Scholarship Opportunity

MSSA Children and Families Impact Scholarship

Offered by Minnesota Social Service Association

The MSSA Children and Families Impact Scholarship supports BIPOC students enrolled in health and human services-related degree programs who are interested in pursuing careers providing preventive services to children and families in Minnesota. The scholarship is funded by the Sauer Family Foundation.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelUndergraduate Student, Graduate Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 MSSA Scholarship Cycle

OpensJanuary 15, 2026
DeadlineMarch 31, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a BIPOC student enrolled in a health and human services-related degree program.
  • Be interested in pursuing a career providing preventive services to children and families in Minnesota.
  • Meet all additional eligibility requirements established by MSSA for the annual scholarship cycle.

Requirements

  • Complete the MSSA scholarship application.
  • Provide academic and enrollment information.
  • Complete required written responses.
  • Describe educational and professional goals within health and human services.
  • Demonstrate interest in preventive services for children and families in Minnesota.
  • Submit all supporting materials required by MSSA.

How to Apply

  1. 1Review the Children and Families Impact Scholarship eligibility requirements.
  2. 2Complete the MSSA scholarship application.
  3. 3Provide information about your health and human services degree program.
  4. 4Explain your interest in preventive services for Minnesota children and families.
  5. 5Complete all required written responses.
  6. 6Submit the complete application before the annual deadline.

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