About the Fund
The Carl A. Scott Memorial Fund was established by the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE's) Board of Directors in recognition of Carl A. Scott’s contributions to CSWE and the social work profession.
Carl Anderson Scott joined the staff of CSWE in 1968 as a senior consultant on minority groups; he retired in 1985 as the associate executive director. Before coming to CSWE he held practice and administrative positions in children and family service agencies and was director of admissions and assistant professor at the New York University School of Social Work. He received a BA in psychology and a master’s in social work from Howard University.
Scott was at the helm of CSWE’s early efforts to foster human diversity in social work education. He secured funding from governmental and private sources to recruit students and faculty members from minority groups to schools of social work. He guided five minority task forces in developing programs directed toward enhancing minority presence in curricula and other salient venues.
Of special note are the two minority fellowship programs he designed in 1974 and 1979, respectively: one to prepare mental health researchers, the other to prepare clinicians. These programs have provided doctoral fellowships to more than 600 recipients. Many of these fellowship recipients now serve as deans, directors, and faculty members in social work programs throughout the nation.
The Carl A. Scott Memorial Fund was developed to continue the legacy of equity and social justice in social work through building knowledge and furthering the well-being of individuals and their communities. These were the goals to which Scott devoted his life's work.
Goals
To meet the goals of the fund, the following annual events were initiated:
- Annual Lecture Series: Since 1988 the fund has sponsored a lecture at CSWE's Annual Program Meeting (APM).
- Book Scholarships: Two book scholarships in the amount of $500 each are awarded each academic year to students who demonstrate a commitment to work for racial, economic, and environmental justice in social work.
BSW Student Award
Tiffany Bethel
What program are you currently attending? Florida International University, Master of Social Work Program
Relevant Experience
Recent internship I recently completed my internship at Evolving Lives, a community-based organization that supports individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges. As a social work intern, I conducted intake assessments, helped facilitate group therapy sessions, and supported clients.
Social work interests
Primary interests: Disability advocacy, mental health, underserved communities, public health. Career goals: Master's degree in social work, public health; work in community-based settings.
Aspirations: Advocate for equitable acces to resources, promote indepence for people with disabilities
MSW Student Award
Katrina Castellanos
What program are you currently attending?
San Jose State University, Master of Social Work Program
Relevant Experience
Recent internship allowed her to direct social services at 4 low-income properties (3 counties) in California, assisting adults with medical equipment, food, and case management. She is pursuing her Master’s in Social Work (MSW) to better support vulnerable populations, especially those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Social work interests
My primary interest in Social Work and my "why" behind what drove me to this line of work is to help those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), while at the same time, honoring and welcoming anyone who is further marginalized or on the fringes of society.