This scholarship honours the many contributions and legacy of Dr. David Este to the profession of social work and reflects his desire to support diversity and equity in the profession.
"This award ensures that we have Black scholars and students, and that we transform all our systems, whether justice, health or social services, to support Black flourishing,”
"More Black social workers are needed to truly understand the lived experience of Black communities, and how social workers can do anti-racism work."
- Dr. Ellen Perrault, BSW’93, MSW’95, PhD’09, Dean of the Faculty of Social Work.
The award is offered to thesis-based, graduate applicants who self-identify as persons of Black/African descent.
If the total amount received from all donors does not reach the endowment goal of $25,000.00 by January 31, 2026, the funds will be used to fund the award on an annual basis until the funds are completely depleted. Please note the University shall not be required to return any portion of the gifts already paid.
