More than $70,000 in scholarships was awarded to 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 for the Fall semester paid. Recipients include a diverse mix of majors at SLCC, from registered nursing and nondestructive testing technology to general studies and industrial technology. The students also attend campuses throughout SLCC’s footprint across eight parishes.
Scholarships and recipients include:
- Bell Helicopter Endowed Scholarship – James Villien, aviation maintenance technology major from Lafayette.
- Center for Minority Excellence Endowed Scholarship for Part-Time Students Scholarship –Cirston Broussard, general studies major from Opelousas.
- Chester Broussard Memorial Scholarship – Talia Touchet, general studies major from Maurice.
- CLECO Workforce Scholarship – Patricia Touchet, nursing major from New Iberia; Dominique White, criminal justice major from New Iberia.
- Complete Home Health 25th Year Anniversary Scholarship – Miles Stevens, nursing major from Eunice.
- COX Communications Scholarship – Patrice Roberts, general studies major from Rayne; Naesa Vallier, nursing major from Lafayette; Logan Smith, nursing major from Lafayette; Matt Hebert, application software development major from New Iberia.
- Craig Strain Memorial Endowed Scholarship – Angelina Lartigue, business major from Kaplan.
- David Wolske Psychology Scholarship - Ke’Shawn Lancelin, general studies major from Jeanerette; Kathlyn Ben, general studies major from Ville Platte; Tammy Thompson, general studies major from Lafayette; Kristine Bantilan, general studies major from Lafayette; Madison Thibodeaux, nursing major from Jeanerette; Teresa West, general studies major from Lafayette; John Fain, nursing major from Duson; Ashley Crooks, general studies major from Youngsville.
- Elder Outreach Eastridge Nursing and Rehabilitation and Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Scholarship – Kristen Miguez, medical assistant major from Erath.
- Elder Outreach Southwind Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Encore Healthcare and Rehabilitation Scholarship – Latrice Wilson, nursing major from Crowley.
- Emergency Physicians of Acadiana Scholarship – Payton Dupre, general studies major from Berwick.
- Eyeconick Brand Scholarship – Kevin Bergeron, machine tool technology from Opelousas.
- Follett Books and Supplies Stipend Scholarship – Mecca Rose, general studies major from Lafayette; Haylee Suire, general studies major from Opelousas; Makayla Green, general studies major from Opelousas; Megan Szekely, nursing major from Duson.
- Glen Armentor’s Pay-It-Forward Scholarship – Angel Carbajal, electrician major from Sunset; Ashley Jones, nursing major from Breaux Bridge; Kenneth Toussaint, criminal justice major from Opelousas; Gage Weakly, general studies major from New Iberia.
- H&B Young Foundation Scholarship – Shameka Smith, nursing major from Houma; Clarence Chapman, business major from Centerville; Rita Herbert, general studies major from Patterson; Cherrell McDaniel, nursing major from Patterson; Traylon Batiste, nursing major from St. Martinville; Terrell Fredrick, industrial marine electronics technology major from Erath; Gracie Gros, general studies major from Morgan City; Geralyn Nixon, nursing major from Gray; Ebony Jefferson, nursing major from Thibodaux.
- Home Furniture Scholarship – Malcolm Russell, digital media design major from St. Martinville; Cassandra Webster, associate of science major from Duson.
- Katie McMahon Scholarship for Paramedics – Leah Glover, EMT major from Lake Charles.
- LGH Heart of Nursing Endowed Scholarship – Lawrence McClure, nursing major from Lafayette.
- Lonny McDonald Memorial Scholarship – Eric Gorman, industrial technology major from Franklin.
- Louisiana CAT Scholarship – Jessica Deglandon, industrial mechanics technology major from Morgan City.
- Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus – District 44, State Rep Vincent Pierre Scholarship – Danie Adams, general studies major from Lafayette.
- Lt. Linda H. Brown Memorial Scholarship – Cecily Howard, nursing major from Breaux Bridge.
- Mia Trahan Memorial Scholarship – Kendalasha Gallow, nursing major from Lafayette.
- Micah Craven Memorial Scholarship – Jenny Chounxaymeuangdy, general studies major from Lafayette.
- National EMS Academy EMT Scholarship – Koran Duncan, EMT major from Baker; Gabrielle Broussard, EMT major from Montegut; Jakayla Robinson, EMT major from Carencro; Marquisia Moore Young, EMT major from Pineville, Lexi Crisp, EMT major from New Iberia.
- Opelousas Kiwanis Club Scholarship – Veronica Leday, nursing major from Opelousas.
- Republic Services Scholarship – Gannon Miller, diesel-powered equipment technology major from Egan.
- Ronald Stokes Memorial Scholarship – Brandy Fedeli, general studies major from Lafayette.
- Ronald Stokes Memorial Scholarship – Abbeville Campus – Rebecca Saltzman, nursing major from Abbeville; Tiffany Vandygriff, cosmetology major from Abbeville; Terron Nguyen, business major from Abbeville.
- Rotary Club of Lafayette North Scholarship – Evan Norman, general studies major from Youngsville
- Rotary of Lafayette Scholarship – Hailey Menard, business major from Rayne.
- Rotary of Rayne Scholarship – Dru Bourriague, general studies major from Rayne.
- SLCC Faculty & Staff Scholarship – Liberal Arts & Humanities Division – Ines Nunez-Duran, general studies major from Lafayette.
- SLCC Faculty & Staff Scholarship – Nursing & Allied Health Division – Allison Fontenot, nursing major from Church Point.
- SLCC Faculty & Staff Scholarship – Business, IT, & Workforce Division – Alicia Landrum, business major from Youngsville.
- SLCC Faculty & Staff Scholarship – STEM, Transportation & Energy Division – Sarah Lowe, associate of science major from Lafayette.
- Sunrise Rotary of Opelousas Scholarship – Haylee Suire, general studies major from Opelousas.
- The 705 Leadership & Engagement Scholarship – Terri Fontenot, nursing major from Washington.
- Washington State Bank Scholarship – Kandise Owens, business major from Jeanerette; LorDestin Landry, business major from Lafayette.
“These scholarships give students the financial resources to meet their educational goals and the confidence they need to succeed,” said Morgan Wampler, Development Officer at SLCC. “Through generous support and community partnerships, we are able to support students poised to make a difference in our communities”
For more information about SLCC’s scholarships, contact (337) 521-9635 or e-mail morgan.wampler@solacc.edu
The SLCC Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation established in 2003 for the mission of supporting the activities of South Louisiana Community College. Over the last seven years, the SLCC Foundation has raised a $2.1 million match for a $17 million Health & Sciences Building for the College’s Lafayette campus, grew its endowment 16-fold through new scholarships and professorships, increased employee giving from 1.8% to over 67%, implemented SLCC’s largest-ever scholarship program, and executed successful naming campaigns for two college facilities in Lafayette and St. Martinville.
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ABOUT ACADIANA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE
South Louisiana Community College is a comprehensive community college that operates campuses in Abbeville, Crowley, Franklin, Lafayette, Morgan City, New Iberia, Opelousas, St. Martinville, and Ville Platte. The college serves more than 18,000 students annually and offers an array of academic programs. Students earn associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, and industry-based certifications. It is ranked 14th among the Top 100 Associate Degree Producers as determined by Community College Week.