MHSPD School Social Worker Career Pathway
Program Details
The
Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration (MHSPD) grant is a collaborative partnership led by the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) with the San José State University (SJSU) School of Social Work - a minority-serving institution, and fourteen Santa Clara County school districts with high need schools.
The goal of this grant program is to create a workforce pipeline that will bring
credentialed school social work professionals to provide integrated support and family and community engagement at high-needs schools.
Financial Support through the MHSPD Grant
Earning a Master's in Social Work and Pupil Personnel Services Credential through partnership with the San José State University School of Social Work affords access to scholarship and stipend opportunities.
Students enrolled in Masters in Social Work with Pupil Personnel Services Credential in Social Work (MSW + PPSC) are eligible for a scholarhip that covers tuition fees and/or living expenses.
AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIP:
- Up to $59,000 for MSW+PPSC candidates
REQUIREMENTS:
What Type of Jobs You Can Get after Finishing this Program?
- Credentialed School Social Worker
Who are the Best Candidates for this Program?
- People who want to become a school social worker and who have a bachelor's degree
- Students enrolled in Master of Social Work program at SJSU
- Newly hired school social workers
- Retained school social workers
Applying for the MHSPD Scholarship
Application is currently not open. The application process for Cohort 3 is contingent upon the availability of grant funding!
FAQs
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Is there a cost associated with the application?
There is no cost associated with the application. -
How long will it take for the administrator to contact me about my application?
It may take up to one to two months for an administrator to contact you.
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