The Charles L. Gheen Jr. Fellowship was established to assist students with severe family situations that have proved difficult for the applicant to further his/her education (ex. single parent, no family support, loss of both parents, orphan, foster care or organized children's home).
Criteria:
- Qualified MSW/PHD applicant
- Student must explain severe family situations in a written statement.
Selection:
Student selection will be determined by the College's Scholarship and Fellowship Committee
Deadline:
October 30, 2007
Amount:
$250.00
Notification:
Selected student will be notified of award prior to end of semester
Please submit materials to:
A letter of interest detailing your qualifications, need and intention for the scholarship.
Laura E. Boudon, Ph.D., MSW
Director of Student Affairs
College of Social Work
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
boudon@gwm.sc.edu
phone (803) 777-5190
fax (803) 777-3498