Scholarships

Daniel J. Kimber Scholarship Program

The Daniel J. Kimber Scholarship Program has been established in memory of Daniel Jarrod Kimber, a valued employee of Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union. This scholarship is to provide high school senior students with a portion of the funds needed to attend college. Scholarships will be awarded based on high school academic achievement, school/community involvement and submission of an essay.

Three scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,000 each to graduates who plan to continue their education at an accredited college, junior college or university no later than the Fall 2025 semester.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Application must be submitted and received by Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union (SWACU) on or before March 31, 2025 at 5:00 pm CST.
Send an official copy of your transcript to be postmarked on or before March 25, 2025. Official transcripts must be certified by a high school official and remain unopened in order to be considered.
Do not include a picture, reference letters or resume.
For questions, email [email protected].

Requirements

Applicant must be a SWACU member and be the primary member on the Membership Savings account.
Account must have a minimum balance of $5 and be in good standing.
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior (graduation dates May or June 2025).
Applicant must complete the entire Daniel J. Kimber Scholarship application.
Submit an essay explaining: What are your financial success strategies as a student?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Illegible entries and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications will not be returned and will become the property of SWACU.
SWACU employees, volunteers and their families are not eligible.
Scholarships may be used for tuition at an accredited college, junior college or university.
The winning entries will be chosen at the discretion of the SWACU Scholarship Committee.
The 3 recipients will be notified on or before June 1, 2025, by mail, e-mail or phone.
- Recipients will be required to:
  - Sign a Photo Release Waiver
  - Submit a high-resolution photo (preferably a senior photo).
  - Provide information for their university/college's Financial Aid Office.