The NASW Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit as established by the IRS. This tax status means that donations towards any of our programs are considered charitable contributions and are thus tax deductible. The NASW-NC Award Funds, which is within the Foundation, was specifically established to "house” donations dedicated for and restricted for the use of the North Carolina Chapter and to benefit social workers who are members of the Chapter. Our Chapter programs provide student awards, conference scholarships and vital support for those in the social work profession. 

Donations to any of the five NASW-NC Award Funds is 100% tax deductible and 100% of your donation goes towards awards.

The NASW-NC Presidents' Award provides an annual award of $1,000 to an MSW student member of NASW-NC from a CSWE accredited social work program in North Carolina. This is an award that honors past NASW-NC presidents and is awarded to MSW students who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and potential.

Click here to make a donation to the NASW-NC Presidents' Award Fund. Your donation is 100% tax deductible and 100% of your donation goes towards awards.

The purpose of the NASW-NC Toby Brown Award is to recognize Toby Brown's commitment to BSW education and BSW students through the development of a scholarship award. This scholarship fund was established in memory of and to honor Dr. James S. Toby Brown who died on May 4, 1995. He was an Assistant Professor of Social Work at North Carolina State University and was a much-recognized educator and practitioner.

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The NASW-NC Equity and Inclusion Student Award provides an annual monetary award and NASW membership to Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) students enrolled in a Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited social work program in North Carolina. This is an award that supports the inclusion of a diverse chapter membership and is open to current and not yet members of NASW North Carolina.

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 The NASW-NC Kelly Spangler Student Award provides an annual monetary award and NASW membership to Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) students enrolled in a Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited social work program in North Carolina. This is an award that supports social work students in North Carolina who intend to pursue a career in public health, health care and/or integrated health care social work.

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The NASW-NC Kathy Boyd Conference Scholarship Award is designed for social workers who are beginning their professional career and have graduated with their social work degree within the past 3 years. Two award winners will be selected for each of NASW’s annual conferences, and the award covers the cost of the conference registration.

Click here to make a donation to the NASW-NC Kathy Boyd Conference Scholarship Award Fund. Your donation is 100% tax deductible and 100% of your donation goes towards awards.