Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship

Overview

The Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship awards $1,500 to a female college student majoring in a STEM-related area of study. To qualify, you must be either— a member of the US Armed Forces, enrolled in an ROTC program, an honorably discharged veteran of the US Armed Forces, a direct descendant of an AFCEA member, or an honorably discharged member of the Armed Forces. You must be a sophomore, a junior, or a graduate student attending a school in or residing in the states of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, or Alabama. Two letters of recommendation and a personal statement are required for the application.

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 May 1, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.afcea.org

What you'll need

Recommendation letter

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great

Essay

Write an essay to apply.

FAQ

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it?

Financial need is determined by the information you enter into your FAFSA. It's the difference between how much it's going to cost you to go to college, your 'cost of attendance (COA)', minus how much of this cost can you / your family cover, your 'Expected Family Contribution (EFC)'. If your EFC is lower than your COA, you have financial need! If you're not sure about your EFC or COA, reach out to a Mos advisor for help!

What is a letter of recommendation?

A letter of recommendation (letter of rec) is a letter written by someone in your life who can speak to your achievements, positive traits, and potential. It's basically a summary of why you're great and deserve the scholarship or funding you're applying for! Typically, students ask teachers, mentors, coaches, or employers (never family or friends). FYI: You have to ask someone to write a letter of rec for you.