THE GREGORY C. KECK SCHOLARSHIP IN SOCIAL WORK

The Dr. Gregory C. Keck Scholarship in Social Work was established in 2005 by Dr. Gregory C. Keck. Dr. Keck is the founder and director of the Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio, specializing in working with adoptive families whose children experienced early trauma. He has been an advocate for children, family, and professionals in the foster care and adoption system providing valuable educational tools, training, and support services both nationally and internationally since 1990. Dr. Keck has also published numerous articles and co-authored two books on the topic: Adopting the Hurt Child and Parenting the Hurt Child.

The scholarship will be awarded annually to either a graduate or undergraduate student(s) majoring in social work with preference given to students who have previously been in foster care or who have been adopted. If no student meets the above listed criteria, it is preferred that the student be majoring in social work with an emphasis in adoption and foster care. Students currently working in the foster care or adoption field may also qualify. The recipient(s) shall be selected annually by the director of the School of Social Work, in coordination with the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

We will be offering 1 scholarship @ $500 to be awarded for fall 2017.

The School of Social Work

College of Health Professions

Date: April 17, 2017

To: SOCIAL WORK MAJORS

From: Tim McCarragher, Ph.D., LISW-S

Director, Associate Professor

Re: GREGORY C. KECK SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Please read description thoroughly for qualifications needed

Submission deadline is Monday, May 1, 2017, April 26, 201

RETURN to Janice Cuddy, Polsky 411F or

email: or fax: 330-972-5739

Name______

Current Address______

UA I.D. #______Phone______E-mail______

Grade Level______GPA______Expected Date of Graduation______

Check any of the following that apply to you:

______lived in foster care

______currently working in foster care/adoption field

______majoring in social work with an emphasis in adoption and foster care

Please provide a brief typed statement (attached to this application) explaining any of the items you checked.

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Date of Application Signature