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GONZALES LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Lions Club International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. Due to this commitment, the Gonzales Lions club has created a scholarship for the students of Ascension Parish.

SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW

The Gonzales Lions Club Scholarship was established in 2015, targeting graduating seniors who show potential of succeeding in furthering their education and who exhibit a commitment to serve others. One graduating senior from each public high school in Ascension Parish will receive a $500 scholarship to help defray the cost of their education expenses.

REQUIREMENTS

A Selection and Review Committee will use the following criteria to make their selections:

  • Student must be a graduating senior from an Ascension Parish School.
  • Student must attend a Louisiana public or private college, university, or technical college.
  • Student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
  • Student must ATTACH high school transcript
  • Student must ATTACH a copy of ACT scores
  • Applicant must show evidence of active participation in school and community activities/service volunteering.

HOW TO APPLY

The application must be filled out completely, providing the requested information. Incomplete/inaccurate applications will not be considered. Send your completed application, BY MAIL, to Rhonda Lamendola, 12079 Griffith Rd., Gonzales, LA 70737, EMAIL This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. OR SUBMIT ONLINE using the link below. "Postage Due" applications will not be accepted. (Please make sure adequate postage is provided.) Scholarship recipients will be notified by the Gonzales Lions Club through mail and through your school counselor, prior to graduation. The Lions Club Scholarship recipients will be recognized at a special dinner at Sno's. Your attendance is required.

 

CLICK HERE for the 2024 APPLICATION

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