SWIFT 22Scholarship
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Spring 2027 · Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

TheSWIFT 22 Scholarship

Scholars Working Inspiring Futures Together

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Award
$1,000
Applications open
November 2nd, 2026
Deadline
November 22nd, 2026
Recipient named
December 14th, 2026

Spring 2027 applications open November 2nd, 2026.

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The current opportunity

A one-semester award for a full-time Southern University student.

The SWIFT 22 Scholarship provides $1,000 toward the Spring 2027 semester for a full-time student at Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA, with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Applicants submit an application, an essay in MLA format (PDF only), an unofficial transcript, a resume, and a professional headshot. The strongest essays move on to a finalist interview, and the committee selects one recipient. The award covers only the semester it was applied for and does not renew.

Spring 2027 Scholarship

How the scholarship works.

The SWIFT 22 Scholarship is open to full-time students attending Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA, during the Spring 2027 semester. One award, one semester, two stages of review.

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Award
$1,000, applied to the Spring 2027 semester. One-time award. Not renewable.
Eligibility
Must be a full-time student at Southern University.
GPA requirement
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Required documents
Unofficial transcript, resume, and a professional headshot.
Essay format
At least 750 words, written in MLA format and uploaded as a PDF only.
Deadline
November 22nd, 2026
11:59 p.m. Central
Essay prompt
Describe a time you faced significant adversity and how you overcame it. How did this experience shape who you are today, and how will you use the lessons learned and your future success to uplift others and serve your community?
Essays must be in MLA format and submitted as a PDF only. At least 750 words.

Selection process

Your essay opens the door. Your interview carries you through it.

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Stage one

Essay evaluation

Submit your application, essay (MLA format, PDF only), unofficial transcript, resume, and professional headshot. The scholarship committee reads every essay and scores it against criteria set before review begins, so each applicant is measured the same way.

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Stage two

Finalist interviews

Applicants with the strongest essays are invited to a finalist interview with the committee. Interviews are held on Zoom and last about 20 minutes. After the interviews, the committee selects the scholarship recipient.

Timeline

From application to announcement.

The filled square marks where the Spring 2027 cycle is right now. A new timeline is posted for each semester the scholarship is offered.

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    Scholarship Recipients

    Recipients

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    Our First Scholarship Recipient Will Be Announced December 14th, 2026.

    Each recipient profile shares their name, photo, major, scholarship semester, and a short statement in their own words.

    Apply to be the first

    About

    About S.W.I.F.T. 22

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    S.W.I.F.T. 22 is the Spring 2025 line of the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at Southern University.

    Its members established the SWIFT 22 Scholarship to give back to the university community and to help current students pursue their educational goals.

    The scholarship is funded by SWIFT 22 members and run by a committee.

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    What the scholarship stands on

    The five objectives of Kappa Alpha Psi.

    • UniteTo unite college men of culture, patriotism, and honor in the bond of Fraternity.
    • EncourageTo encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor.
    • PromoteTo promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of its members.
    • AssistTo assist the aims and purposes of Colleges and Universities.
    • InspireTo inspire service in the public interest.

    The line

    SWIFT 22

    Brothers in white suits with arms linked on the yard
    A brother seated among large crimson Greek letters in a wooded grove at night
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    The full line standing in a curved row, heads bowed, inside the chapter hall
    The SWIFT 22 line standing together beneath the chapter crest
    Four brothers in white double-breasted suits and crimson ties
    A brother in a white suit and crimson kente stole outside the chapter house
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    SWIFT 22 standing in formation with canes beneath the chapter crest
    A brother holding a crimson and white cane in front of the chapter house letters at night
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    Our Mission

    Our Mission

    “The SWIFT 22 Scholarship represents more than financial assistance. It reflects our commitment to investing in the next generation of leaders at Southern University. Having had the honor of serving as the 81st Student Government Association President, I understand firsthand the importance of leadership, service, and having a community that believes in your potential. Through this scholarship, my brothers and I hope to remove barriers, inspire excellence, and provide students with opportunities to reach their full potential. Our goal is not only to give back to the university that shaped us, but to leave a lasting legacy of service, brotherhood, and achievement.”

    — Sean Inman
    SWIFT 22 · 81st Student Government Association President

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    Donors & contributors

    The Brothers Behind the Impact

    Recognizing the individuals whose generosity and commitment help make the SWIFT 22 Scholarship possible.

    Brothers of SWIFT 22

    Contact

    Questions about applying?

    Reach the scholarship committee about eligibility, applications, interviews, deadlines, or award notifications.

    EligibilityApplicationsInterviewsDeadlinesAward notifications
    Email
    swift22scholarshipfoundation@gmail.com
    Instagram
    @swift22fund
    Facebook
    @swift22fund
    Location
    Baton Rouge, LA

    Spring 2027 Application

    Apply for the SWIFT 22 Scholarship

    Complete every section and attach your unofficial transcript and resume. Your information is seen only by the scholarship committee.

    01About you

    Your Southern University student ID. Numbers only.

    Your confirmation and any finalist notice go here.

    02Academics

    Applicants must be full-time.

    Pick from the list, or type it in if yours isn’t there.

    On a 4.0 scale. Minimum 2.75.

    03Essay
    Prompt: Describe a time you faced significant adversity and how you overcame it. How did this experience shape who you are today, and how will you use the lessons learned and your future success to uplift others and serve your community?

    Write your essay in MLA format, at least 750 words, and upload it as a PDF only. Other file types are not accepted.

    Essay (PDF only) *

    04Supporting documents

    Transcript and resume: PDF, Word, JPG, or PNG, up to 5 MB each. Essay: PDF only, up to 5 MB.

    Unofficial transcript *

    Resume *

    Professional headshot *

    A clear, professional photo of you from the shoulders up. If you are selected as the scholarship recipient, this photo will be used to announce you on our website and social media. JPG or PNG. Large photos are resized automatically.

    05Review & submit