Kathleen Oberbeck Van Gorden received her MSSW in 1975. Kathleen’s mother, Bernice Oberbeck, and her husband, Reed Ray Van Gorden, established this scholarship to provide financial support to a social work student who exemplifies the same passion, spirit, and commitment to the field of child, youth and family services that Kathleen demonstrated throughout her career.
Program Level
BSW
MSW
Preferred Criteria
Child, Youth, and Family Services
Foster Care
Special Needs Adoption
Award Category
Fall Competition