Are you a social work student interested in a career in child welfare?

Are you a current county child welfare staff looking to further your education?

Consider applying for a CCWSC scholarship!

CCWSC scholarships provide financial support for undergraduate and graduate social work students while they gain knowledge, grow their experience, and prepare for a career in public child welfare in Colorado.

Register for an Information Session!

The CCWSC will be hosting several information sessions in the coming months. All sessions will contain the same information so pick the session that works best for your schedule:

  • Mon. 1/13/25 8:30-9:30am
  • Thurs. 2/6/25 4-5pm
  • Weds. 2/19/25 noon – 1pm
  • Weds. 3/5/25 noon – 1pm

Register for an upcoming Information Session!

Information Session Recording

Can’t attend an information session? Watch a recording:

CCWSC Information Session Recording (50 minutes via YouTube)

Why should I apply for a scholarship?

  • Academic and financial support throughout your social work education
  • Internship in a county department of human/social services
  • Participation in the New Caseworker Fundamentals training as part of your internship
  • Networking opportunities within the child welfare field and beyond
  • High rate of immediate employment post-graduation

 

Read the Complete CCWSC Program Description

How to Qualify for a Scholarship:

  • Apply to a participating social work program
    • CSU Pueblo
    • MSU Denver
    • University of Denver GSSW
    • Univ. of Colorado, Colorado Springs
  • Participate in a highly competitive CCWSC application & interview process.
  • Complete all required courses & remain in good standing with your social work program.
  • Complete a field placement (internship) in a Colorado county department of human/social services or Tribal human service agency.
  • Post-gradation: Work in a Colorado county department of human services or Tribal child welfare agency for at least one year for each year a scholarship is received.

BSW Scholarships (per year)

Urban county, full-time = $7,000

Urban county, part-time = $3,500

Rural county, full-time = $9,000

Rural county, part-time = $4,500

MSW Scholarships (per year)

Urban county, full-time = $12,000

Urban county, part-time = $6,000

Rural county, full-time = $14,000

Rural county, part-time = $7,000

Well qualified child welfare staff are needed across Colorado, particularly within our rural counties. The CCWSC provides additional funds to scholars who are interested in completing their internship and work requirement in rural communities in our state. This map indicates which Colorado counties are considered “urban” and “rural” according to the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and for scholarship purposes.

 

This image represents which counties are considered urban and which are rural for scholarship purposes.