Featured byIllinois State University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
$500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
This scholarship was established to honor the legacy of Dr. Mark Moran, a former Illinois State social work faculty member. Dr. Moran spent several years in the criminal justice system and brought a wealth of knowledge to his teaching career. He taught his students that all people deserve dignity and hope for a better future. He also had a strong commitment to the professional development of students in social work.
Benefits
The scholarship is worth $500.
Eligibility
- Accepted for enrollment or enrolled in good standing at Illinois State University.
- Completed a minimum of 60 hours of credit as an undergraduate student majoring in Social Work.
- Demonstrated academic achievement, as evidenced by an accumulative GPA in the Social Work major of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or an accumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in academic coursework at their previous institution as a transfer student.
- Demonstrated financial need through FAFS filing.
- Student must have taken at least one semester of Social Work major courses.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Social Work
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Mar 2027
As this scholarship is need based, you must have a FAFSA form on record with the Illinois State University Financial Aid office.
The scholarship committee will determine the recipient based on merit (GPA), need as determined by Financial Aid, and desire to be a social worker.
Write a two page essay that states your personal passion and mission and how you will serve the needs of challenged people through a career in Social Work.
Also, include why you need the scholarship and how it would make a difference in your education. You may attach the essay to this form at the bottom.