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Please visit the Silberman School of Social Work Financial Aid & Scholarship page https://sssw.hunter.cuny.edu/admissions/financial-aid-scholarship/ for most updated information:

 

Applicants must:

  • Be accepted into the Community Organization and Planning method at Hunter College School of Social Work
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Show a commitment to issues of social justice and social change

Application Procedure:

Please complete the following:

  • Application – The Hunter School of Social Work Scholarship form can be found here.  https://webforms.hunter.cuny.edu/sssw-student-services/view.php?id=39872.  Make sure to select Amy Watkins Scholarship. Please note that completing a FAFSA form is also essential. You should receive an email confirmation upon submission.
  • Essay – In no more than 500 words, please address your commitment to issues of social justice and community organizing as reflected in your life history and work or volunteer experiences. Discuss your vision and goals in this capacity. Note any life challenges or struggles that have influenced your commitment to these issues.
  • Professional and Volunteer History– List all relevant experiences.
  • References– Include two letters of reference. One letter should come from a supervisor in a professional or volunteer setting. Letters should emphasize your commitment to community organizing, social justice and social change.
  • Cover Page– Create a cover page including your name, mailing address, contact numbers, e-mail, Social Security Number, Names and Titles of references.

Final candidates may be contacted for an interview at a later date.

Scholarship amount will be determined on a yearly basis, based on funding source.

Applications must be received by July 15. (Please note this deadline has been extended to August 1 for 2025.)

If you have questions, please contact the Silberman School of Social Work Scholarship Office at  scholar@hunter.cuny.edu or (212) 396-7626. Emails may also be sent to amywatkinsscholarship@gmail.com and we will do our best to get you the answers you need.