The grantee organization selects up to five students, secures work assignments, disburses funds, and monitors student performance. Two-year academic institutions are not eligible for this grant. MSW student enrolled in accredited colleges and universities nationwide. Established in 1989 as a tribute to Verne LaMarr Lyons, the scholarship was established to create educational opportunities for social work students who are interested in improving health care delivery systems in predominantly African American communities. Awards are available for the purpose of encouraging ethnic minority students to pursue doctoral degrees and become college level teachers.
Preference is given to science, engineering and mathematics students.
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