About the ACWA Scholarship
It is the mission of the American Chuck Wagon Association
Scholarship Fund to provide financial assistance to those showing
interest and promise in continuing their education in a collegiate or trade program.
ACWA scholarships are awarded on an annual basis. Half
the awarded amount of will be applied the first semester and the other half the second contingent upon satisfactory progress.
Funds are sent directly to the educational institution for each
semester or quarter. The ACWA is proud to be able to offer
assistance to deserving young people dedicated to furthering their
education. The first college scholarship was awarded for the 2008/2009
school year. Interested applicants should download the
application for more information.
Scholarships are funded by cookbook sales,
honorariums, memorials and donations. If you are interested in helping with this effort, donations can be sent to:
ACWA Scholarships
1723 E Tate
Brownfield, TX 79316.
2016-2017 ACWA Scholarship Recipients
Caleb Swanson from Canton, SD, where he was home schooled. He will be attending Lake Area Tech in Watertown, SD, in Aviation Mechanics
and to continue his Pilot License Ratings. He currently has his Private Pilot License. Caleb participates in Fort Sisseton
Historical reenactments, 4H shooting sports and Horse Showmanship events, working Arabian Horse Shows. He is a skilled Dutch
Oven Cook, competing in local cooking contests and winning the 2013 Cheyenne Frontier Days Youth event. He has volunteered for Meals on Wheels,
Veteran Day Programs, 4H and several other agencies and associations.
Congratulations to Caleb.
Chelsea Carter is from Prairie Hill, TX, and is a 2016 graduate of Groesbeck High School.
Besides being very active in school, she played varsity softball, varsity golf, was in FFA and 4H.
She also helped with food drives, volunteered at local nursing homes and participated in community trash pick ups.
Chelsea participated in "Cowboys for Heroes" at Fort Sam Houston. This event honors veterans and their families
and is near and dear to her heart as her father is himself a veteran. Chelsea will be attending Blinn College in Bryan
to pursue a degree in dental hygiene.
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