Amount

Up to $15,000 for the academic year.

Renewal

Not renewable.

Eligibility

Students must:

  • be enrolled in the social work program with social work as their primary major
  • be junior standing beginning fall 2026
  • maintain a minimum GPA requirement of 2.25 or higher
  • maintain SAP throughout the duration of the award

Academic requirements

Students must:

  • be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester in courses required for graduation, if enrolled for summer must be enrolled for at least 2 credits to be eligible for funding
  • continue enrollment in program each semester of the award period
  • be in good academic standing
  • commit to practicum placement within a Minnesota school
  • commit to one year of eligible employment with a Minnesota school following completion of the program

Deadline

November 30, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.

How to apply

Complete the application and submit it to Bethel’s Department of Social Work by the stated deadline.

More information

Contact the Department of Social Work at socialwork@bethel.edu for more information.