Child Welfare SCholarShip program

Program highlights» approximately 10 scholarships will be

awarded to incoming students who are interested in becoming child welfare specialists. Special consideration will be given to students who have had personal life experience within the child welfare system and/or are interested in working in the Native american community.

» graduates work as social workers, therapists working with maltreated children, program managers, community organizers and policymakers.

program fuNdiNg» Nonresident Student:

$10,000/semester ($40,000 total)

» Resident Student: $5,000/semester ($20,000 total)

SSW.umiCh.edu/Child-Welfare-SCholarShip

Placed in foster care as an adolescent, Corey o’Neill encountered many of the problems that plague the system: poverty, neglect, abuse, young parenthood.

But his experience—which included incarceration at the age of 17—motivated him to change the course of his trajectory. he earned his high school diploma while in prison and, after being released, found a job and pursued a college education.

it was while he was attending undergrad classes that Corey discovered his talent for public speaking—giving him a platform from which to tell his story and the stories of others like him. the school of social Work took notice, and now Corey is pursuing his msW as a Child Welfare scholarship recipient.

“the focus of this scholarship on abuse and neglect adds a human element that you’re not likely to find in other degrees or programs. You’re saving children’s lives…what’s more rewarding than that?”

Corey o’NeillChild Welfare sCholarshiP Program

PraCtiCe method CoNCeNtratioN CommuNitY orgaNiziNg

PraCtiCe area ChildreN aNd Youth iN families aNd soCietY

field PlaCemeNt sudds CoalitioN (stoP uNderage driNkiNg/drugs doWNriver CoalitioN)

foster care youth is a population of young people who can’t speak for themselves, and without social workers, they’d have no one to do it for them.

Community-Based initiative in detroit

Program highlights» the Community-Based initiative in detroit

is established to train and support a new generation of social workers dedicated to community and social change in urban cities, neighborhoods and communities.

» the Community-Based initiative in detroit provides students with coursework and field placements based in detroit and surrounding areas including Highland Park, Hamtramck and dearborn. upon graduation, scholars work as community organizers, policymakers, program planners, organization managers and administrators, evaluators, and foundation staff within michigan, the us and internationally.

Program Funding» nonresident student:

$10,000/semester ($40,000 total)

» resident student: $5,000/semester ($20,000 total)

ssW.umiCH.edu/CBi

andrea Picones Castro grew up in daly City, not far from the southeast san Francisco neighborhood known as Bayview-hunters Point.

“this is a community that was and is predominantly african american and latino. i am passionate about the environmental justice movement and decided to pursue my master’s in both social Work and Public health because the two are intertwined. it’s not possible for me to think of one without the other.”

selected for the Community-Based initiative in detroit (CBi), one of two Community scholars Programs offered by u-m ssW, andrea is studying advanced-level urban community action and social change. andrea values the experience she’s gaining by working and learning in the urban environments that are encompassed in the CBi program.

“i appreciate the opportunity to be engaged in the detroit community. i want to take a social work framework and apply it to environmental injustices in urban populations. the CBi is really invested in teaching me the skills i need.”

AndreA Picones cAstroCommunity-Based initiative in detroit

PraCtiCe method ConCentration Community organization

PraCtiCe area Community and soCial systems

Field PlaCement Community health and soCial serviCes (Chass)

dual degree msW/mPh

assistant Professor desmond Patton, a graduate of the CBi program, challenges me to think more deeply about my values and what i hold to be true.

YZigd^i5CliniCal SCholarS Program

Program highlights» The Clinical Scholars Program aims to

address disparities in behavioral health outcomes specifically for racial and ethnic minority youth, which include high incidents of involvement with the juvenile justice system, high rates of school dropout, high levels of suicidal behavior and economic hardships.

» approximately 10 scholarships will be awarded to incoming mSW students. Clinical Scholars will prepare for positions in mental health and behavioral health settings, hospitals, health departments, health agencies, schools and nonprofit agencies.

Program Funding» $5,000/semester ($20,000 total)

SSW.umiCh.Edu/CliniCal-SCholarS

michael Joiner-hill grew up on Detroit’s west side, one of six kids raised by a single mother. he knows first-hand the difficulties, as well as the dangers, facing vulnerable, at-risk youth. and he credits his stern yet loving mother with being the driving force that kept her kids from the gang activity and violence in their community, steering them towards volunteerism, athletics and most importantly, education. michael excelled in all of those areas, gaining admission into the University of michigan, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. one of his proudest moments came when he was offered a spot in the school of social Work’s msW program. there’s a message in michael’s story. When he earns his msW in December 2014, he plans to bring that message back to the young people who so desperately need to hear it.

