Allison Thomas Swanberg Memorial Scholarship
Allison Thomas Swanberg was a selfless, proud, and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend to many. Lifelong resident of Arvada Colorado, Allison dedicated much of her life to serving her community. Allison's passion for service touched the lives of many in her community, and is exemplified by her position as the Scholarship and Grant Coordinator at Arvada West High School, the school she attended as well as her three daughters. In this role, she helped countless students apply for and receive scholarship aid, allowing numerous students to pursue their dreams. She passed away in June 2022 at the young age of 62 years old. This scholarship will continue Allison’s legacy of helping students achieve their educational goals, no matter the stage in their journey.
Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student attending a Colorado college or university who has at least a 3.0 GPA and community service or volunteering experience may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us what community service means to you and how you plan to give back to your community through your career.
What does community service mean to you and how do you plan to give back to your community through your career?
Winners and Finalists
March 2024
March 2023
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The application deadline is Feb 14, 2025. Winners will be announced on Mar 14, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Mar 14, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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