(Updated January 2009)

Air Force ROTC - See recruiter.  Some information is available in the counselor office display.

*American Legion (Frank Thibodeaux Post 520) - $500.  GPA: 2.5

AMVETS/Disabled American Veterans - Educational Assistance for dependents of veterans or disabled veterans. Need a Lift publishes an expanded list of sources for students meeting this criterum

Army ROTC - See recruiter.  Information available in counselor office display.

Art Institute Scholarship - Art Institute of Houston. 

Best Buy Community Scholarships-amount varies. Based on good grades and community service. Established to recognize student achievement in school and community service projects they’ve participated in.

BK Scholars- $1000 awarded to an employed senior. Must show proof of employment (check stub). One award per school. Fall application deadline.

*Byrd, Robert C. - $1,500.  GPA: 3.5 and ACT 23. 

*Cargill - $1,000 to seniors of farm family. 

Catherine Romero Memorial - For education majors.  GPA: 3.0 - $500 one-time award.   Send list of extra-curricular activities and three letters of recommendation (1 in community; 2 school related) to Barbara Crumby.(McNeese)

*Catholic Daughters of America - $500.  GPA: 2.5

*Coca-Cola Scholars - $1,000 to $5,000 per year.  Information available in counselor’s office.

Concerta “I See Success” ADHD Scholarship -  complete entry form, essay by nominator, legal guardian must sign entry form, physician must verify ADHD diagnosis.

Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
1.  American History scholarship - $2,000 per year.  Must major in American History
2.  Lillian & Arthur Dunn Scholarship - Awarded to children of DAR members. $1,000 per year for four years.
3.  Other DAR scholarships are available once you are already enrolled in an accredited school for one of  the following curricula: nursing, medicine, political science, history, government, economics, or occupational therapy.

Delta School of Business and Technology - $3,600 to $4,900. 

Devry Scholarships - Devry Technical Institute, an out-of state school.  Full and half scholarships given. 

Discovercard scholarship- offered to Juniors only. Award amount varies.

*Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation - $1,000 one-time award. 

*Engineering Scholarships - 7 scholarships available.   ACT = 29 Math and 25 English. GPA: 3.5. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

*Esther Cooley Memorial School Application - Family and Consumer Sciences at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La.  Majoring in Family and Consumer Science.  GPA: 3.0 - Must be a member of a student professional organization such as FHA.  

*Gates Mellennium Scholars- Minority scholarships based on financial need, 3.3 GPA, 2009 first-time freshman, Pell Grant eligible, demonstrated leadership abilities, and must complete and submit required forms. Amount vary. www.gmsp.org has needed forms, as well as information about the program.

Louisiana Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship - Jeff Davis Parish Farm Bureau awards a scholarship to the individual chosen to represent Jeff Davis parish for the La. Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship.  The parish award is known as the John Treme Scholarship in honor of the late John Treme, an agricultural leader and supporter of youth activities in Jeff Davis parish for many years.  The parish scholarship is $300, and the winner’s name is submitted to the state office. 

*FFA Scholarships -  Look through brochure of 200+ possible scholarships; some are specific. Counselor and Ag teacher will have this information.  Lengthy application process. Start early.

National FFA College and Vocational/Technical School Scholarship Program for Farm Bureau Families

Forestry Scholarships - Available at Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas.

*Fritz Lang Foundation - GPA: 2.5.  ACT of 16 or better.   See website info at www.fritzlangfoundation.org http://www.fritzlangfoundation.org  application for majors considered ; emphasis is on Ag and Home ec. related careers.  College admission records must inform major stated on Fritz Lang application.  Do not apply for Fritz Lang AND Olive Tupper Nursing Scholarship.  They are exclusionary. State college MUST match major on scholarship application.

*Fund Finder Personal Profile - Free scholarship search service, can go to fastweb.com. After setting up an account, students submit personal information which is then matched to scholarship opportunities in this free database service.

*Hibernia National Bank’s Minority Youth Scholarship Program - $1,500.  GPA: 3.0.  Majoring in business, finance, or liberal arts.  Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Huntingdon College of Performing Arts Scholarship - Montgomery, Alabama.

*James Ward Jr. Scholarship - $200. 

*Jeff Davis Parish Family and Community Education - $300.  GPA: 3.0.  Preference given to home economics and agriculture majors. 

*Jeff Davis Parish Farm Bureau Scholarships - $1,000 one-time award.  Major in agriculture or home economics. 

Jeff Davis Parish National Association of University Women - Awarded in our parish on a rotating basis every three years.

Knights Of Columbus Scholarship - one page application, GPA, Extracurricular activities, parents/grandparents members of local KC chapter. FINAL SELECTION MADE BY THE ORGANIZATION

Mon Frere scholarship awards - $300-$500 awarded to a student in band OR the vocational area.  Amount and number of awards my cary each year.  Names of interested students submitted.  FINAL SELECTION MADE BY THE ORGANIZAITON.

LHSAA Gatorade College Scholarship - By principal’s recommendation ONLY to financially underprivileged student-athletes. $500. 

LHSCA Scholarships - $500.  Must be a son or daughter of Louisiana High School Coaches Association member. 

*Lockworks Scholarship (Academy of Hairdressing) - $1000.  Must write a 100-word essay. Name changed to Aveeda Institute. Located in Lafayette and New Iberia.

*Louisiana Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship - GPA: 2.5. $1,000.  Major in agriculture, home economics or agriculture-related curriculum.

*Louisiana Municipal Clerks Association H.S. Scholarship - Must seek degree in public administration, political science, or related field. $500.  GPA: 3.0 and ACT: 21. 

