University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice

The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice values national service and commitment to the social sector. Therefore, AmeriCorps and Teach For America applicants will receive a waived application fee and those admitted to any master’s program will receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award match up to $5,000 for Segal award funds being applied towards Crown School tuition. Award matching is offered at the point of admission and applicants should identify their Segal award amount in the given field on the application. Requests for matching the award post-enrollment will be considered if funds remain available. In addition to matching the Segal Education Award, AmeriCorps and Teach for America alumni will be considered for additional merit awards.

For more than 100 years, The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice has defined the fields of social work, social welfare policy, and social sector leadership. Today, Crown Family School is one of the top ranked graduate schools of social work in the world and has an interdisciplinary faculty doing cutting-edge research in areas such as criminal justice reform, urban education, and nonprofit management. Our diverse students arrive with intelligence, insight, and a commitment to social change. They leave with a firm theoretical foundation, analytical skills, and the hands-on experience to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the most vulnerable people in our society.