Family Scholarship

The Family Scholarship is a $2,000 renewable scholarship awarded to an offspring of the Lyles or Swanson family who plans to attend or is currently attending a four-year, on-campus college or university. This scholarship also includes mentorship to help students as they matriculate through their undergraduate career.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be offspring of the Lyles or Swanson family
Must be planning to attend or attending a four year, on campus college or university
Must complete the application and submit all required documents by the deadline: May 31, 2025.
Must have a 2.75 GPA

How to Apply

Family College Scholarship Application

Family High School Scholarship Application

Step 1: Download and Complete the Application Form

Click on the PDF document to download the HBCU Scholarship Application Form.
Fill out all required fields and have your school counselor or an administrator sign the form.

Step 2: Gather Your Required Documents

📌Complete Scholarship Application Form

📌Typed Resume (highlighting academic achievements, extracurriculars, and community service)

📌Typed Essay Responding to the Prompt (at least 500 words)

How will you impact the world, and what support do you need?

NOTE: Label all files properly (e.g., FirstName_LastName_Resume.pdf).

Step 3: Request Your Letter of Recommendation and Official Transcript

Recommenders MUST email their completed forms directly to info@lylesswansonempower.org
- Recommender Forms will NOT be accepted from students.
Official Transcripts can also be emailed directly to info@lylesswansonempower.org

Foundation LOR form.pdf

Step 4: Submit Your Application & Documents

Once you have completed all steps, submit your application form and required documents via email to info@lylesswansonempower.org

📅 Deadline: May 31, 2025

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