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MINNESOTA SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Congratulations
2011 Recipients!

Sherry Niesen - Metropolitan State University - Minneapolis

Kris Brummand - Minnesota State University – Mankato

Eligibility

1. Applicant must be currently enrolled and accepted in a BSW or MSW accredited program.
2. Preference given to those who have an interest in completing a School Social Work internship.
3. Preference will be given to student members of MSSWA.

Scholarship Information

• Two scholarships awarded yearly.
• Value of each scholarship is $500.00.
• Application must be postmarked by February 26, 2012.
• Submit application and other credentials to:
MSSWA, 312 Sherwood Ave. North, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Winner will be notified by March 21, 2012.

Application Procedures

Applicants must submit copies of the following information:

A. Evidence of acceptance in an accredited MN Social Work Program.
B. Two to three letters of reference (one from a faculty member and one from a field placement supervisor, if appropriate).
C. Proof of student membership in MSSWA.
D. A current resume.
E. Statement in 200 words or less about future plans in School Social Work.
F. A current college transcript.
Contact Jeri Nomeland at 218-681-4816 with any questions.

Complete Scholarship Information

Download an application now.

Welcome to the MSSWA Membership Page

Please consider taking the opportunity to join MSSWA, your state organization. Learn new skills, contribute to your profession, and enjoy the comradery
of belonging to an association specific to the needs and concerns of school social workers.

Member Benefits

1. Receive Discounts for all MSSWA sponsored conferences
2. Student Record Database
3. Early Warning Signs of Mental Health Disorders - Powerpoint Presentation for Practioners
4. Getting current news through email and our MSSWA newsletter
5. Availability of promotional items about school social work
6. Affiliation with two national associations, the Midwest School Social Work Council and School Social Work Association of America
7. Providing a forum for communication and networking through regional meetings and workshops

MSSWA also funds this website. We are developing a MSSWA E-group and pursuing on-line registration for conferences and membership.

Your membership is a way to demonstrate strength in the political arena and is seen by some as a professional responsibility. With every school social worker in the state of Minnesota joining the movement and providing quality services to Minnesota students, we can make a difference.

Membership Options

Regular: Any person employed by and responsible to a public or private school system as a school social worker so certified by the State Board of Teaching and licensed by the State Board of Social Work. The cost is $65 a year for membership.

Affiliate: Retired MSSWA members, graduate students or unemployed school social workers, professional and paraprofessional persons working in appropriate related fields. (Not a voting member, no access to website member resources). The cost is $35 per year.

Affiliate Plus: As defined above with access to website member resources for an additional $30.

Undergraduate Student Membership: Undergraduate social work students receive complimentary membership and should complete a membership form. 

Illinois Journal: Written by School Social Workers for School Social Workers. The Illinois School Social Work journal, printed twice annually, is available to MSSWA members for $20.00 per year. This professional journal is directed primarily to the interests of social workers practicing in the public schools and school social work educators.

Click on this MEMBERSHIP FORM link and complete the application to join now! The annual membership period is September 1 - August 31.

For more information, please contact: Julie Porath - Membership Co-Chair or Susanne Schroeder - Membership Co-Chair

MSSWA Members Can Now Join SSWAA at a Reduced Cost

As in previous years, MSSWA members can again join national school social work organization SSWAA (School Social Work Association of America) at a reduced cost.

MSSWA members can join SSWAA for a cost of $95 for members and $60 for affiliates, a savings of $25.00.

In order to take advantage of this reduced cost, you must join MSSWA and SSWAA at the same time. (You can read more about SSWAA benefits at: www.sswaa.org)

If you wish to join SSWAA along with your MSSWA membership, complete your membership form, and indicate your preference to join both, along with sending the appropriate payment amount.

BSW/MSW Students

Benefits of Student Membership

- Free Membership for BSW Students
- Reduced Cost at all MSSWA Sponsored Conferences
- Eligible for MSSWA Scholarships
- MSSWA Contacts with all University Social Work Programs in MN
- Receive MSSWA's Newsletters throughout the year
- Email blasts from your Region Representative(s)

MSW Students who are completing Graduate Research Project

Students who are conducting Graduate Level Research Projects and would like to survey School Social Worker's in Minnesota, must follow these procedures:

- Be an Affiliate Plus Member of MSSWA
- Submit a completed and approved IRB Application to Julie Porath
- Once completed and approved IRB form is received, Julie Porath, our membership co-chair will email the most current Membership List (Membership List is usually 200 or more by November 1st)
- By May 1st, submit a summary of your Student Research to Julie Porath, to be included in MSSWA's Newsletters in the Spring and Fall