The WSW, a U.S. Department of Education-funded initiative, is no longer accepting applications for this conditional scholarship.
Workforce for Student Well-being (WSW) Initiative
Conditional Scholarship Employment Application
The University of Washington and its partners announce the Workforce for Student Well-being Initiative, a conditional scholarship program. Individuals enrolled in accredited social work graduate programs in Washington who have a commitment to working in high-need K-12 public or tribal schools as a school social worker are encouraged to apply.
The primary goal of the Workforce for Student Well-being (WSW) Initiative is to help all K-12 students in Washington state to thrive. The WSW Initiative also advances the careers of skilled social work professionals through training, mentorship, and financial supports by preparing graduate students to work in high-need public and tribal schools supporting K-12 students.
After graduation, graduate students commit to working in a high-need public or tribal school in Washington state for two (2) academic years. The Workforce for Student Well-being (WSW) Initiative is underwritten by the US Department of Education Office of Safe and Supportive Schools (OSSS).
The primary goal of the Workforce for Student Well-being (WSW) Initiative is to help all K-12 students in Washington state to thrive. WSW also advances the careers of skilled social work professionals through training, mentorship, and financial supports by preparing graduate students to work in high-need public and tribal schools supporting K-12 students.
Student Criteria
Have demonstrated a commitment to working in a high-need K-12 public or tribal school
Are in-need of financial assistance
Have demonstrated experience with and a commitment to working in diverse communities
Program Guidelines
Graduate social work students must be willing and able to commit to working in a high-need K-12 public or tribal schools, for at least two (2) academic years post-graduation.Applicants must maintain legal residency in Washington state two (2) academic years post-graduation.
Applicants must sign a conditional scholarship agreement as acceptance for the Workforce for Student Well-being (WSW) Initiative.
Applicants must be selected and recommended by a representative from their social work program.Conditional scholarship students must be enrolled in an accredited Washington state social work program.Conditional scholarship students must complete their training in a high-need K-12 public or tribal school in Washington state.Conditional scholarship students must remain in good academic standing with their program and participate in required WSW-related trainings and meetings.Conditional scholarships fund a maximum of $30,000 per student based upon unmet need for the student’s specialized training year and paid in installments each academic period (quarter or semester).
Partner Social Work Programs
□ Eastern Washington University
□ Heritage University
□ Seattle University
□ University of Washington – Seattle
□ University of Washington – Tacoma
□ Walla Walla University
Partner Social Work Programs are:
Selecting students who have demonstrated a commitment to working in a high-need K-12 public or tribal school (i.e., by work, volunteer history, or selection of mental health or closely-related concentration or course of specialized study in a current graduate program). Highest priority is given to graduate students who demonstrate commitment to students in a high-need K-12 public or tribal school.Selecting graduate students who are willing and able to commit to post-graduation employment for at least two (2) academic years in a high-need K-12 public or tribal school.Selecting graduate students who have a documented need for financial assistance.Seeking eligible students who have experience in and a commitment to working with economically distressed and historically underrepresented minority communities/populations.Developing methods for providing feedback regarding the level of student preparation, protocols for practicum supervision, and commitment for proving impact information for WSW program planning.
Tracking key program metrics and sharing aggregated, de-identified data to support program implementation
Qualifying High Need Local Education Agencies are:
High-need K-12 public or tribal schools located in Washington state.
Must meet the criteria for high-need local education agency as defined in the Federal Register.
Employing masters-level school social workers.
LEA is committed to installing School Mental Health through a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) such as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) or Interconnected System Framework (ISF), or is working on a plan to do so.
Training sites with designated instructors for clinical supervision.
Tracking key program metrics and providing feedback regarding the level of student preparation.
WSW: Workforce for Student Well-being Initiative
The WSW, a U.S. Department of Education-funded initiative, is no longer accepting applications for this conditional scholarship.
Workforce for Student Well-being (WSW) Initiative
Conditional Scholarship Employment Application
The University of Washington and its partners announce the Workforce for Student Well-being Initiative, a conditional scholarship program. Individuals enrolled in accredited social work graduate programs in Washington who have a commitment to working in high-need K-12 public or tribal schools as a school social worker are encouraged to apply.
The primary goal of the Workforce for Student Well-being (WSW) Initiative is to help all K-12 students in Washington state to thrive. The WSW Initiative also advances the careers of skilled social work professionals through training, mentorship, and financial supports by preparing graduate students to work in high-need public and tribal schools supporting K-12 students.
After graduation, graduate students commit to working in a high-need public or tribal school in Washington state for two (2) academic years. The Workforce for Student Well-being (WSW) Initiative is underwritten by the US Department of Education Office of Safe and Supportive Schools (OSSS).
The primary goal of the Workforce for Student Well-being (WSW) Initiative is to help all K-12 students in Washington state to thrive. WSW also advances the careers of skilled social work professionals through training, mentorship, and financial supports by preparing graduate students to work in high-need public and tribal schools supporting K-12 students.
Student Criteria
Have demonstrated a commitment to working in a high-need K-12 public or tribal school
Are in-need of financial assistance
Have demonstrated experience with and a commitment to working in diverse communities
Program Guidelines
Graduate social work students must be willing and able to commit to working in a high-need K-12 public or tribal schools, for at least two (2) academic years post-graduation.Applicants must maintain legal residency in Washington state two (2) academic years post-graduation.
Applicants must sign a conditional scholarship agreement as acceptance for the Workforce for Student Well-being (WSW) Initiative.
Applicants must be selected and recommended by a representative from their social work program.Conditional scholarship students must be enrolled in an accredited Washington state social work program.Conditional scholarship students must complete their training in a high-need K-12 public or tribal school in Washington state.Conditional scholarship students must remain in good academic standing with their program and participate in required WSW-related trainings and meetings.Conditional scholarships fund a maximum of $30,000 per student based upon unmet need for the student’s specialized training year and paid in installments each academic period (quarter or semester).
Partner Social Work Programs
□ Eastern Washington University
□ Heritage University
□ Seattle University
□ University of Washington – Seattle
□ University of Washington – Tacoma
□ Walla Walla University
Partner Social Work Programs are:
Selecting students who have demonstrated a commitment to working in a high-need K-12 public or tribal school (i.e., by work, volunteer history, or selection of mental health or closely-related concentration or course of specialized study in a current graduate program). Highest priority is given to graduate students who demonstrate commitment to students in a high-need K-12 public or tribal school.Selecting graduate students who are willing and able to commit to post-graduation employment for at least two (2) academic years in a high-need K-12 public or tribal school.Selecting graduate students who have a documented need for financial assistance.Seeking eligible students who have experience in and a commitment to working with economically distressed and historically underrepresented minority communities/populations.Developing methods for providing feedback regarding the level of student preparation, protocols for practicum supervision, and commitment for proving impact information for WSW program planning.
Tracking key program metrics and sharing aggregated, de-identified data to support program implementation
Qualifying High Need Local Education Agencies are:
High-need K-12 public or tribal schools located in Washington state.
Must meet the criteria for high-need local education agency as defined in the Federal Register.
Employing masters-level school social workers.
LEA is committed to installing School Mental Health through a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) such as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) or Interconnected System Framework (ISF), or is working on a plan to do so.
Training sites with designated instructors for clinical supervision.
Tracking key program metrics and providing feedback regarding the level of student preparation.