Deaconess Illinois Scholarship in Social Work

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/1/2026

Closes: 5/1/2027

The Deaconess Illinois Scholarship in Social Work is an opportunity for graduate students attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Students enrolled in the Advanced Standing Master of Social Work (MSW) program who reside in eligible southernmost Illinois counties are encouraged to apply.

Award Amount Varies

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Resident of Madison, Monroe, or St. Clair counties, Illinois, or Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, or St. Louis counties, St. Louis, Missouri

Attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Graduate student

Seeking a graduate degree

Studying Social Work

Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or work

Participate in clinical rotations, shadowing experiences, or internships within the Deaconess Illinois Health System when appropriate for their discipline