Louisiana Scholarships

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Awards of varying amounts are offered to any member of the United Methodist Church in the state of Louisiana who intends to become a minister, Christian educator, or missionary. Contact: Jefferson United Methodist Church 10328 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70809

The Alexander Violin Scholarship fund is established through the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to provide cash scholarships to deserving violin and viola students selected by an independent Scholarship Advisory Committee. The scholarships shall be used to help defray the cost of room and board, books and supplies. The scholarship is available to students who have been admitted to the string program at Nicholls State University and is valid for the duration of the four-year undergraduate program. Students will be evaluated according to their audition for entrance into the school of fine arts at Nicholls State University. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Scholarships of up to $10,000 may be awarded, the amount to be determined on a case by case basis by the Scholarship Advisory Committee. To maintain the scholarship, the recipient must continue to demonstrate his/her scholastic achievement by earning a minimum of 2.5 grade-point average each semester. The recipient must also continue to demonstrate good character. At the end of each semester, the recipient will provide the Foundation with an official transcript and proof of full-time enrollment for the next semester. The subsequent scholarship check will be issued upon receipt of these materials.

Each year, subject to availability of funds, up to ten scholarships are awarded to rising full-time juniors, seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, food management or another relevant course of study leading to a career in the grocery industry, with preference given to the independent retail and wholesale sector. Each scholarship is $1,500 per semester (Fall and Spring only) for a maximum of four consecutive semesters. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA per semester/quarter and full-time status to continue receiving the scholarship.

Two college scholarships will be awarded for eight semesters valued at $1,000 per semester. To maintain the scholarship, the recipient must continue to demonstrate his or her scholastic achievement by earning a minimum 2.5 grade point average (GPA) each semester/quarter. The recipient must also demonstrate good character. At the end of each semester/quarter, the recipient will provide the Foundation with an official transcript and proof of full time enrollment for the next semester/quarter. The subsequent scholarship check will be issued only upon receipt of these materials. Should a recipient fail to meet the criteria in a given semester, the scholarship will be terminated. If the recipient has serious reason, he or she may make a written appeal to the committee for reconsideration.

The Twiley, Marie and Bringier Barker Scholarship Fund was established in 1996. Graduating seniors from the Washington Parish and Bogalusa City School Systems are eligible to apply.

The Stephen W. Cavanaugh Scholarship Fund was established in January of 2007 by Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (LWCC) through the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to honor the memory of Stephen W. Cavanaugh. In the spring, a maximum of two scholarships will be awarded to eligible students subject to availability of funds. Each scholarship shall be in the amount of $1,000 per semester, up to eight semesters, with a maximum award of $8,000.

The Fund will make available a four-year scholarship, payable $500 a semester for eight semesters, valued at $4,000 to a qualified candidate. To maintain the scholarship, the recipient must continue to demonstrate his/her scholastic achievement by earning a minimum of 2.5 overall grade point average and a minimum 3.0 grade point average in major course of study each semester. The recipient also must continue to demonstrate good character. At the end of each semester, the recipient will provide the Foundation with an official transcript and proof of full-time enrollment for the next semester. The subsequent scholarship check will be issued only upon receipt of these materials. Should a recipient fail to meet the criteria in a given semester, the scholarship will be terminated. If the recipient has serious reason, he or she may make a written appeal to the committee for reconsideration.

The GMRA Scholarship Fund-ADMAX was established in appreciation for the relationship between GMRA and the ADMAX stores. This scholarship offers financial assistance ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 to outstanding students who are employed by ADMAX or Associated Grocers. College scholarships valued up to $7,000 that are payable over a four-year period will be awarded. The recipients will be selected by a committee of the GMRA who are recommended by the board of directors of GMRA and appointed by the Baton Rouge Area Foundations board of directors. To be eligible for future awards, a student must apply for the scholarship annually and continue his/her employment by any ADMAXstores and be a previous GMRA scholarship recipient. The recipient also must continue to demonstrate good character. At the end of each semester, the recipient will provide the Foundation with a letter from the location sales director, manager or supervisor, verifying proof of employment. The subsequent scholarship check will be issued only upon receipt of these materials.

The GMRA Scholarship Fund-Associated Grocers was established in appreciation for the relationship between GMRA and the Associated Grocers stores. This scholarship offers financial assistance ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 to outstanding students who are employed by ADMAX or Associated Grocers. College scholarships valued up to $7,000 that are payable over a four-year period will be awarded. The recipients will be selected by a committee of the GMRA who are recommended by the board of directors of GMRA and appointed by the Baton Rouge Area Foundations board of directors. To be eligible for future awards, a student must apply for the scholarship annually and continue his/her employment by any Associated Grocers stores and be a previous GMRA scholarship recipient. The recipient also must continue to demonstrate good character. At the end of each semester, the recipient will provide the Foundation with a letter from the location sales director, manager or supervisor, verifying proof of employment. The subsequent scholarship check will be issued only upon receipt of these materials.

The Karen E. Domingue-Maillet and Rhodia Scholarship may be applied to any accredited Louisiana college or university. It is not restricted as to the field of study and begins with the fall semester. One scholarship will be awarded to a beginning freshman. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000 per year for four years. It is paid $500 per semester. After the first semester, an additional $250 per semester will be awarded to students who maintain a 3.0 GPA or better making the scholarship worth up to $7,250.

The scholarship is available to full-time juniors and seniors studying business at Louisiana State University and the University of Missouri at Columbia. Students meeting the criteria of The David and Jeannie Price Scholarship will be awarded a scholarship to be used toward the following, in order of priority: tuition and fees; room and board; books and supplies; and commuting expenses. The recipients are to be selected by a Scholarship Advisory Committee. This year, three scholarships will be awarded to qualified candidates attending Louisiana State University, and three scholarships will be awarded to qualified candidates attending the University of Missouri. Each scholarship shall be in the amount of $2,000.00.