DALLAS, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced it awarded a
total of $110,000 to 17 students
through the Southwest Airlines® Scholarship Program.
This program continues the carrier's focus on providing more
equitable education opportunities to college-bound students while
promoting diverse academic pathways, and ultimately inspiring
future generations to pursue careers within the airline
industry.
"At Southwest, we believe educated communities are empowered
communities, and every student should have the opportunity to
achieve their academic goals," said Laura
Nieto, Southwest Airlines Director of Community Outreach.
"We know championing education access for all yields a positive and
lasting impact, and we're excited to help the next generation of
students soar."
The scholarship program supports Southwest's continued
commitment to its Diversity and Inclusion goals aimed at
promoting an equitable and inclusive talent pipeline and workforce.
Students could apply for one of the two scholarships in the spring
of 2021:
- The Hebert D. Kelleher and Rollin W. King Scholarship is
an internal scholarship honoring Southwest's Founder and its
namesake by providing financial assistance to Southwest Employee
dependents.
- The Southwest Airlines Scholarship is a new
community-centric scholarship underscoring the airline's commitment
to building a diverse talent pipeline, and highlighting the
importance of equity and inclusion for future generations.
To read more about the recipients, and the colleges and
universities they are attending, visit the Southwest Airlines
Community.
Funds awarded through the Southwest Airlines Scholarship Program
come from the Southwest Airlines Foundation, a corporate-advised
fund at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Southwest Airlines
Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded
airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 121
airports across 11 countries. Celebrating its 50th
Anniversary in 2021, Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize
the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now
carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other
airline1. Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first
corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of
no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. By empowering
its nearly 54,0002 People to deliver unparalleled
Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty
among as many as 130 million Customers carried a year. That formula
for success brought industry-leading prosperity and 47 consecutive
years3 of profitability for Southwest Shareholders
(NYSE: LUV). Southwest continues to develop tangible steps toward
an environmental sustainability goal of achieving carbon neutrality
by 2050. Learn more at Southwest.com/citizenship
https://www.southwest.com/html/southwest-difference/southwest-citizenship/index.html?clk=GFOOTER-ABOUT-DIFFERENCE-SOUTHWEST-CARESabout
how Southwest Airlines leverages a unique legacy and mission to
serve communities around the world.
1) U.S. Dept. of Transportation most recent reporting of
domestic originating passengers boarded
2)
fulltime-equivalent active Employees
3) 1972-2019 annual profitability
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