Scholarships
Scholarships
Swanson Family Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
Chris and Brian Memorial Kids Scholarships
Swanson Family Foundation would like to encourage families to invest in their child's future. These scholarships were formed to help parents create a college savings plan. Each year, a scholarship is given to one boy and girl under the age of 16 to help kickstart their education fund. Children of the families who attend the annual softball tournament are eligible to apply for this scholarship. We hope that by sharing the love for the game we can help build your child's future. To apply, families must enter their child's name with SFF staff at the tournament, located in Riverwalk Pavilion.
Awarded Scholarships
Each spring, Swanson Family Foundation will award funds to students who apply using the scholarship application form (located on this page). **At this time, the application acceptance period is closed. Please check back in early Spring 2025!**
Shepaug Valley School Scholarships
To date, the Swanson Family Foundation has contributed more than $240,000 to the Shepaug Valley Scholarship Fund. While SFF has sponsored these scholarships, please note that they are awarded through the Shepaug Valley School and must be contacted directly. To find more information on the scholarships below, please visit the Region 12 website.
Brian Swanson Technology Scholarship
Brian was in the Shepaug Valley School's graduating class of 1999. He loved playing sports throughout high school, especially baseball. His senior year Shepaug won the Berkshire League title. And after graduation he was actively involved in the New Milford adult football leagues where he played as quarterback on many teams. Brian grew up working around construction with his father. Following graduation he immediately started his career with Waters Construction, a heavy highway contractor where his father works. Due to his ability to perform, he started as a laborer and within six months became a foreman.
Brain was a mentor, and always pushed others to strive for excellence in whatever they did. This award was created to honor the memory of Brian, and is given to a student who has demonstrated an aptitude in technology. This recipient is always a student who works hard, does not quit and shows moral character.
Chris Swanson Technology Scholarship
Chris was in Shepaug Valley School's Class of 2002. He grew up working around equipment with his father where he soon grew an interest. As a young man he was constantly rebuilding all types of equipment, quads, tractors & amp cars anything with an engine. Chris became a mentor to many other students involved with the automotive and marine trade, always willing to help out others with any type of repair or upgrade to their cars or boats. He, along with many other fellow students, were always looking for ways to improve their vehicles, both in looks and performance. Chris’s hands on experience excelled him in all aspects of motor building, always pushing him to outperform others and test his abilities.
This award was created to honor the memory of Chris, and is given to a student who has demonstrated an aptitude in technology. The recipient is always a student who works hard, does not quit, and shows moral character.