The Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship is a scholarship program that supports female cadets pursuing higher education in aviation-related fields. The scholarship program is sponsored by Women in Aviation International (WAI), a non-profit organization that promotes the advancement of women in aviation. The scholarship awards vary in amount, with some scholarships covering the full cost of tuition and fees for one year of college.
The Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for female cadets who are pursuing a career in aviation to receive financial assistance for their education and connect with other women in the aviation industry through Women in Aviation International. The scholarship program is named in honor of Colonel Kathleen Swacina, the first woman to command a tactical airlift squadron in the U.S. Air Force.