The Ruth Taylor Scholarship Awards
United Way is proud to work with the Westchester County Department of Social Services and the Urban League to offer the Ruth Taylor Scholarship Awards to aspiring public service professionals.
The application for the 2026-27 scholarship can be downloaded below. The deadline for all materials to be submitted is Monday, June 1, 2026. Scholarships are awarded for the fall semester. Eligible individuals must be residents of Westchester County pursuing graduate-level education on a full-time basis at accredited U.S. colleges or schools in social welfare or public health. Criteria used in evaluating applications are public service, financial need, and scholastic capacity.
Who should apply
This scholarship is for students who are:
- Residents of Westchester County, NY
- Enrolled full-time in an accredited graduate program
- Studying Social Work or Public Health
Application requirements
To apply, students must submit:
- A personal essay
- Academic transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Documentation of financial need
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
APPLICATION
RUTH TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
For more information contact: Tyler Schultz at 914-997-6700 x735 or via email at tschultz@uwwp.org.