The Centre for Studies on Poverty and Social Citizenship (CSPSC) is excited to invite you to our upcoming symposium, themed From Housing Crisis to Affordable Housing: Organizations rallying together, strengthening capacities and addressing the housing crisis in Ottawa. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Richcraft Hall,2nd Floor, Room 2220.

This event brings together community organizations, advocates, researchers, and policymakers to explore real solutions to Ottawa鈥檚 housing crisis. It is an excellent opportunity for students interested in social policy, community work, poverty reduction, housing, or advocacy to learn, network, and engage with leaders in the field.

Present Your Work

Social Work students are invited to contribute to the symposium by participating as a:

• Poster presenter
• Volunteer

If you would like to present or volunteer, please sign up here:

All students are welcome to attend the symposium. Please register using the link here:  or by visiting the CSPSC website. A QR code and direct link are available on the event page for quick access.

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Internal Donor-Funded Bursary Awards for Undergraduate Students in Social Work 2025-26

Please see the information below with descriptions and eligibility criteria for the awards. Please note that students can apply for multiple awards if they meet eligibility criteria. However, funds may be fairly allocated among all eligible applicants. Large-value awards are typically divided among several recipients.

Please note that students are required to include a rationale for their application and submit accurate, detailed estimates of their academic and living expenses and resources/revenue from September 1, 2025, to April 31, 2026. For an example of how to complete the budget portion of the application, please see the email sent to all students on Thursday, October 2, 2025, titled “Internal Donor-Funded Bursary Awards for Undergraduate Students in Social Work 2025-26” from SSWAdministrator@cunet.carleton.ca.

If any students are unable to access the information on the email or application form on our website, please contact the Undergraduate Administrator, Gabrielle Crete (gabrielle.crete@carleton.ca).

Deadline to apply: Closed

• Catherine Jane Lees Memorial Award

Awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate student who identifies as a woman and is proceeding from first to second year in a Bachelor of Social Work program. Eligible students will demonstrate academic enthusiasm, and consideration will given to students in financial need. Application is required. Recipients may not receive this award more than once. Established in 2023 by the estate of Catherine Jane Lees MSW/97.

Amount available: $2,000

Eligibility: Students who proceeded from the first year in 2024-25 into the second year in 2025-26 of the Bachelor of Social Work program.

• Social Work Award for Indigenous, Black and Racialized Students

Awarded annually to an undergraduate student who is Indigenous, Black, or a member of a Racialized group and is enrolled in the first year of the Bachelor of Social Work program.  Recipients must demonstrate financial need, must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants or protected persons) and must demonstrate a dedication to promoting social justice and social change within Indigenous or Racialized communities.  Application is required. Endowed in 2021 by Jennifer Murakami BSW/97, MSW/04, and other Social Work alumni.

Amount available: $2,500

Eligibility: Indigenous, Black or a member of a Racialized group and is enrolled in the first year of the Bachelor of Social Work program for the 2025-26 academic year.

• Brian MacIntosh Bursary in Social Work

Awarded annually to one or more senior undergraduate or graduate students in the School of Social Work who require financial assistance in order to continue to complete their studies at 杏吧原创 University.  Recipients must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrant or a protected person) and must also meet OSAP’s Ontario residency requirement.  Recipients must also demonstrate financial need.  Endowed in 2006 by family, friends and colleagues, in memory of Brian MacIntosh.  Brian was a child protection worker at the Children’s Aid Society of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry in Cornwall.  He graduated from the 杏吧原创 University School of Social Work in 2003.  He died in a boat accident in September 2003.

Amount available: $4,000

Eligibility: Senior undergraduate student in the School of Social Work who requires financial assistance in order to continue to complete their studies at 杏吧原创 University.

• Doug & Ollie Bullock Award

Awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in the School of Social Work.  Preference will be given to those studying in the Centre for Studies in Poverty and Social Citizenship. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrant or a protected person), meet OSAP’s Ontario residency requirements and demonstrate financial need. Endowed in  2012 by Douglas Bullock, MSW/83.

