Maynard D. and Goldie Bartha Allyn Scholarship Fund

Candidates must meet the following requirements: be enrolled full- or part-time pursuing a degree in social work or be completing their pre-social work requirements; express a desire to be employed or practice (or be currently employed of practicing in a child welfare position; demonstrate a capacity for continued growth in professional education; show a commitment to the code of ethics for the social work profession; show understanding of the demands of being a public child welfare professional; exhibit a maturing interest in and commitment to the public child welfare profession; and someone that is employed in or will practice in child welfare positions. There is also a preference for the following: employees of Michigan Department of Human Services. Desired but not required: a cumulative 3.0 overall G.P.A. and a 3.25 G.P.A. in required social work curriculum. Financial need will be considered as a tie-breaker only if potential recipients are similarly qualified. If no eligible candidates, may consider students with no child welfare exposure but demonstrate leadership, deep concern, and commitment to work with troubled children and parents.

Donor
Maynard D. and Goldie Bartha Allyn
Award
$1,000
Scopes
College of Health & Human Services Scholarships
Deadline
03/15/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you currently employed, or planning to seek employment, in the child welfare field?
  2. Are you employed by the Michigan Department of Social Services or another child-centered agency (i.e., Child and Family Services, Child Protective Services, DHS)?
  3. Please describe your experience with, or desire to, work with children and families.
  4. In your Social Work courses only, do you have a GPA of 3.25 or higher?