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The Workforce for Student Well-being (WSW) Initiative is working to ensure that all K-12 students in Washington state can thrive, through access to well-trained social work professionals who can support student鈥檚 mental health needs. The WSW Initiative prepares graduate social work students to work in high-need public and tribal schools and advances the careers of skilled social work professionals through training, mentorship, and financial support.

Program highlights

• Earn up to $30,000 to offset master鈥檚 degree expenses
• Serve your community and advance your career.
• Learn skills necessary to serve K-12 students with mental health needs
• Be part of a community of practice focused on evidence-based school mental health and inclusionary practices.
• Lead school-wide prevention and social-emotional learning programming in high-need public schools, while networking with fellow students and mentors from across the state and receive support in career placement.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be accepted into the Master of Social Work program,
• Demonstrate a passion for school mental health,
• Be committed to working in high-need public or tribal schools in Washington State following graduation.

WSW scholars will

• Be placed in high-need public or tribal schools during their practicum,
• Be supported in developing competencies to become school-based social workers who provide mental health services through a year-long community of practice,
• Attend an annual retreat building a network of like-minded professionals,
• Receive their Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate, and
• Receive career placement support to take a leadership role in a high-need public school after graduation.

Apply through the . Submission deadline July 1, 2026.

For questions related to this scholarship opportunity, contact the School of Social Work and Sociology at 麻豆传媒.