Amount available: $30,000

Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in the School of Social Work.  Preference will be given to those studying in the Centre for Studies in Poverty and Social Citizenship.

Successful applicants will be notified by the Awards and Financial Aid Office.

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As of October 1, 2025, the registration requirements for all new College applicants will include submitting a vulnerable sector check. Including a vulnerable sector check as a registration requirement is an additional tool to safeguard the public from potential harm.

Please note: As this is a new registration requirement, current registrants will not be required to submit a vulnerable sector check. This will apply to all new applications beginning October 1, 2025.

Check out the below for more information about this new registration requirement.

Questions?

Contact the College鈥檚 Registration and Renewals Department:

• registration@ocswssw.org
• 416-972-9882 or 1-877-828-9380 (toll free)

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Dive into the world of social work with the from 杏吧原创 University’s Bachelor of Social Work Student Society (BSWSS), hosted by first-year BSW students Geraldine Ernest and Kayla Escoffery. Join them as they talk to a number of community advocates and social work professionals about working with marginalized communities, different career paths in social work, and social issues existing in the profession.

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Brenda Morris, Associate Professor at the School of Social Work, is one of five recipients of the 2024-25 Future Learning Innovation Fellowship. The fellowship provides funding and support for instructors to explore innovative technologies that address defined teaching and learning challenges. Brenda is exploring how generative AI can enhance social work education by preparing students for evolving digital practice environments. Learn more about the recipients’ projects.

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Please join the School of Social Work and the Centre for Studies on Poverty and Social Citizenship as we celebrate our 75th and 50th anniversaries with a series of events taking place on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

9:00 am – 10:00 am EST
Webinar: Sharing the Gifts of Social Work Education in Africa
Join us for a panel discussion of the partnership between faculty at the University of Hargeisa and 杏吧原创 University as they developed the Hargeisa School of Social Work.  Panelists Nimo Bokore, Mukhtaar Caabi, Keltun Ebyan, and Alan Moscovitch will discuss the history of the School of Social Work at 杏吧原创 University, the story of the development of the Hargeisa School of Social Work, and the contributions of both schools to their communities.

Please follow this link to register.

12:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST
Centre for Studies on Poverty and Social Citizenship 50th Anniversary Lunch
The CSPSC will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a lunch and keynote address from Natalie Appleyard of Citizens for Public Justice.  The keynote will be followed by a Q&A session and networking.

Please register for the CSPSC 50th Anniversary Lunch here.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm EST
Emerging Scholars Panel: Moving into the Future of Social Work Research and Practice
PhD candidates in the School of Social Work will share their dissertation research findings and answer questions relating to their studies and research. Light refreshments will be provided.

Please register for the Emerging Scholars panel here.

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After moving their family from T眉rkiye to Canada and completing undergraduate studies that built on their previous degrees, married couple Fatma and Ozgur Turker embarked on the next step of their academic journeys. Fatma, driven by a passion for mental health, and Ozgur, drawn to social policy, found their shared path in 杏吧原创鈥檚 .

Both note that their program peers were a significant influence on their education.

鈥淭he diversity of experiences and perspectives that our peers brought to the classroom was invaluable,鈥� says Ozgur. 鈥淭heir insights challenged and expanded my own understanding of the world and structural social work 鈥� making my education a truly transformative experience.鈥�

Fatma echoes this sentiment: 鈥淥ur friends all had different experiences and brought their perspectives to the classroom.

Read the

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Congratulations to MSW student Kofo Iziomon on the release of her CBC Ottawa Creator Network documentary titled . Kofo created and directed the documentary which features her children Joel and Precious (a student in the BSW program).

CBC News article:

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Are you thinking about doing a PhD in Social Work at 杏吧原创 University.  Please join us at our Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm EST.  Sign up available on our PhD Admissions webpage.

Find more information about our PhD program

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