The Academy

The Detroit Tri-County Social Work Health Career Opportunity Academy (The Academy) is recruiting junior and senior BSW students for The Ambassadors Program. The goal of the program is to prepare BSW junior/senior students to provide culturally responsive health care practices in underserved communities.

Details

This training program is set to begin January 2024 and is seeking applicants. Selected participants will receive a $2,100 scholarship and a $2,100 stipend. Students will have the opportunity to participate in self-guided learning activities, seminars, clinical training opportunities, case management, and mentorship. Applications will close January 5, 2024 at 12 pm.

Eligibility

Currently a junior or senior in the BSW program at Wayne State University. Or, if transferring from a community college, participants will need a minimum of 30 transferrable credits to support their readiness to move toward application to the BSW program
Interested in healthcare social work
Participants must conduct their senior internship or volunteer opportunities in the Detroit-Tri County area
From an educationally or economically disadvantaged background as determined by HRSA criteria
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Meet criteria from HRSA for U.S. federal funding

The application and additional information about eligibility can be found on our website.

Information sessions

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 3 - 4 pm on Zoom - RSVP HERE
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 12 - 1 pm on Zoom - RSVP HERE

Have questions? Contact Professor Bridget Weller at bridget.e.weller@wayne.edu.