Mary E. Vanden Bosch Zwaanstra Scholarship in Social Work and Gerontology

Mary Vanden Bosch Zwaanstra established this scholarship to promote scholarship and interest in gerontological social work and to encourage students to consider seriously the strengths and challenges of elderly persons in a youth oriented culture. She wishes to honor the lives and contributions of the elderly and desires to reward students who choose to practice professionally in this area.

Basic criteria:

• entering junior or senior year (with first preference given to students entering their senior year)
• making satisfactory academic progress
• committed to the field of gerontology and principles of social justice, as demonstrated by personal aptitudes and testimony, backed by actions (volunteer service and/or work experience) and intentional choice of a field placement in gerontology in the senior year
• submit a course paper(s) and/or essay in which the cause of the elderly is argued in a clear and cogent way from the perspective of a social worker
• financial need is not required

Renewal criteria: Students who wish to be considered for renewal must file a new application each year and will be given equal consideration with other candidates.