College of Social Work

Supports priorities of the College, including technology augmentation, student support, emerging programs such as gerontological social work, among others.

Provides scholarships to approved candidates for a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree based on need and academic ability

Supports students in the College of Social Work who are experiencing acute financial need.

Supports income awarded bi-annually to a student or students of College of Social Work who demonstrate academic excellence

Support comprehensive efforts of the LiFEsports Initiative.

Supports the College's efforts to participate in events around current issues affecting our society

Supports social work students (BSSW, MSW, or PhD) who need to take the social work licensure exam but show financial need in doing so. Support can include: students’ exam prep; registration; cost of the exam for both in-state and out-of-state students.

Supports the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Recovery at The Ohio State University. Funds housed and managed at the College of Social Work.

The Age-Friendly Columbus and Franklin County initiative, housed at the College of Social Work, will provide students and faculty the opportunity to work in collaboration with older adults to support a high quality of life for people of all ages. Central Ohio’s 65+ population is expected to double in the next 35 years. Age-Friendly works to ensure that as people age and their abilities change, their communities are able to provide easy access to services, amenities, and opportunities. Donations to this fund will be used at the discretion of the Director of Age-Friendly to support general operating costs, research, and programmatic needs.

Supports College of Social Work students yearly trip to Washington, DC to experience policy analysis, advocacy and to be the change in our nations capital.

Established November 18, 2021, with gifts from friends and colleagues of Dean Thomas "Tom" Gregoire; used to support students in recovery from substance use disorders or students who are enrolled in the College of Social Work who wish to pursue a career in the addictions field. The fund is named after his parents and is in honor of Dean Thomas Gregoire for his unwavering service to the College of Social Work and commitment to those challenged by substance use disorders.