The Center provides a one-time academic scholarship to a college student attending a college or university in Maryland , Northern Virginia or the District of Columbia in the field of social work.

The Teresa C. Wilk Memorial Scholarship is in tribute to the tireless efforts of a professional social worker. Teresa Wilk was a licensed clinical social worker who served as the agency's grant writer and community advocate for children and families from 1993 to 1997. In 1999, she was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer and passed away in May 2000. Her wisdom, dedication and talent left a lasting impression on the Center, and in return a scholarship fund in Teresa's name has been established. The Center is committed to recognizing a deserving scholarship recipient who demonstrates community service to vulnerable populations, especially children, and leadership qualities and dedication to social work that Teresa Wilk showed not only during her time at the Center for Child Protection and Family Support but in her lifetime.

Applications for the 2009 cycle will be available after September 1, 2008 and are due February 27, 2009. To request a packet or for more information, contact ccpfs@centerchildprotection.org or 202-544-3144.

For information on scholarship recipients, click here.

To contribute to the Teresa C. Wilk Memorial scholarship, click here.