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Malcolm C. Braudaway Endowed Scholarship

 An Associate Professor of Social Work, Dr. Malcolm Braudaway was an early pioneer in undergraduate social work education. His leadership was invaluable in the development of the Social Work Program at Northwestern State University. The Department of Sociology and Social Work, under the direction of Millard Bienvenu, Ph.D., hired Mr. Braudaway in 1972 as an Assistant Professor of Social Work from the Family Court of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Malcolm brought to the University his practice wisdom, insight into people and a firm professional knowledge base. While at NSU, he was instrumental in obtaining national accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education for the Social Work Program from 1977 to 1996. He was promoted to Associate Professor of Social Work in 1977 and named Program Director of Social Work. He remained in this position throughout his tenure at the University until his retirement in 1996.                                                              


 Malcolm attended Louisiana State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 1965. He later graduated with a Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas, at Little Rock, in 1970. He was honored by the Louisiana Council on Social Work Education in 1997 as an Outstanding Educator in the Social Work field. He served as president of the NSU Faculty Senate and the President's Advisory Council from 1983-1984.  

The quote was a favorite of Mr. Malcolm Braudaway, who like Emerson, possessed a unique wisdom and insight into people and human behavior. Soft-spoken and gentle in temperament, Malcolm was devoted to his profession and to his students. He passed away on September 18, 2003. He was well loved and respected by colleagues and students alike, and is deeply missed by all. Although a man of many many talents, one quality stood out about all others, Malcolm was a gentleman at all times.

 The Endowment Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Malcolm C. Braudaway and his contribution to the field of Social Work. Scholarships will be awarded to deserving students to support Malcolm's dreams of furthering student's education in becoming competent social work professionals. However, this endeavor cannot be accomplished without your help. Please join us in providing an ongoing tribute to this fine individual. There are two ways in which you can help to further our efforts: either by making a one-time donation or by making a monthly or quarterly pledge. The Department of Social Work faculty, staff, and students greatly appreciate your support in this endeavor.