Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) BSW to MSW Grant Program
GVSU School of Social Work has received a grant from the State of Michigan (MDHHS), to provide $30,000.00 grants per individual to selected students who have obtained a Bachelor of Social Work degree and who will begin our Advanced Standing Full-time Master of Social Work program in May, 2025 and are scheduled to graduate in April 2026. Those who receive this stipend will commit to a minimum of 2 years of public sector behavioral health work in the state, immediately following completion of their degree in the following areas: community mental health, substance use disorder programs, crisis intervention, local crisis call centers, mobile crisis care, crisis stabilization, psychiatric emergency services, and rapid post crisis care. The goal of the program is to increase the state’s behavioral health workforce.
Application Instructions:
Please complete all sections of this application form. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Submit your completed application, along with the required documents, by midnight on March 1, 2025.
GVSU School of Social Work recognizes that we have many stellar students who meet the eligibility standards. Therefore, we will select the individuals who meet the specific qualifications and have financial need.
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