*Louisiana Sheriff’s Scholarship Program - $500.  Anyone may apply. 

Louisiana Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters- must be a son or daughter of someone in this profession to apply. Fall deadline. Award amount varies.

Louisiana Pest Management Association Life Sciences Scholarship- $1000 one time payment.  30. GPA. ACT score of 23 or higher. Letter of recommendation . Essay required.

Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors Education Foundation - $1,000.  Must pursue a career in surveying or related field. 

*Louisiana Technical School-Morgan Smith Campus-One scholarship awarded per school. GPA 2.5 . Pays full admission and tuition. Selection is by school committee. 

*Louisiana Young Bankers Scholarship - Major in business.  GPA: 3.2 and ACT: 25. $1,000. 

LSU Biological & Agricultural Engineering Scholarship - GPA: 3.0 and ACT: 25. $500. 

*LSU Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship - $1,000.  Must be nominated by principal.  GPA: 3.0 or ACT: 25.

LSU Manship Merit Scholarship - LSU journalism major. $3,500 per year renewable. Pays tuition, room, board, books, and $150 per month.

*McNeese Scholarships - Deadline December 1.  See 2003-04 catalog for complete list ( Pp. 77-85). Private donor list also online. You must apply for admission to MSU to be considered.

Monsanto and American                  Monsanto and Farm Bureau’s Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program - must be pursuing a related field in agriculture, applicant’s family is actively engaged in production agriculture, and applicant may not have a member of their immediate family employed by American Farm Bureau Federation and its affiliates.                 

 National Association of Secondary School Principals Leadership Award -  Must be nominated by principal.

National Association of University Women - Jeff Davis Branch - Deadline: May 4.  Must have a 2.5 GPA, 2 letters of recommendation, and a 300 word essay. (Given on a rotating basis  to high schools in the parish)

National Beta Club Scholarship Program - Must be an active member of National Beta Club and be nominated by the Beta Club chapter. $1,000 to 66 winners. $10,000 to top 4 winners.  ACT scores must be sent by November 1. See Mrs. Duhon for additional information.

*National Merit Scholarship Program - Qualifies based on PSAT score. Test given 11/2/05 at Jennings HS. $11 fee. FOR JUNIORS ONLY.1

*Navarre Scholarship - $1,000.  Attending McNeese. 

Navy-Marine Corps ROTC Scholarships - See recruiter.

*Northeast Louisiana University Scholarship - GPA: 3.0 and ACT: 26.

*Olin L. Livesay Scholarship - 10-state regional competition. $250 to $2,500.  Based on financial need and potential for success. 

*Olive Tupper Foundation Scholarship - Attending McNeese, financial need and GPA: 2.5.  Majoring in nursing only.  Do not apply for Fritz Lang if applying for this scholarship.  They are exclusionary.

*PPG Co-Op Program for Minorities and Women - Not a scholarship.  GPA: 3.5 and ACT: 26.

Rehabilitation Funds - For those with physical disabilities or conditions.   Financial assistance, not a scholarship. Sometimes referred to as the Sullivan. Awards depend on severity of the disability and funding for the current year. Filling out the Student Health Form starts the process.

Rhodes College (Memphis Tenn.) - GPA: 2.5 and ACT: 27;  Out of state school.

RiceCo LLC Scholarship - $1,000 freshman scholarship; pursuing an ag-related college major; 2 letters of recommendation; 250 word essay; parents are active rice growers.

Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarships - Must major in forestry, wildlife, or marine science.  GPA: 2.5 and $1,000 per year for up to 7 years.  Apply through financial aid application (FAFSA).

*Rotary Club Scholarship - This scholarship is given by the Rotary Club to a deserving student based on community service and leadership. Awarded by the Welsh, La. Chapter.

             Seward J. LeJeune Scholarship - For girls majoring in agriculture or home economics. $250 per semester for 1 year.  (This scholarship is alternated between schools in the parish each year.)

Simon Youth Foundation- $1000 award per high school. January deadline. Get an application at Prien Lake Mall Office; these apps. are not given out at school.  Must show proof of employment (recent check stub).

*Southern University Scholarships - $500 awarded to Jeff Davis Parish schools on a rotating basis.  GPA: 2.5.   Must enroll at Southern.

Texas A&M Academic Scholarship for Incoming Freshmen - ACT: 30 or Semi-finalist or commended standing in National scholarship competitions sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation or College Board.

The Retired Officers Association - Interest-free loans to dependent children of active or retired military service personnel. 

*Tulane University Legislative Scholarship Program - ACT: 27. 

*Toyota Community Scholars Program - GPA: 3.0 and top 10% in class.  Actively involved in a service organization that has a positive impact on the school and/or community.  If interested, contact the counselor.  Our school is invited to identify only one student so a school appointed committee will select the nominee from those interested.

ULL Christiana Smith Alumni Scholarship - an African American Alumni Chapter - Must get their counselor to nominate them, must have an ACT of 18 or better, more than one student from each school may apply.                                                                 

*ULL Freshman Scholarships - Various awards available depending on major.  GPA: 3.0 and ACT: 22 or better.  You must apply for admission to ULL to be considered.

Vietnam Veterans - Must be a dependent of a Vietnam veteran.   www.vva.org $1,000 (Mike Nash - disabled)

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - Lake Arthur chapter, last year began a scholarship for one male and one female student interested in attending a vocational school and completing requirements for an Associate Degree (2 years). Criteria for both Francis E. Dyer Awards include and essay ("How LAHS has influenced my life"), 2.5 GPA, & active in extracurricualr and community activities. $500 per award per student.

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