“there are so many young people living in disadvantaged situations who aren’t getting the message that, despite your circumstances, you CaN be someone who succeeds and changes the fortune of this city. i have a personal success story to share that could be helpful to them, and i am going back to Detroit to proudly represent that message.”

MICHAEL JOINER-HILLCliNiCal sCholars Program

PraCtiCe methoD CoNCeNtratioN iNterPersoNal PraCtiCe

PraCtiCe area meNtal health

FielD PlaCemeNt the ChilDreN’s CeNter

my Clinical Scholars Program scholarship allows me the opportunity to work with others who share my passion for helping under-represented people and communities.

Geriatric ScholarShip proGram

Program highlights» as the population ages, employment

opportunities in gerontological social work are expanding greatly. Geriatric social work offers extensive possibilities to make a difference in older people’s lives and a variety of opportunities for career advancement.

» approximately 10 scholarships will be awarded to incoming students who are interested in becoming gerontological social workers. this unique program will expose students to a range of practice interventions on behalf of older adults in rural and urban settings and in direct service, policy and management environments.

proGram FundinG» Nonresident Student:

$10,000/semester ($40,000 total)

» Resident Student: $5,000/semester ($20,000 total)

SSW.umich.edu/Geriatric-ScholarShip

armed with an undergraduate degree in social Work and gerontology, Katrina Dale entered the workforce, first as a group unit leader at a psychosocial rehabilitation center, and then as support coordinator for mentally and physically disabled clients at a social service agency. the real-world experience she gained in these two positions convinced her that a childhood dream of working with geriatric patients was indeed the reality she was meant to pursue. But Katrina knew she needed to broaden and develop her skills even further if she was going to make a meaningful impact in the rapidly growing field of gerontological social work.

“the geriatric scholarship has provided me with the ability to focus wholly on my academics, and not have to take on such a heavy financial burden. Without financial help, i wouldn’t have the opportunity or the money to participate in these enriching activities that benefit me as a future social worker.”

KATRINA DALEgeriatric scholarshiP Program

Practice methoD concentration management of human services

Practice area aging in families anD society

fielD Placement John D. Dingell va meDical center, Detroit, mi

the Geriatric Scholarship program at u-m exposes me to outstanding lectures, programs and volunteer opportunities.

Global activities scholars ProGram

Program highlights» the purpose of the program is to provide

students committed to global social work practice an opportunity to live in a foreign country while completing a part of their field placement requirements.

» the Global activities scholars Program is a unique opportunity for students interested in working with individuals, communities and organizations in a global context.

Program Funding» Nonresident student:

$40,000 total

» resident student: $20,000 total

ssW.Umich.eDU/Global-scholars

sarah Jadrich (msW ’12) always had a passion for social work. she was equally passionate about gaining a global perspective of the field by learning and working abroad. the global activities scholars Program offered her the unique opportunity to combine both passions while earning her msW at the university of michigan school of social Work.

as a global activities scholar, sarah was one of six students selected (each year) to complete a semester-long global field placement. she spent four months in melbourne, australia, where she evaluated refugee settlement programs for the Ecumenical migration Center (EmC) of the Brotherhood of st. laurence.

now living in Washington dC, sarah is a Family and Education specialist for the international rescue Committee (irC), one of nine refugee resettlement agencies that helps newly arrived refugees, asylees and survivors of human trafficking during the critical first months in the u.s.

Sarah JadrichgloBal aCtivitiEs sCholars Program

PraCtiCE mEthod ConCEntration Community organization

PraCtiCE arEa Community and soCial systEms

FiEld PlaCEmEnt ECumEniCal migration CEntEr, BrothErhood oF st. laurEnCE, mElBournE, australia

my research and coursework fully prepared me for the rigors of the work that i’m so passionate about.

sarah JadriCh (lEFt) and FriEnd

Integrated HealtH ScHolarSHIp program

Program highlights» the Integrated Health Scholarship

program promotes the integration of health, mental health, and behavioral health services so that individuals, families, and communities receive a continuum of preventive, curative and palliative care services.

