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Ark-La-Tex Agricultural Council Scholarship Program

In leu of the 2020 ALTAC annual meeting, many of our members donated to the Ark-La-Tex Agricultural Council Scholarship fund. We would like to recognize the following members for their donation:

  • Mrs. Zelda Loftus
  • Deborah Dees, CPA
  • Carol Adams
  • Jack & Beverly Barron
  • Louisiana Land Bank
  • Barbara Serio
  • Rosy Bromell & Hilda Williams
  • Mickey Walker
  • TC & Jenny Hall
  • Dr. Eddie Moore, DVM
  • John & Brenda Parsons
  • Michelle & Sara Menard
  • David & Donna Ogletree
  • Lee & Jena Coltharp
  • Larry Nash
  • Gene & Kay Stough
  • Steve & Carol Ashley
  • Allen & Catherine Hanna
  • Brandon & Heather Richter
  • Liz Swaine
  • Lola  Boone
  • James, Angie & Stacey Baker

Many thanks to each and every one of our donors for their generosity & ongoing support!


Are You Interested in Applying for an ALTAC Scholarship?

Applications and supporting materials are due no later than April 18, 2022

Student Criteria

  • Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with an overall scholastic average of 3.0.
  • The scholarship is renewable for four years providing the recipient maintains a 3.0 or better grade point average in college.
  • The winner is responsible for presenting a copy of his or her college grades after each quarter/semester, to the Community Foundation at 401 Edwards St #105, Shreveport, LA 71101.
  • The scholarship will be awarded in the form of a check made payable to the college to be attended for one-half of the total amount of the scholarship each semester (or one-third of the amount each quarter).
  • The amount of the scholarship is to be $1,000 annually, subject to revision by the Scholarship Selection Committee.
  • A one-time grant may be given at the discretion of the Selection Committee instead of the above-mentioned scholarship opportunity.
  • Applicant must be a Louisiana resident, an entering freshman and an active member of a Louisiana 4-H Club or FFA Chapter.
  • Recipient must be enrolling in a Louisiana college or university. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Ark-La-Tex Agricultural Council and the Community Foundation of any changes in university enrollment, student contact information or early graduation. Students must be enrolled as a full-time student.
  • Applicants must submit a completed application form along with the following to the Scholarship Selection Committee by April 18, 2022:
    • High school transcript
    • ACT scores
    • Past 3 years of their 4-H Club or FFA record book with supporting materials.
    • At least two letters of recommendation.
    • Pictures of any Louisiana State Livestock Shows you attended.
  • The selections will be made by the end of April.
  • Apply online or download the application and submit along with documentation to:
    ALTAC Scholarship Committee
    P.O. Box 53226
    Shreveport, La. 71135
  • Your 4-H books, portfolio & supporting materials will be returned to you after the scholarship selection has been made.
  • Recipients of this scholarship are encouraged to attend the Ark-La-Tex Ag Council Annual Meeting which is usually held the third Thursday in August.
  • These guidelines may be modified at any time.
  • Submission of application and 4-H record book/FFA portfolio does not guarantee a scholarship or grant opportunity.
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Previous ALTAC Scholarship & Grant Recipients

*New recipient

2021-2022

Andy & Zelda Loftus Scholarship

  • Cooper Johnson, Natchitoches Parish

ALTAC One Time Grant

  • Karsyn Bass, Ouchita Parish
  • Kylee Anne Triche, Lafourche Parish
  • Shelby Brown, Caddo Parish

ALTAC “Jack Dilliard” Grant

  • Josie Marie Camp, Winn Parish

ALTAC Scholarships

  • Carmen Rae Garcia, Bossier Parish*
  • Abby Lobue, Calcasieu Parish
  • Kyleigh Bass, Ouachita Parish
  • Maeleigh Conner, Cameron Parish
  • Luke Seguin, Livingston Parish
  • Amanda Simmons, Sabine Parish
  • Ethan Coker, Claiborne Parish
  • Madison Pleasant, Natchitoches Parish
  • Caroline Dupree, Bossier Parish

2020-2021

ALTAC Scholarship

  • Abby Lobue, Calcasieu Parish*
  • Kyleigh Bass, Ouachita Parish*
  • Lacey Dodson, Bossier Parish
  • Maeleigh Conner, Cameron Parish
  • Luke Seguin, Livingston Parish
  • Amanda Simmons, Sabine Parish
  • Ethan Coker, Claiborne Parish
  • Madison Pleasant, Natchitoches Parish
  • Caroline Dupree, Bossier Parish

ALTAC Grant

  • Caitlin McBride, Ouachita Parish
  • Caroline Doise, Jefferson Davis Parish
  • Jennifer Langston, Bossier Parish
  • Keely Kennedy, Claiborne Parish
  • Austin Grooms, Bossier Parish
  • Daisy Verdin, Union Parish
  • Garrett Manuel, St. Landry Parish
  • Tyler Hayes, Calcasieu Parish

2019-2020

ALTAC Scholarship

  • Leah Brumley, Desoto Parish*
  • Ethan Coker, Claiborne Parish*
  • Caroline Dupree, Bossier Parish*
  • Madison Pleasant, Natchitoches Parish*
  • Amanda Simmons, Sabine Parish*
  • Stacey Baker, Caddo Parish
  • Maeleigh Beth Conner, Cameron Parish
  • Lacey Dodson, Bossier Parish
  • Jenna Grace Guidry, Iberia Parish
  • Colby Lingo, West Carroll Parish
  • Daryn Scriber, Claiborne Parish
  • Luke Seguin, Livingston Parish

ALTAC (one-time) Grant

  • Kerrington Bass, Ouachita Parish
  • Weston Lee Cobb, St. Helena Parish
  • Hunter Lepretre, Vermilion Parish
  • Paige Zeringue, Ascension Parish

2018-2019

ALTAC Scholarship

  • LeaStacey Baker, Caddo Parish*
  • Daryn Scriber, Claiborne Parish*
  • Maeleigh Beth Conner, Cameron Parish*
  • Luke Seguin, Livingston Parish*
  • Peyton Arthur, Vernon Parish
  • Justin Lingo, West Carroll Parish
  • Lacey Dodson, Bossier Parish
  • Jenna Grace Guidry, Iberia Parish

ALTAC (one-time) Grant

  • Megan Mincey, Livingston Parish
  • John J. Carbalan, Jefferson Davis Parish
  • Chase Echols, Lincoln Parish
  • Austin McMillon, Caddo Parish
  • Alexis Kennedy, Claiborne Parish

2017-2018

ALTAC Scholarship

  • Peyton Arthur, Vernon Parish
  • Peter Ashley, Desoto Parish
  • Lacey Dodson, Bossier Parish
  • Jenna Grace Guidry, Iberia Parish
  • Allie Doise, Jefferson Parish
  • Colby Lingo, West Carroll Parish
  • Aubrey Simmons, Lincoln Parish
  • Megan Simon, Lafayette Parish
  • Miranda Weddleton, Caddo Parish

ALTAC (one-time) Grant

  • Jacques Fontenot, Evangeline Parish
  • Erica Grant, Red River Parish
  • Carmen Latoilais, Red River Parish
  • Ashlee Sebren, West Ouachita
  • Sarah Elizabeth Steadman, Rapides Parish

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