Craig Alan Swope Memorial Scholarship

The Craig Alan Swope Memorial Scholarship was originally established by Philip and Karen Swope in 2007 in loving memory of their son, Craig Alan Swope. Craig was a high school junior at the time of his death from an auto accident. This scholarship description was revised in 2019.

This scholarship is both a memorial to their son and a commitment to help children with learning disabilities. Resulting from a family experience, Philip and his late wife, Karen, shared a genuine interest in seeing that children with special needs in the classroom receive the necessary assistance to which they are entitled. As a result, this scholarship will financially assist students in the Wayne College Early Childhood Inclusive Teacher Preparation Program. This four-year degree program includes licensure for intervention specialists in the schools. Through this scholarship, future teachers will be prepared to bring about interventions to detect disabilities earlier and provide essential additional help.

Scholarship eligibility is open to students enrolled full-time at Wayne College and demonstrating financial need. The scholarship may be renewable. It is Philip Swope’s preference to help students through the four years of the degree program. Scholarship selection will be determined by the designated Wayne College representative or committee.