Connecticut ¡Adelante!

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! Accepted students are eligible to receive $2,500 in tuition assistance each semester during the two-year program, for a total of up to $10,000. Students can also apply for the School Social Work Program, which also provides tuition assistance to eligible, matriculated students.

Why You Should Apply

As a Connecticut ¡Adelante! student, you will:

• Strengthen your language and bicultural skills with specialized 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

Eligibility Criteria

Priority is given to students who meet one of the following criteria:

• Have a home address from an Alliance School District as designated by the Connecticut State Department of Education
• Meet the income criteria for Federal Pell Grant eligibility
• Have a current salary below Connecticut’s living wage as identified by the MIT Living Wage Calculator
• Demonstrates financial hardship