The Madere-Jones Scholarship was established in 2020 to benefit graduates of Livingston Parish high schools.
Eligibility
- Must be graduating from a high school in Livingston Parish, Louisiana
- Must be enrolling full-time into an accredited university or college
Award
The scholarship award is $1,500 per semester for a maximum of 8 consecutive semesters. The total award is worth up to $12,000.
Application Requirements
- Application
- Most recent academic transcript
- ACT or SAT score report
- Resume
- FAFSA Student Aid Report
- Letter of recommendation from a teacher or any non-parent adult
- Essay that details the applicant’s background, interests, and future plans
Who Should Apply?
This scholarship is exclusively for graduating high school students in Livingston Parish who will be attending college in the coming fall. All students who qualify are encouraged to apply for this scholarship, which is offering a large dollar amount and will likely not be very competitive, given it is not offered nationally.