Nearly $60,000 in scholarships were awarded to 61 students at South Louisiana Community College for the current Fall semester.
Through the generosity of companies and individuals in Acadiana, these students will have a portion or nearly all of their education paid for the Fall semester. Recipients include a diverse mix of majors at SLCC, from Registered Nursing and Nondestructive Testing Technology (NDT) to General Studies and Industrial Technology. The students also attend campuses throughout SLCC’s footprint across eight parishes.
Scholarship recipients, their majors, and hometowns include:
▪ Acadiana Healthcare Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
• LeAnn Birchfield, Practical Nursing, St. Martinville
▪ ADG Engineering Scholarship in Drafting and Design Technology
• Estella Akers, Drafting & Design Technology, Parks
▪ Alice S. Johnson Scholarship
• Jade Thibodeaux, Practical Nursing, St. Martinville
▪ Bluewing Civil Consulting Scholarship in Civil Surveying and Mapping and Drafting and Design Technology
• Logan Gaspard, Drafting & Design Technology, New Iberia
▪ Bristow Group Inc. Scholarship
• Christion Guidry, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Lafayette
▪ Community First Bank Scholarship St. Martin Parish Scholarship
• Jaylah Frederick, Business, Arnaudville
▪ Cox Communications Scholarship
• Ashlie Cormier, Information Technology, Duson
• Brian Wheeler, Information Technology, Lafayette
▪ Craig Strain Memorial Endowed Scholarship
• Ashley Hagins, Business, New Iberia
▪ David Wolske Psychology Scholarship
• Terrell Alfred, Practical Nursing, Lafayette
• Donna Lefort, Medical Laboratory Science, Rayne
• Abigail Joseph, Digital Media Design, St. Martinville
• Nicholas Norman, Associate of General Studies, Scott
• Rebecca Trahan, Medical Laboratory Science, Lafayette
▪ Elder Outreach Eastridge Nursing and Rehabilitation and Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Scholarship
• Sojalia Pradia, Practical Nursing, New Iberia
• Fetecia Defils, Practical Nursing, Lafayette
▪ Emergency Physicians of Acadiana Scholarship
• Bernice O'Neal, Business, Lafayette
▪ Excellence in Medical Laboratory Science Scholarship
• Anthony Silvestrini, Medical Laboratory Science, Scott
▪ Eyeconik Brand Scholarship
• Sara Sellers, Associate of General Studies, Youngsville
▪ Follett Books and Supplies Stipend
• Aryn Hebert, General Studies for Practical, Baldwin
• Kayla Suire, Criminal Justice, New Iberia
▪ George and Barbara Moran NDTMA Scholarship
• Dondre Jean, NDT Testing Technology, Opelousas
▪ H&B Young Foundation Scholarship
• Seth Baham, Business, Morgan City
• Aubreigh Broussard, Practical Nursing, New Iberia
• Dejaia Chenier Practical Nursing, Gray
• Kaiden Clemmons, Commercial Diving, Little Elm, TX
• Tiffany DeLee, Practical Nursing, Morgan City
• Tonmikle Johnson, Business Office Technology, Duson
• Winnie Mabile, Business, Amelia
▪ Huval Associates Scholarship in Civil Surveying and Mapping and Drafting and Design Technology
• Brayden Lee, Drafting & Design Technology, Trout/Olla
▪ Jack & Associates Business Scholarship
• Skyla Kost, Business Administration, Sunset
▪ Joan Maurice Memorial Scholarship
• Alexis Gallow, Practical Nursing, Church Point
▪ Joan Maurice Memorial Scholarship
• Teria Lumpkin, Practical Nursing, New Iberia
▪ Katie McMahon Scholarship for Paramedics
• Kristina Schafer, Paramedic, Lake Charles
▪ Live Like Liam Scholarship
• Mallory Meaux, Associate of General Studies, New Iberia
• Trinity Panyanouvong, Business, New Iberia
• Crystal Steele, Practical Nursing, New Iberia
▪ Lonny McDonald Memorial Scholarship
• Louis Pizza, Industrial Technology, Lafayette
▪ Lt. Dronet Detachment Marine Corps League and Gulf Coast Bank Scholarship
• Landen Truax, Business, Abbeville
▪ Lt. Linda H. Brown Memorial Scholarship
• Melissa Fontenot, Practical Nursing, Mamou
▪ Micah Craven Memorial Scholarship
• Frank Zavala, Associate of General Studies, Lafayette
▪ National EMS Academy Paramedic Scholarship
• Ebonie Collins, Emergency Medical Technician, Opelousas
• Jeffrey Irwin, Emergency Medical Technician, Basile
▪ Norbert J. Auzenne Memorial Scholarship
• Justin Brown, Diesel Power Equipment Technology, Jeanerette
• Cassandra Olvera-Vazquez, Medical Assistant, Opelousas
▪ Opelousas Kiwanis Club Scholarship
• Lorita Johnson, Practical Nursing, Opelousas
▪ Ronald Stokes Memorial Scholarship
• Raegan LaGrone, Practical Nursing, Morganza
• Yohana Ramos Pita, Nursing, Lafayette
▪ Ronald Stokes Memorial – Abbeville Scholarship
• Amber Istre, Medical Assistant, Kaplan
• Anna Jones, Cosmetology, Abbeville
▪ Rotary Club of Abbeville Chester Broussard Memorial Scholarship
• Bailee Broussard, Associate of General Studies, Kaplan
▪ Rotary Club of Lafayette North Scholarship
• Chelsea Hanks, Medical Laboratory Science, Crowley
▪ Rotary of Rayne Scholarship
• Mallorey Dupuis, Practical Nursing, Rayne
▪ SLCC Faculty & Staff Scholarship - Business, IT, & Workforce Division
• Collin Broussard, Diesel Power Equipment Technology, St. Martinville
▪ SLCC Faculty & Staff Scholarship - Liberal Arts & Humanities Division
• Deashia Favors, Criminal Justice, Lafayette
▪ SLCC Faculty & Staff Scholarship - Nursing & Allied Health Division
• Kiera Thomas, Practical Nursing, Lafayette
▪ SLCC Faculty & Staff Scholarship - STEM, Transportation, & Energy Division
• Mathew Sonnier, Industrial Electronics Technology, Franklin
▪ St. Martinville Chamber Scholarship
• Brandy Noel, Practical Nursing, Cecilia
▪ Sue Soileau Durand/Washington State Bank Scholarship
• Megan Lee, Business Administration, Eunice
• Skyla Louviere, Education, Rayne
▪ Women in I.T. Scholarship
• Margaret Caffery, Information Technology, Lafayette
Brittany Ducote, Development & Alumni Coordinator at SLCC, remarked, "These scholarships not only provide students with the financial means to pursue their educational aspirations but also instill them with the self-assurance required for their future success. Thanks to the generous backing and collaborative community partnerships, we empower students who are ready to enact positive change within our communities."
For more information about SLCC’s scholarships, contact Brittany at (337) 521-6673 or via email at Brittany.ducote@solacc.edu. Those interested can also go to our Scholarships page.