Brown School Scholarships The Brown School offers a range of partial-tuition scholarships to assist students with funding their graduate degree. These scholarships include a combination of merit and need-based awards that recognize the variety of strengths, experiences, endeavors, and personal histories our students offer. The admissions committee considers several factors in determining scholarship awards: financial need, academic achievement, leadership and service, professional accomplishments, contributions to family and community, and commitment to equity and social justice. Applicants interested in Brown School scholarship support must complete the Brown School Scholarship Consideration form within their application for admission. To receive priority consideration for admission and scholarship awards, please apply for admission by one of our priority deadlines: December 1 for early review or March 1 for priority review. After these deadlines, scholarships will be awarded based on the availability of funds. Benjamin E. Youngdahl Scholarship – Established in honor of a former Dean of the Brown School, the Youngdahl Award is designated for an exceptional student who demonstrates a steadfast commitment to social justice and transformative leadership in the classroom and the community. Bettie Schroth Johnson Scholarship in Social Service Management – Designated for women scholars demonstrating leadership capacity and career commitment to social service management and entrepreneurship. BJC HealthCare Institute for Public Health Scholarship – Designated for outstanding applicants who are BJC employees or dependents of employees. Brown School BSW Scholars Award – Designated for applicants with a bachelor’s degree in social work pursuing their MSW with advanced standing status. Brown School Dean’s Scholarship – Designated for applicants demonstrating outstanding potential for innovative leadership in the fields of social work, public health, and social policy. Brown School Emerging Leaders in Health Equity Scholarship – Designated for applicants demonstrating interest in social determinants of health and commitment to improving the health and well-being of the most vulnerable populations. Brown School Emerging Leaders in Health Policy Scholarship – Designated for applicants demonstrating enthusiasm and aptitude for translation of public health evidence into policy. Brown School Emerging Leaders in Mental Health Advocacy – Designated for applicants dedicated to the delivery and advancement of equitable mental health services. Brown School Emerging Leaders in Sexual Health and Education Scholarship – Designated for applicants demonstrating a commitment to addressing sexual health as critical to individual, family, and community wellness. Brown School Emerging Leaders in Social Policy Scholarship – Designated for applicants demonstrating a commitment to advancing equity through innovative policy approaches. Brown School Emerging Leaders in Transdisciplinary Studies – Designated for applicants motivated to work across disciplines to address complex problems. Brown School Global Health Scholars Award – Designated for applicants demonstrating a deep commitment to public health issues in the global context and dedication to lessening the global burden of disease in low-resource countries. Brown School Global Social Work Scholars Award – Designated for applicants demonstrating a deep commitment to social service issues in the global context and dedication to social and economic empowerment in low-resource countries. Brown School Gephardt Scholarship – Designated for the MSW student selected as the Gephardt Fellow for Engage Democracy by the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement. This fellowship serves to advance the strategic priorities of the Engage Democracy Initiative, a university-wide initiative that educates the campus community about the processes and civic skills needed to participate in a thriving democracy. Brown School HBCU Scholars Award – Designated for applicants who honor the legacy of scholars who bring the excellence and values of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to the Brown School. Danforth Foundation St. Louis Urban Fellows Scholarship – Designated for applicants from the St. Louis region demonstrating a commitment to working with at-risk populations and an understanding of significant issues impacting the region. Danforth Scholarship in Social Work – Designated for an exceptional applicant who demonstrates academic excellence, personal integrity, and outstanding potential for transformative leadership in the field of social work. George O. & Caroline G. Carpenter Scholarship for Nurses – Designated for nursing professionals seeking to advance their education in public health and develop a career dedicated to improving population health outcomes. Kahn Leadership Program in Public Health and Social Work Scholarship – Designated for exceptional MSW/MPH dual-degree applicants who will participate in a unique cohort-based program that aims to prepare students for advanced leadership in addressing complex challenges that intersect social, environmental, and health factors. Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies Scholarships – Designated for Native graduate students who will engage with the Brown School’s Buder Center to make significant contributions to the health, wellness, and sustained future of Indian Country. Kathryn M. Buder Charitable Foundation Scholarships – Full scholarships and financial assistance awarded by the independent G.A. Jr., and Kathryn M. Buder Charitable Foundation to Native graduate students who intend to practice social work in American Indian communities. Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Scholarships – Offered by the Brown School in partnership with the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program and designated for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who explicitly draw on their Peace Corps experience as a motivating factor for pursuing graduate studies. Service Corps Alumni Scholarships – Designated for applicants who explicitly draw on their service corps experience as a motivating factor for pursuing graduate studies. (AmeriCorps, City Year, Coro Fellows, Teach for America, faith-based service corps, etc.) Whitney Moore Young, Jr. Scholarship – Designated for applicants with remarkable potential for a career focused on reducing racial disparities and injustice. Brown School Donor Gift Scholarships – In addition to those listed above, the Brown School offers an array of scholarship awards named in recognition of a specific annual or endowment gift made possible by the generous support of our donors who believe in the extraordinary education you will receive at the Brown School.