NKU Working with Underserved Populations Scholarship Program (WUPSP)

What is WUPSP?

WUPSP is a group of federal grant programs designed to increase the number of helping professionals by offering financial support during schooling and for the first few years of post-grad working life.

What does WUPSP offer? 

Up to $3,500/yr in scholarships

Paid internships – stipend up to $7,500

Stipend after graduation up to $7,500 (designed to boost wages for the first two years of working in the field)

Who is a good fit for WUPSP?

NKU students going into the helping professions:

• BSW
• MSW
• Counseling
• Psychology
• Human Services and Addictions

What are other eligibility requirements?

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 
• Plan to complete required field experience placements and corresponding courses, according to academic program. 
• Commit to working with underserved populations after graduation.

Apply Today

Contact Jude Thornton at thorntonm4@nku.edu with any questions.