PhD Student Resources

PhD Resources

PhD Program Manual

PhD Program and Policy Manual

PhD Forms

PhD Program in Social Welfare – Doctoral Committee: PhD in Social Welfare Approval Form
PhD Program in Social Welfare – Conditions For Resolving An Incomplete Form
PhD Program in Social Welfare – SW 699 or SW 800 Description Form
PhD Program in Social Welfare – Specialization Committee Approval Form
PhD Program in Social Welfare – PhD Advising Form

Financial Resources

Graduate Assistantships:

Current information about graduate assistantships can be found at the UH Mānoa Graduate Division website. Please visit the Graduate Division website for detailed information about eligibility, compensation, benefits, etc. of graduate assistantships.

CSWE Scholarships and Fellowships:

More Information about CSWE Scholarships and Fellowships

Throughout its history, CSWE has been committed to increasing the participation of ethnic minorities in the social work/social welfare profession. One important aspect in achieving this objective is preparing an adequate ethnic minority labor force to provide leadership in the profession. Another way that CSWE does this is by providing a number of resources, such as an online events calendar that would be useful in training and professional development. Furthermore, the following programs showcase this commitment to the diversity of the social work field.

MFP—Doctoral Students:

For more information, please visit, the CSWE website: MFP-Doctoral-Students

Scholars Program:

The CSWE Scholars Program is designed to provide both senior and junior scholars the opportunity to work on research projects or programmatic initiatives of their choosing and in line with CSWE priorities. This Program is designed to provide both senior scholars, faculty members, and junior scholars such as doctoral students or individuals recently completing their doctoral dissertation the opportunity to work on projects and initiatives of interest to the scholar as well as to CSWE.

Carl A. Scott Memorial Fund:

The Carl A. Scott Memorial Fund was established by the CSWE Board of Directors in recognition of Carl A. Scott’s contributions to CSWE and the social work profession. The components of the Fund includes an annual lecture series given at the annual program meeting, a publication program, and scholarship assistance–two scholarships in the amount of $500 each are awarded to students who have demonstrated a commitment to work for equity and social justice in social work.

East West Center:

More Information about East West Center Scholarships

The East-West Center offers a wide variety of both short- and long-term programs for individuals. Academic scholarships and fellowships as well as educational exchange and professional development programs are available. Please visit the East West Center website http://www.eastwestcenter.org/ for information on student scholarships and fellowships.

Ford Foundation:

More Information about Ford Foundation Fellowships

The vast majority of Ford Foundation grants go to organizations. But individuals may apply for fellowships for advanced degrees in areas of interest to the foundation. Recipients are selected by universities and other organizations that receive grants from the foundation to support fellowships.

Other Sources:

To see other sources of financial aid opportunities please visit the Department of Social Work Financial Aid website.

For more information, please review the information on this site, or contact Jennifer Kishida, PhD Program Assistant, at jenkishi@hawaii.edu.