Donor: Pam Swift & Family - Dees Family Trust

Available to: Miss Texas delegates

Scholarship Amount: $500 

Application Deadline: June 1, 2025

Scholarship Qualifications & About: 

The Living the Dream Scholarship is established in loving memory of Todd Swift, who passed away in 2010. Todd was a man whose joy for life was unmistakable. He loved deeply, laughed often, and never took a single day for granted. His signature phrase, “I’m living the dream,” wasn’t just a saying, it was his genuine outlook, a reflection of the gratitude and positivity with which he faced every moment. His life was a testament to optimism, resilience, and the power of a good attitude.

This scholarship honors a young woman who carries that same spirit. Someone who radiates joy, leads with kindness, and approaches life with a “glass half full” mindset. Whether it’s through community service, personal perseverance, or the way she uplifts others, the recipient of the Living the Dream Scholarship doesn’t just dream, but she lives it, and shares that light with everyone around her.

Application Requirements

Please submit a one page essay in PDF format that answers the following prompt:

Todd Swift often said he was “living the dream”, and he meant it. How do you carry that same attitude in your own life, and how do you to inspire others with this mindset?