Students who are passionate about creating positive change in healthcare, social services, counseling, psychology, and other human service fields can apply for the MSSA Scholarship Program in the United States↚
Build Your Future in Health and Human Services with the MSSA Scholarship Program
The program provides financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students preparing for professional careers in health and human services
Established by the Minnesota Social Service Association, the scholarship aims to strengthen the health and human services workforce across Minnesota and the greater Midwest
Eligible students may apply for more than one scholarship category when they meet the relevant requirements
Student membership with the Minnesota Social Service Association is free and must remain active throughout the scholarship period
Scholarship Details
Host Country
United States
Scholarship Name
MSSA Scholarship Program
Funding Organization
Minnesota Social Service Association
Degree Levels
Undergraduate and Graduate
Eligible Fields
Health and Human Service-related Programs
Scholarship Value
Up to $5,000
Number of Awards
25 Scholarships
Eligible Applicants
Domestic Students Studying in the United States
Application Deadline
January 15, 2027
Preferred Employment Region
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota
Available Degree Levels
The scholarship is available to students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees at accredited nonprofit academic institutions
Eligible Fields of Study
Applicants must be enrolled in a program related to health or human services
Eligible fields may include Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Healthcare Services Administration, Alcohol and Drug Studies, Family Consumer Science, Health Science, Criminal Justice, Human Development and Family Services, Sociology, Public Administration, and other related health and human service programs
Scholarship Benefits
Selected students may receive a scholarship award of up to $5,000
The financial support may be used toward tuition and eligible educational expenses
Recipients gain recognition from a respected professional association in the health and human services sector
The program helps students build meaningful careers in healthcare, social services, counseling, and related professions
Recipients may also access professional networking opportunities through MSSA membership
Eligible Nationalities
The scholarship is open to domestic students studying in the United States
Preference is given to applicants who plan to work in Minnesota or another Midwest state after graduation
General Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be members of the Minnesota Social Service Association
Student membership is free
Applicants must maintain active MSSA membership throughout the scholarship period
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited nonprofit academic institution
Applicants must pursue a degree in a health and human service-related field
Applicants must meet the specific requirements of the scholarship category they are applying for
Undergraduate Eligibility Requirements
Undergraduate applicants must be entering college during the fall award year
They must have at least two academic semesters remaining before graduation
They must have declared a major related to health or human services
Graduate Eligibility Requirements
Graduate applicants must have applied to or received acceptance from an accredited graduate program
The graduate program must begin during the fall award year
Required Application Documents
Applicants may be required to submit a completed scholarship application
Proof of active MSSA student membership may be required
Academic transcripts may be requested
Verification of enrollment may be required
Graduate applicants may need to provide proof of admission or acceptance into an accredited graduate program
Selected applicants may be required to verify full-time enrollment for the fall semester
Additional supporting documents may be requested by MSSA
How to Apply
Applicants must first become student members of the Minnesota Social Service Association
Student membership is available free of charge
Applicants should complete the official MSSA Scholarship Program application and select the scholarship category or categories for which they qualify
All academic records, membership documents, enrollment verification, and supporting materials must be prepared and submitted according to the official application instructions
The complete application must be submitted before January 15, 2027
Incomplete or late applications may not be considered
Start Your Journey Toward a Meaningful Career
The MSSA Scholarship Program is an excellent opportunity for students who want to make a lasting impact in healthcare, social services, counseling, community development, and other human service professions
With financial support of up to $5,000 and access to a strong professional network, successful applicants can move closer to achieving their academic and career goals