For more than 50 years Portland State University's School of Social Work has been a leader in the training of graduate and undergraduate social workers in the State of Oregon. To this day, it remains the only public institution in the state awarding undergraduate degrees in social work.  Students in our programs come from diverse backgrounds, representing a spectrum of cultures and life experiences. That diversity enriches the classroom and creates a learning community where our students grow and learn in an intellectually—stimulating and culturally—responsive environment.

Giving Priorities

Maybelle Clark Macdonald Endowed Scholarship Fund for SSW
The fund supports Social Work Masters (MSW) students in the area of financial aid (scholarships, fellowships, student awards and prizes). Mrs. Macdonald supported the needs of women and children throughout her life.

School of Social Work Dreamers Scholarship
The School of Social Work (SSW) Dreamers Scholarship honors the goal of improving access and equity within all programs within SSW. This scholarship seeks to provide support to students who have a lived experience with structural oppression and inequity and who have experiences navigating and confronting these systems. This scholarship is offered to ALL students, regardless of citizenship status with preference to graduate students.

School of Social Work Student Emergency Fund
The School of Social Work Student Emergency Fund helps students in need by providing them with small, one time grants to cover emergency expenses such as groceries, gas, clothing, utilities, and other essentials.

School of Social Work Veteran Emergency Fund
This hardship fund is specifically for eligible students who identify as a veteran and experience hardship. It is made up of donations from faculty, staff, alumni, and other individual donors. The fund isn't intended to pay for tuition, fees, fines, or cost of attendance. 

Dean's Fund for Social Work Excellence
A discretionary fund to support achievement of the School of Social Work.

For more information, contact:
Kailin Mooney, Director of Development | 503-725-5031 | mooneyk@psuf.org