those resources closely to make sure your submission is complete.
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