» approximately 10 scholarships will be awarded to incoming mSW students. the program prepares students to work within and promote collaborative care models that attend to physical, emotional and behavioral health issues across a wide range of care settings.

program FundIng» $5,000/semester ($20,000 total)

SSW.umIcH.edu/IHlc

KATHARINA DIESSELintegrated health scholarshiP Program

Practice method concentration interPersonal Practice

Practice area mental health

Field Placement adult inPatient Psychiatry

in the integrated health care model, patients seeking treatment for a physical health issue would also be screened for mental and behavioral health issues, such as depression and substance abuse. a colla-borative, interdisciplinary team of primary care physicians, specialists, therapists, psychiatrists, nurses and others manage a comprehensive treat-ment plan that addresses the challenges in caring for patients with multiple healthcare needs. close communication between members of the team, as well as with the patient and their family members, is what makes the integrated health care model so unique.

“in traditional healthcare settings, people are often treated in silos, meaning they’re treated for a specific disease without consideration or diagnosis of other factors that may be contributing,” says Katharina. “integrated health care brings all of the pieces together, and social workers play an important role in that process. it’s an exciting time in the field. doctors are more collaborative with social workers now, and it’s rewarding to see how both fields value one another.”

“i’ve always believed in the mind-body connection,” says Katharina diessel. “integrated healthcare is a holistic approach that looks at the whole person in order to gain a deeper understanding of their individual experience. it’s a humane approach that brings a collaborative spirit to the healthcare setting.” Katharina is one of 12 students who comprise the inaugural cohort of integrated health scholars. graduates of this new program will be prepared for employment in healthcare settings of all types, serving diverse populations who face significant physical, emotional and behavioral health problems.

Integrated healthcare is an emerging field and this program will place me in a very unique and favorable position when I graduate.

Jewish Communal leadership program

Program highlights» The Jewish Communal leadership program

offers a distinctive educational opportunity for emerging leaders committed to helping Jewish communities meet 21st-century challenges while also addressing broader social concerns.

» students combine study of community systems, theories of social change and Jewish history and community, with training and experience in community organizing, nonprofit management, dialogue facilitation and coalition building within and across groups.

program Funding» Nonresident Student:

$7,000–10,000/semester ($47,000 total)

» Resident Student: $3,500–5,000/semester ($23,500 total)

ssw.umiCh.edu/programs/JClp

P’ninah KanaiJewish Communal leadershiP Program Fellow

PraCtiCe method ConCentration management oF human serviCes

PraCtiCe area Community and soCial systems

Field PlaCement Jewish Community Center oF greater ann arbor & Jewish Federation oF greater ann arbor

P’ninah Kanai, who is married and has a four-year old daughter, spent the last 20-plus years working for global advertising and marketing agencies in new york and detroit. she’s also been providing a wide scope of marketing and branding services to nonprofit organizations.

“i came to u-m because i wanted the security of knowing that i’m getting a top-notch, thorough education. i’ve waited a long time to be in a position where i could even consider making this kind of financial commitment. the scholarships have helped tremendously in lightening the load. without question, it’s so worth it. the u-m JClP allows us to interact one-on-one with leaders of the organizations that we’re intending to work with when we graduate. we all have a shared and vested interest in seeing JClP grow and succeed.”

i came to u-m because i wanted the security of knowing that i’m getting a top-notch education.

NatioNal CommuNity SCholarS Program

Program highlights» National Community Scholars gain skills

to organize groups for social action, plan programs at the local level, advocate for socially just policies and develop community-based services.

» the National Community Scholars Program prepares professionals to enable young people and adult allies to create community change.

Program FuNdiNg» Nonresident Student:

$10,000/semester ($40,000 total)

» Resident Student: $5,000/semester ($20,000 total)

SSw.umiCh.edu/NatioNal-CommuNity-SCholarS

Brielle SiSkinNatioNal commuNity scholars Program

Practice method coNceNtratioN commuNity orgaNizatioN

Practice area commuNity aNd social systems

field PlacemeNts girls grouP (aNN arbor) ceNter for urbaN research aNd learNiNg at loyola uNiversity (chicago) alterNatives iNc. (chicago)

i feel lucky knowing that i made lifelong friends while i was at u-m.

a philosophy and set of practices known as restorative justice is increasingly being used in schools across the country as an alternative to punitive discipline or “zero tolerance” policies. restorative justice moves away from shame and punishment and focuses instead on repairing the harm that’s been caused by bringing all sides into a healing discussion.

university of michigan alum brielle siskin (msW ’13) is a restorative justice specialist with umoja student development corporation, an on-the-ground partner of chicago’s public schools and districts.

