More than $121,855 in scholarships will be awarded to students at South Louisiana Community College for the Spring 2024 semester. Through the generosity of companies and individuals in Acadiana, these students will have a portion or nearly all of their tuition paid.
“These scholarships provide students with a vital boost, ensuring they have the financial resources needed to pursue and accomplish their college aspirations,” explains Brittany Ducote, Development and Alumni Coordinator for the SLCC Foundation. “Thanks to the generous support of our partners throughout Acadiana, our students are empowered to pursue their dreams with significantly reduced financial stress.”
Recipients include a varied mix of majors at SLCC, from Registered Nursing and Nondestructive Testing Technology to General Studies and Information Technology. The donors are also a diverse group, with many directly tied to the college like Director of Career and Testing Services, Toni Celestine. She created the Lt. Linda H. Brown Memorial Scholarship in honor of her mother, a 25-year Ville Platte Police veteran.
“I established the scholarship with the hope my mother will be remembered for her dedication and commitment to protect and to serve. I firmly believe that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their financial circumstances and I hope this scholarship inspires people to rise up and serve one another, as my mother did.”
A reception for the 125 scholarship recipients will be held March 6th at 3 p.m. at the Devalcourt Auditorium on the SLCC Lafayette Campus. Event details here.
For the list of scholarship recipients, please see the attached list.