SWACUHO offers several opportunities for members to be sponsored to attend various ACUHO-I events and to support research for the betterment of the region. Coordination of scholarships is the responsibility of the Past President. Scholarships are financial assistance provided to SWACUHO members so that they may attend regional and national professional development events. Awarded amount is applied to conference registration only. Any exceptions must be requested to, and approved by, the SWACUHO executive board. Applicants must be first-time attendees to the event. Applications will be selected based on need and then merit. Applicants should be from a member institution. |
James Grimm National Housing Training Institute (NHTI)
Bob Cooke Scholarship for Mid-Level Professionals
ACUHO-I Fall Conference Workshops
(Housing Facilities, Business Operations, Academic Initiatives)
ACUHO-I Mid-Level Leadership Institute Scholarship
Stars College Scholarship
Pathways Scholarship
ACUHO-I Strategic Cohorts Scholarship
ACUHO-I New / Advancing Professional Scholarship
SWACUHO Do Work Scholarship
Purpose: This scholarship opportunity is to foster and strengthen the work ethic of a new entry-level professional as they further their commitment to wellness, support, and belonging of marginalized students. This will be achieved through the recipient(s) attending the SWACUHO Annual Conference and having mentorship interactions with SWACUHO Past President Adonis Thompson. The experience will be a springboard for the recipient(s) to become involved in the region and take what they have learned back to their campuses to continue the impact of the knowledge gained from this experience.
About the Donor: Adonis Thompson is a true student housing professional. He started his career at Arkansas State University as a graduate hall director. During his time as an HD he developed a strong passion for mentoring students and staff, which led him to pursue a longer career in the field. Adonis has also served as a Housing Coordinator (Penn State University), Complex Director (Valdosta State University) and Assistant/Associate Director (Arkansas State University).
Adonis has hosted a SWACUHO conference, received the Bob Cooke Distinguished Service Award, served as a SWACUHO-U coach, and held committee chair and executive board positions within SWACUHO. Adonis Thompson served as SWACUHO president for the 2018-2019 term. Adonis transitioned from working in student housing at Arkansas State University to working for StarRez. As a Senior Project Consultant with StarRez, Adonis continues to build relationships with student housing professionals and stay connected with SWACUHO, athompson@starrez.com.
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