SWMetro Educational Foundation

The SWMetro Educational Foundation provides scholarships to students in SouthWest Metro Intermediate District programs pursuing higher education. 

SWMetro Educational Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) EIN: 41-1808971. Contributions to a 501(3)(c) not-for-profit organization are generally eligible for deduction under the U.S. Tax Code.

Scholarships are available to graduates of SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288 programs.

The primary purpose of these scholarships is to encourage outstanding SWMetro students in their pursuit of higher education and to applaud perseverance in their education despite obstacles.

Scholarship recipients may receive between $500-$2000.

All of the following materials must be submitted by the scholarship applicant to be considered for a scholarship:

• A personal narrative essay (not to exceed 2 pages) explaining the applicants career goals / aspirations in life. Applicants may address how SWMetro programming helped prepare them for the future and/or obstacles they overcame or are working to overcome in pursuit of their goals / aspirations.
• A brief description of volunteer and or community service work. 
• Two letters of recommendation
• Applications pending or have already been accepted into a post-secondary program or other training opportunity. 
• Completed online application. (submission drop-boxes will be available for the materials listed)

Online Application Form

After submission of the materials listed above, finalists will be contacted to schedule a mandatory interview with the SWMetro Scholarship Committee of the SWMetro Foundation Board. 

Application Window Opens: February 6, 2026
Application Window Closes: April 10, 2026