SSW Scholarships & Stipends
BOSS SYSTEM
The Bobcat Online Scholarship System (BOSS) allows you to use one application to apply for as many Texas State scholarships as you are interested in. All of the scholarships listed below are available in this system.
HOW TO APPLY
Log into the Boss system and search the name of the scholarship. In most instances the scholarships you are eligible for will be in your menu of options.
School of Social Work Scholarships
The School of Social Work has several scholarships available to current BSW and MSW students. Please read below to learn more about these funding opportunities and application criteria.
Scholarship application opens November 1, 2024
Scholarship application closes February 1, 2025
The awarding of the scholarships is for the 2025 - 2026 Academic Year.
Recipients are notified in End of March/Early April 2025.
If you have questions about any of the scholarships listed, please contact Dr. Lea Velez lrr26@txstate.edu
Dorothy Jean and Walter Richter Endowed Scholarship
The Dorothy Jean and Walter Richter Scholarship honors their steadfast dedication to promoting the common good in our society through distinguished life-long public service. This scholarship is available to students in good standing accepted in the bachelor's and/or master’s degree program in the School of Social Work.
BSW applicants must show an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 and MSW applicants must show an undergraduate and/or graduate GPA of at least 3.0 as verified by the official transcript provided by the SSW office. Applicant must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during the duration of the scholarship as verified by the SSW office.
Award Amount: Up to $3400
Number of Awards: 2 per academic year
KAREN BROWN SOCIAL WORK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship has been established by the friends and colleagues of Dr. J. Karen Brown in recognition of her distinguished contributions to the TXST School of Social Work. It recognizes her deep commitment to social work practice with vulnerable children and families. This scholarship is available to students in good standing accepted in the bachelor or master’s degree programs in the School of Social Work. This scholarship rotates between MSW and BSW students.
Award Amount: Up to $2000
Number of Awards: 1 per academic year
TERRI O’GARA MURDOCK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship honors the memory of Terri O’Gara Murdock, who was a 1998 MSW graduate of Texas State. It acknowledges her commitment to the mission of the School as well as her contribution to the profession of social work. This scholarship is available to students in good standing accepted in the master’s degree program in the School of Social Work.
Applicant must show an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 and/or a graduate GPA of at least 3.0 as verified by an official transcript provided by the SSW office. Applicant must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for the duration of the scholarship as verified by the SSW office.
Award Amount: Up to $1500
Number of Awards: 1 per academic year
DR. SALLY JONES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship recognizes the long-term service of Dr. Sally Jones to the School. Dr. Sally Jones was an Associate Professor with the School of Social Work. This scholarship is available to students in good standing accepted in the master’s degree program in the School of Social Work and focuses on aging and mental health. Applicant must show undergraduate and/or graduate GPA of at least 3.0 as verified by official transcript provided by the SSW office.
Applicant must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for the duration of the scholarship as verified by the SSW office
Award Amount: Up to $1100
Number of Awards: 1 per academic year
MOLINA SCHOLARSHIP IN SOCIAL WORK
The Molina Scholarship is open to all Master of Social Work students in good standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0. An uploaded resume with volunteer or work experience that shows a commitment to practice with LGBTQ+ populations must be included. Include in the application an essay with two goals addressing working with vulnerable populations and LGBTQ+ populations.
Award Amount: Up to $700
Number of Awards: 1 per academic year
DAVID-LUKE HENTON AND TERRY HERNANDEZ PACHECO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship recognizes the long-term service of Mr. David-Luke Henton and Ms. Terry H. Pacheco to the School. Mr. Henton was a Clinical Assistant Professor and Field Program administrator. Ms. Pacheco was the School’s first Administrative Assistant. This scholarship is available to students in good standing accepted in the bachelor or master’s degree programs in the School of Social Work. This scholarship rotates between MSW and BSW students. Applicant must show an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (for BSW) or an undergraduate and/or graduate GPA of at least 3.0 (for MSW) as verified by official transcript provided by the SSW office. Applicant must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for the duration of the scholarship as verified the SSW office
Award Amount: Up to $3000
Number of Awards: 2 per academic year
STIPENDS
Title IV-E Child Welfare Partnership Stipend:The School has two types of stipends currently available, including Title IV-E CWP stipends for child welfare services. The Title IV-E CWP stipends are available for the final field semester. These stipends, which are open to either BSW or MSW students, are competitive and require specific course prerequisites. Recipients receive a generous stipend in exchange for a contractual agreement to work in public child welfare after graduation. Title IV-E CWP stipends are also available to current CPS employees in qualified positions who are interested in completing the MSW program while they continue to work at CPS. Those who are interested in the Title IV-E stipends should send an email to CWPartnership@txstate.edu.