“i was very passionate about the type of work that was taking place in chicago with regard to restorative justice practices in the public school system,” says brielle. “i approached my professors, Katie richards-schuster and barry checkoway, who advocated for me and made it happen. Katie and barry were always so supportive of me. i’m from boston and didn’t have family close by. there was a real spirit of collaboration and trust amongst all of us and they became my second family.”

Peace corPs Master’s InternatIonal

Program highlights» the U-M school of social Work Peace

corps Master’s International Program allows students interested in working with children and youth to incorporate 27 months of Peace corps service into their MsW program.

» students earn a MsW degree from U-M in four years including 27 months of significant international professional experience in a country overseas addressing youth development.

PrograM FUndIngNonresident Student:

» $10,000 total award (advanced standing/45 credit Hour Program)

» $20,000 total award (20 Month/60 credit Hour Program)

Resident Student: » $5,000 total award (advanced

standing/45 credit Hour Program)» $10,000 total award (20 Month/60 credit

Hour Program)

ssW.UMIcH.edU/PeacecorPs-Masters-InternatIonal

in 2011, Colleen huysman was one of two students in the inaugural cohort of the Peace Corps master’s international Program, a joint venture with U-m ssW and the Peace Corps. the program allows students interested in working with children and youth to incorporate 27 months of Peace Corps service into their msW program and earn their degree in four years.

Benefits of the Peace Corps program include: language training, travel costs to and from the country of service, overseas living and housing expenses, medical and dental coverage, vacation time and transition funds of approximately $7,000 upon completion of service.

“the Peace Corps isn’t for everyone. there are stresses and frustrations that i’ve encountered along the way here, but despite the challenges, i wouldn’t change a thing. if you have an open mind and are up for an adventure, you will learn more about yourself, about others and about the world we live in than you could ever learn in a classroom,” Colleen says.

COLLEEN HUYSMANPeaCe CorPs master’s international

PraCtiCe method ConCentration CommUnitY organiZation

PraCtiCe area Children and YoUth in Families and soCietY

the Peace corps motto is right; it will definitely be ‘the toughest job you’ll ever love.’ But the key is that you WIll love it.

Peace corPs Paul D. coverDell Fellows Program

Program highlights» coverdell Fellows are part of the school

of social work’s community-Based Initiative (cBI) Program. The purpose of the community-Based Initiative is to train and support a new generation of social workers dedicated to community and social change in urban cities, neighborhoods and communities.

» returned Peace corps volunteers will earn an msw by completing coursework and a field placement based in Detroit and surrounding areas including Highland Park, Hamtramck and Dearborn. upon graduation, scholars work as community organizers, policymakers, program planners, organization managers and administrators, evaluators and foundation staff within michigan, the us and internationally.

Program FunDIng» Nonresident Student:

$10,000/semester ($40,000 total)

» Resident Student: $5,000/semester ($20,000 total)

ssw.umIcH.eDu/PeacecorPs-coverDell

Kimson Bryant is a returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served on the island of st. Kitts, located in the Eastern Caribbean. During her time with the Peace Corps, Bryant was a youth development volunteer assigned to work as a member of the local high school’s guidance and counseling department.

When she returned to U-m at the conclusion of her assignment, Kimson became the first Coverdell Fellow at ssW. she continues to build upon and utilize the skills she acquired in st. Kitts with a similar immersive experience in Detroit with the Community-Based initiative.

When she graduates, Kimson plans on putting her CBi and Peace Corps experiences to work at the community level evaluating and impacting policy and treatment of older adults.

“i was selected by the Coverdell Fellows Program to be included in a great community of individuals who seek to be change agents in urban communities throughout the country. the funding i have received through the program assures that the cost of attending isn’t weighing down on me and i don’t have to make a choice between working and learning. this allows me to focus on what i need to do to become an agent for change. ”

KIMSON BRYANTPEaCE CorPs PaUl D. CoVErDEll FElloWs Program/CommUnity-BasED initiatiVE in DEtroit

PraCtiCE mEthoD ConCEntration soCial PoliCy anD EValUation

PraCtiCE arEa CommUnitiEs anD soCial systEms

FiElD PlaCEmEnt matrix hUman sErViCEs, DEtroit, mi

The coverdell Fellows Program and the university of michigan have chosen to invest in me because they believe that I have the passion and ability to create change.