More than $136,081 in scholarships were awarded to students at South Louisiana Community College for the Spring 2025 semester. Through the generosity of companies and individuals in Acadiana, these students had a portion or nearly all of their tuition covered.
“Scholarships like these make a real difference in students' lives, helping to remove financial barriers so they can focus on achieving their academic and career goals,” said Brittany Ducote, Development and Alumni Coordinator for the Foundation for SoLAcc. “We are incredibly grateful to our generous donors whose support continues to change lives and strengthen our community.”
Recipients included a wide-ranging mix of majors at the college, from Registered Nursing and Nondestructive Testing Technology to General Studies and Information Technology. The donors were also a varied group, with many directly tied to the college, like former Security Officer Dwight Johnson. He created the Jim Johnson Memorial Scholarship in honor of his father.
“I created the Jim Johnson Memorial Scholarship to honor my father’s legacy and give back to the community,” said Johnson. “He was a good man who believed in hard work and helping others. Having been part of SoLAcc for six years, I saw firsthand the impact education can have, and I hope this scholarship helps students pursue their goals and build a better future.”
A reception for the 126 scholarship recipients was held on March 24 at 3 p.m. at the Devalcourt Auditorium on the SoLAcc Lafayette Campus.
For more information about SoLAcc’s scholarships, contact Brittany Ducote at (337) 521-6673 or via email at Brittany.ducote@solacc.edu. Those interested can also go to www.solacc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships page.
Congratulations to our Recipients!
A Place at Home - Lafayette
Laci Jackson
Acadiana Healthcare Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Cindy Anderson, Jamarlyn Chevalier, Lindsay Davis, Morassia Feast,
Abigail Guidry, Laci Jackson, Jayln Lewis, Kadeisha Mitchell,
Lashandra Owens, Ikia Thompson, Angelina Vallone, Lakisha Victorian
Alice S. Johnson Scholarship
Ta'Keiya King
ASNT Scholarship - Acadian Section
Makayla Jones
Bell Helicopter Endowed Scholarship in Aviation
Benjamin Dupre
Blake Douet Endowed Scholarship in Engineering
Destin Laidlaw
Bridgeway Apartments Scholarship
Tanjunika "TJ" James
Bristow Group Inc. Scholarship
Christion Guidry, Andrew Jones
Charles A. Patout Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Katie Guidry, Margaret Marshall
Christopher Catterson Commercial Diving Memorial Scholarship
Kaleb Kristofferson
CIS/Mike McElderry Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Bianca Guidry, Darilyn LaCour
City of New Iberia Scholarship
Kodie Blaine, Brittany Francis, Deonte Love, Teryn Thompson
Cleco Endowed Workforce Scholarship in Electrical/Power Lineman
Demarcus Keal, Andy Rider
Community First Bank Scholarship - Lafayette Campus
Renee Serrette
Community First Bank Scholarship - New Iberia Campus
Chantel Foster
Community First Bank Scholarship - St. Martinville Campus
Shalanna Cormier
Cornelius McGreevy Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Jordan Lewis, Aaliyah Zenon
Cosper Family Endowed Scholarship
Michele Aymond, Shaina Broussard, Adrienne Hebert
Craig Strain Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Ginelle Allender
David Wolske Psychology Scholarship
Ally Burgess, Russanalee Singley
Elder Outreach Endowed Scholarship in Nursing and Allied Health
Jennifer Chambers
Entergy Endowed Workforce Scholarship in Electrical/Power Lineman
Alaina Labit
Follett Book & Supplies Stipend
Drew Reed, Cheronesia Valliere
Garrett Family Endowed Scholarship
Renee Serrette, Joseline Tobis Garcis
H&B Young Foundation Scholarship
Brodie Chapman, Carlee Charpentier, Robert Head, Christiana Matthews
JD Bank Endowed Scholarship
Skyla Louviere
Jim Johnson Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Kodie Blaine
Joyce Elaine Pillette Memorial Scholarship - Medical Assistant
Hayley Floyd
Katie McMahon Scholarship for Paramedics
Cannon Fontenot, Slade Virgadamo
Kiwanis Club of Lafayette Endowed Scholarship in STEM
Gyana Gibson
LAGCOE Endowed Scholarship
Seth Martin, Christian Wagnon
LCEF Endowed Scholarship in Construction Pathway Programs
Bertilia Griselda Austin, Akai Keys
Lemoine Company First-Generation Endowed Scholarship
Lindsay Mulvenna, Brooklyn Wiley Trahan
LHC Group/Meyers Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Jasmine Arvie, Sheariah Bell, Brianna Campbell, Anna-Kate Dupre,
Casey Garner, Tremaine Rossyion
Lt. Linda H. Brown Memorial Scholarship
Meagan Danei
Mellington Family Scholarship
Esteban Hormazabal
Moody Company Foundation & Pinhook Endowed Scholarship
Cassidy Finley, Brittney Fritz, Ogechi Tabi, Patricia Young
Morgan City Oilfield Rodeo Scholarship
Theresa Coleman, Cooper Lagarde, Winnie Mabile
National EMS Academy Endowed Scholarship
Elizabeth Gibson, Toni Wright
National EMS Academy Paramedic Scholarship
Jackie Hebert, Stacy Morgan
Noble Plastics STEM Scholarship
Bertilia Griseld Austin, Reed Patin
Norbert J. Auzenne Memorial Scholarship
Tyreke Janice, Jadein Lemelle
Norma Joan Ralston Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Bailee Bouillion, Katie Finley, Brooke Sandoz
Ochsner Lafayette General Heart of Nursing Endowed Scholarship
Maribel Medina, Lanie Sanders
One Acadiana Scholarship
Bassem Abdelhedi, Logan Stepp, Aidan Vidrine
Pigeon Post Trivia Scholarship
Alex Le
QMedtrix Cy-Pres Award Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Francesca Gallow, Melissa Joubert
Rising Excellence in Technology Scholarship
Makayla Lachapelle
Rising Scholars Endowed Scholarship
Jaylah Frederick, Jayah James, Makayla Jones,
Darilyn Lacour, Erica Savoy, Isabella Stallings, Melanie Wilson
Rotary Club of Ville Platte Scholarship
Kathy McFarlin, Noah Reed
Rotary of Lafayette Scholarship
Mary Duhon
St. Landry Cy-Pres Award Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Erin Soileau
St. Landry Economic Development Scholarship
Ta'Keiya King
St. Landry Healthcare Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Lainey Briggs, Breneé Davis, Emily Delpapa, Erin Delpapa
St. Martinville Chamber Scholarship
Shalanna Cormier
Striding for Scholarships First-Generation Endowed Scholarship
Kaiyah Dwyer, Joshua Fenston, Heather Grow
Suire Work Ethic Scholarship
Esteban Hormazabal, Fatima Ramazanli
Super 1 Foods Endowed Scholarship
Terrance Fontenot
The Vermilion Reach Group Scholarship
Armon Maze
Vincent G. June Endowed Scholarship for First-Gen College Students
Skylia Concienne, Zachary Edwards, Athena West