INTRODUCTION:
Dr. Swan walked on early in 2013. He left an enormous impact in Rocky Boy, Montana and Indian communities across the United States. There are frankly too many details of his life to share, but above all, Dr. Swan was interested in leaving the world a better place. His
career in education was a testament to that, and this scholarship is designed to help provide its recipients with support in achieving greater educational or military credentials.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS:
The award will be presented to up to two (2) graduating seniors at the end of the school year. Each scholarship will be for $750 – payable after the first semester completed of post-secondary education or completion of basic military training.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduating high school senior (from any high school)
- Enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Tribe (preference will be given to those enrolled in the Chippewa Cree Tribe)
- Application Form – see attached (must be completed in its entirety or the applicant will not be considered)
- Copy of most recent high school transcript
- One letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, or community member specifically addressing why you are the best candidate for this scholarship
- 300-word essay (see below/attached for more details)
- Turned in no later than Friday, April 19, 2024 (see below for instructions)
- Must maintain at least a 2.50 GPA during first semester/quarter of college to collect the scholarship
ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS:
Attached to this application is a brief biography of Dr. Swan. Please read it prior to writing your essay. In 300 words or less, please describe how you will carry Dr. Swan’s legacy forward. Please be specific on how you will aid in making an impact on others and make the world a better place as Dr. Swan did in his life.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Submit all application components listed above no later than Friday, April 19, 2024 (at noon MDT) to the following address to be considered.
Dr. Robert J. Swan Memorial Scholarship
435 Oats Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4757 (fax)
diane.g.swan@gmail.com
Please find the link to the full application below
http://www.rjsandassociatesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bob-Swan-Scholarship-2024.pdf
If you are unable to access the full application, please email roseswan@gmail.com for assistance.