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Scranton Area Foundation
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321 Spruce Street
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503
Phone (570) 347-6203
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Home Scholarships James F. Swift Scholarship

The Scranton Area Foundation has established the James F. Swift Scholarship to assist students from Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania high schools, who plan to continue their education in a college or university program.

Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution, preferably one of the Lackawanna County colleges or universities, of the student’s choice.

Learn more about James Swift and his desire to support higher education.

James F. Swift Scholarships

$4000 Scholarships from James F. Swift Scholarship Program

 

Students who are -

  • Graduating high school seniors from a public, private or charter school in Lackawanna County,

AND

  • Planning to enroll for the first time in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, preferably one of the following Lackawanna County schools:
  • Baptist Bible College
  • Johnson College
  • Keystone College
  • Lackawanna College
  • Marywood University
  • Pennsylvania State University/Worthington
  • University of Scranton

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

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

 

Application Season is CLOSED

 

Learn more about James Swift and his desire to support higher education.

 

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Funds established today at the Scranton Area Foundation will provide an essential stream of income decades ahead to meet the needs of our changing community.

If you are interested in philanthropic endeavors which will influence the well-being of our community, then contact us to learn how we can help.