Scholarship Timeline & Schedule

Below is our schedule for granting scholarships each year:

  • Application submission period opens: February 1
  • Application submission period ends: March 31
  • Successful Applicants Notified by: June 15
  • Scholarships Funded: August – September 

FAQ's

Please refer to the following questions which may guide you in the preparation and submission of your application.

Yes, you may mail your application to the following address.  It must be postmarked no later than March 31st.

SWAY Foundation
24654 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Suite 103-226
Peoria, AZ 85383

Scholarship awards may vary, but are expected to be at least be $1,500 and could be as high as $5,000 per submission.

Yes, you must be enrolled in a four-year university with a declared major of accounting or equivalent to be eligible.

Scholarship Application

If you would like to apply for a scholarship please download and complete the attached application.  All applications must be submitted by email no later than 5pm Arizona time on March 31st.  Any applications submitted after this date may not be considered.

Download Application
Teacher Recommendation Form

Scholarship Application Instructions

 Make sure to follow directions! Applications with missing or incorrect information will be excluded from consideration. 

  • Applicants must complete the Application in full and remit all necessary documents to be eligible (see below). 
  • Take the time needed to submit a neat and thoughtful application early. Print your application and answer all questions neatly and thoroughly. 
  • Ask a school counselor, teacher, or parent to review and provide feedback on your application.

 Selection will be based on academic achievement, extracurricular and volunteer activities, recommendation letters, and any specific criteria listed. Essays submitted will be judged on thought, content, clarity, neatness, spelling, and grammar. 

 All applications must be emailed or postmarked by midnight (Arizona time) on March 31, 2025. No exceptions. 

 Upon being awarded a scholarship, winners will be notified in June 2025. All funds will be sent directly to the scholarship office of the school indicated by the student by September 2025. 

 A complete application must contain the following: 

  • A complete signed application 
  • Essay (2 page double-spaced max) 
  • Letter of Recommendation from a School Teacher or Counselor