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:

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.

Previous ALTAC Scholarship & Grant Recipients

*New recipient

2021-2022