Serve your community and the growing Spanish-speaking population in Connecticut by applying for our new scholarship program for bilingual Master of Social Work (MSW) students, Connecticut ¡Adelante!
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Scholarships Available
Students who are enrolled in our in-person MSW program can apply for Connecticut ¡Adelante! Beginning Fall 2025, accepted students can receive up to $5,000 in tuition assistance.
Why You Should Apply
As a Connecticut ¡Adelante! student, you will:
- Strengthen your language and bicultural skills with specialized bi-lingual courses
- Gain practical experience by interning at local community-based organizations and agencies that serve Spanish-speaking communities
- Prepare for a career serving the mental health needs of Spanish-speaking youth and families in Connecticut
Student Eligibility
Priority is given to students who meet one of the following criteria:
- Resident of Connecticut
- Reside in Alliance School District as designated by the Connecticut State Department of Education or financially eligible, Federal Pell Grant
- Have a current salary below Connecticut’s living wage as identified by the MIT Living Wage Calculator
- Overall GPA 3.0 or higher
- Pass language proficiency test
Prospective students can learn more about our MSW application process and curriculum at our Apply for MSW and MSW Coursework pages.
More Information
Contact Eunices Pineda, Program Assistant, or Milagros Marrero-Johnson, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement