Provided by NASW Foundation
The Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Master's Degree candidates in social work who demonstrate an interest in or have experience with health/mental health practice and have a commitment to working in African American communities. The scholarship is a memorial to Verne LaMarr Lyons, a social worker and NASW national staff member who died in 1989. Two scholarships, each in the amount of $4,000, will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Award amount
$4,000
Number of awards
2 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.
Must be a NASW member in good standing
Applied to or accepted into an accredited MSW Program
Potential for completing an MSW Program
GPA of 3.0 or above
Commitment to working in African American communities
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