1) A current TRIO participant with a minimum of 1 year of TRIO activity.

2) A current Pre-Collegiate TRIO participant (UB, TS, UBMS, VUB & EOC) accepted into a post-secondary education institution for Fall 2025

- proof of registration requested at a later date if student is chosen as a recipient.

3) Recommended by a TRIO professional who is a current dues paid SWASAP member in good standing

How to apply:

Deadline has past, stay updated for future scholarship opportunities 

Questions? 

Scholarship Questions, please contact the SWASAP Scholarship Committee

 at:scholarshipswasap@gmail.com

SWASAP Collegiate Scholarship 

& 

SWASAP Lucy Jones International Travel Scholarship

SWASAP Collegiate Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

1) A current TRIO participant with a minimum of 1 year of TRIO activity.

2) A current Collegiate TRIO participant (SSS or McNair) accepted into a post-secondary education institution for Fall 2025 - proof of registration will be required if the student is chosen as a recipient.

3) Recommended by a TRIO professional who is a current dues paid SWASAP member in good standing. (proof required CLICK HERE for instructional video on how to provide proof for your students to upload to the scholarship application.)

4) (2) Letters of recommendation required     

- (1) From TRIO Recommender     

- (1) Non-TRIO Staff (Professor, supervisor, pastor, volunteer coordinator, etc.) 

Application Link

SWASAP Lucy Jones International Travel Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

1) A current TRIO participant with a minimum of 1 year of TRIO activity.

2) A current Collegiate TRIO participant (SSS or McNair) accepted into a post-secondary education institution for Fall 2025 - proof of registration will be required if the student is chosen as a recipient.

3) Accepted in a Study Abroad Program Spring or Summer 2026 - proof of acceptance will be requested if the student is chosen as a recipient.

4) Recommended by a TRIO professional who is a current dues paid SWASAP member in good standing.

(proof required CLICK HERE for instructional video on how to provide proof for your students to upload to the scholarship application.)

5) (1) Letter of recommendation required

    (1) From TRIO Recommender

Application Link

Walter O. Mason Education Foundation 

The Walter O. Mason Education Foundation was established in 1988 to honor the legacy of Walter O. Mason, Jr. 

Through the generous commitment of the Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs, the Foundation provides an annual scholarship to support TRIO participants from Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas who have demonstrated a commitment to education and academic success.