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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Varies
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
In 1966, Karl Rehfeld and his wife, Lea, moved to Muncie to begin a social work program at Ball State. In the 10 years that followed, the program emerged from a few courses to a full department with a curriculum accredited by the Council on Social Work Education in 1974.
In keeping with their dedication to helping students in the social work major, the Rehfelds provided a financial gift to the Ball State Foundation in 1981 to provide financial assistance for social work majors. With gratitude to the Rehfelds, their department provides this resource to students majoring in social work.
Benefits
The award amount is based on fund availability, scholarship, and/or financial need.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Rehfeld scholarship, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be full-time, undergraduate student majoring in social work.
- Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for scholarship.
- Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for financial assistance, with demonstrated financial need.
- Service to Social Work profession.
Awards may be renewed for subsequent years provided the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Social Work
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
15 Mar 2026
Complete the application and return to the Department March 15, of Social Work, Health Professions Building, HB 501,Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid March 15, (FAFSA). This is required for a financial assistance grant andoptional for the scholarship grant.For additional information and to find theFAFSA website, click on the Ball StateOffice of Financial Aid website.
Deadline: March 15
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