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Scholarships for Social Work Majors

The undergraduate social work program has four endowed scholarship accounts, from which eligible majors may receive awards each long semester. The endowments and their eligibility criteria are described below. Inquiries about these scholarship endowments can be directed to sasw.socialwork@ttu.edu.  

The Dr. Helen Morrow and Jan d'Orsay Medical Social Workers Endowed Scholarship was established to honor their service to the TTU social work program and the profession overall. Funds are awarded each long semester to a social work major in good program standing who has FAFSA-demonstrated need and demonstrates, through the professional satement essay submitted for admission to the practice course sequence, excellent social work knowledge, potential fit with the profession, and alignment with the profession's value base.

The Tony Carrasco Social Work Endowed Scholarship was established to honor the memory of this 1993 graduate. Mr. Carrasco was an exceptional student, person, and professional social worker who dedicated his life in service to others as a Marine in Vietnam, a foster parent to over 50 children, a field supervisor to students, and as a nursing home social worker. Social Justice and Integrity were especially important values to Mr. Carrasco, who upheld his professional ethical principles at the risk of losing a job. He loved learning and brought his depth of experience to the classroom. He was but 53 years of age when he died suddenly, but those years were filled with compassionate, ethical, and dedicated service to others. It is hoped that his story and scholarship will serve to inspire current students to aim high as scholars, as persons, and as professionals who embody the values of the profession. This scholarship is awarded each long semester to a social work major who meets the following eligibility criteria: non-traditional student (25 years of age or older), FAFSA-demonstrated need, admitted to or applying for the practice course sequence, demonstrates a commitment to the well-being of children, youth, elderly or chronically ill persons.

The Dr. Jerry B. Matthews Social Work Endowed Scholarship was established to honor Dr. Matthews' service as the Director of the program from its inception until his retirement in 2004. During that time, he worked tirelessly to ensure that students in the program would have the best possible preparation for professional careers and success in graduate school. This scholarship is awarded each long semester to a social work major with FAFSA=demonstrated need who is enrolled in field education (SW 4611). 

The Hortensia Estrada Children's Protective Services (CPS) Scholarship was established to honor the memory of this 1979 graduate. Ms. Estrada had a 27 year career with CPS as a caseworker and supervisor. She is remembered by friends and colleagues as calm and fair regardless of the challenges she faced. This scholarship is awarded each long semester to a social work major enrolled in field education (SW 4611) and placed with an agency primarily focused on the health and well-being of at-risk children under the age of 18 and/or their families. Additionally, scholarship recipients must have FAFSA-demonstrated need and an institutional GPA of at least 2.75. First generation college students are given preference for awards.

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