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The James F. Swift Scholarship

2023 Scholarship Application Dates: Applications are open February 1, 2023 until 11:59 PM on April 1, 2023

The Scranton Area Community Foundation has established the James F. Swift Scholarship to assist students from Lackawanna County high schools who plan to continue their education in a college or university program. This $5,000 scholarship, renewable for a total of 4 years, is offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice. 20 students will be selected annually for this award.

The James F. Swift Scholarship Eligibility:

Students must be:

AND

If you meet these requirements, you may be eligible. The Scranton Area Community Foundation invites you to apply for a scholarship.

Starting in 2023, applications for the James F. Swift Scholarship will be completed through the Scranton Area Community Foundation’s Universal Scholarship application at the link below:

APPLY NOW FOR THE JAMES F. SWIFT SCHOLARSHIP

 

NOTE: Approximately 75% of recipients chosen will be attending one of the above schools.


2022 James F. Swift Scholarship Recipients


About the James F. Swift Scholarship Award

The James F. Swift Scholarship Fund has awarded over $3.7 million since 2008, benefiting over 280 local students to date.

Created in 2002 through a gift by Mr. James F. Swift to the Scranton Area Community Foundation, the James F. Swift Scholarship Fund provides support for higher education for students graduating from high schools in Lackawanna County. Following Mr. Swift’s death in 2006, the Scranton Area Community Foundation gratefully received a significant gift from his estate to the scholarship fund which has allowed a great number of students from Lackawanna County the opportunity to pursue their academic and professional goals through higher education.

For more information on the Scranton Area Foundation and the James F. Swift Scholarship Fund, please contact us at grants@safdn.org


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