Erin Langhofer, MSW, LCSW Scholarship Fund

This scholarship opportunity was established in memory of Erin Langhofer. Erin was a graduate of the University of Kansas and a practicing therapist in the Kansas City area working with survivors of domestic violence. She had a bright future ahead of her when she was killed from a random act of gun violence. The scholarship fund was established to honor her memory and continue the good she was doing in the world, by assisting students in the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare at the University of Kansas.

Eligibility: 

Students eligible to apply for this assistance shall:

  • Be students planning to pursue a Masters in Social Welfare
  • Be attending the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare

Candidates will be selected from an application completed by their Field Practicum Instructor or Liaison that will be used to identify individuals that are doing outstanding work in the field. This pool of candidates will be further reviewed by the School of Social Welfare Scholarship Committee to select the top 2 candidates.

Amount:$5,000

Deadline: April 15

Questions? Contact: Kristin Trendel, Associate Dean of the School of Social Welfare at katrendel@ku.edu.


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