The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program is set to award scholarships of up to $1,000 to graduating high school students in parishes where the Sheriff is an affiliate of the Honorary Membership Program. The initiative aims to help Louisiana students pursue higher education and training.
The scholarships are given as gifts and can be used for any purpose related to educational expenses. Applicants must be permanent residents of Louisiana, attend higher education institutions within the state, and enroll as full-time undergraduate students.
To apply, students need to submit their completed applications to the Sheriff of their home parish by April 1st. Applicants must also be eligible for admission to the chosen school on their application. The scholarship funds will only support attendance at institutions located in Louisiana. Winners will be announced by May 1, 2026.
Recipients will receive a $1,000 check made out to the student named in the winning application. The check will be sent to the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, after which Administrative Assistant Nicholas Ford will reach out to arrange pickup details.
Anyone seeking more information about the program can contact Administrative Assistant Nicholas Ford at nford@jdpso.org. Completed applications should be delivered in person to the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office at 1530 HWY 90 West (Shankland Ave), Jennings, LA 70546.
“There are no restrictions on the purposes for which scholarships are spent. The scholarships are not loans and will be awarded as gifts to defray the rising costs of tuition and related expenses in higher education. The only limitations are that applicants be permanent residents of Louisiana; scholarships be utilized in higher education within the State of Louisiana; and students be enrolled as full-time, undergraduate students.”
