Applications Now Open for the 2025 Southwest Scholarships!

Published January 13, 2025
By: Tia Fuentes

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Southwest Airlines Community Scholarship! This scholarship is open to students who are pursuing higher education and have career interests in the airline industry—whether that interest is in frontline operations, maintenance, finance, communications, or the many positions in between.  

Southwest Airlines believes educated communities are empowered communities, and that every student should have the opportunity to pursue their educational dreams. We encourage students to check out the details and apply below: 

 Scholarship Details 

•  Award Amount: Recipients of this scholarship are eligible to receive $5,000 per year for up to four years – a total award of $20,000! 
•  Eligibility: Open to students with career interests in the airline industry.  
• How to apply: Visit swa.is/scholarship for full eligibility criteria and to submit your application. 
• Deadline: Friday, February 14, 2025 

Southwest is proud to offer these scholarship opportunities to encourage students to explore careers in the aviation industry and strengthen Southwest’s efforts toward building a diverse talent pipeline—all while encouraging students to soar through learning. Don’t forget to share these opportunities with eligible students and tell them to apply today! 

“Receiving this scholarship has been a life-changing event for me, one that has brought immense joy and relief to both me and my family. As a first-generation college student, navigating the path to higher education was daunting, particularly when it came to the financial aspect. Your gracious contribution has eased the burden of tuition fees and educational expenses, allowing me to pursue my dreams with determination and focus.” -Duyen An H., The University of Texas at San Antonio  
*Southwest also offers scholarships to dependents of Employees. For this opportunity, please visit swa.is/founders.