Ark-La-Tex Agricultural Council
Scholarship Program
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 annually 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.
- Grants are given at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
- Applicant must be a Louisiana resident and an active member of a Louisiana 4-H Club or FFA Chapter.
- Applicant must be an entering freshman majoring in some field of agriculture, home economics, or life science.
- Recipient must be enrolling in a Louisiana college or university.
- Applicants must submit a completed application form along with current high school transcript, ACT scores, 4-H Club or FFA record book with supporting materials, and at least two letters of recommendation to the Scholarship Selection Committee by April 3, 2018. The selections will be made by the end of April.
- Send Application and Documentation to:
ALTAC Scholarship Committee
P.O, Box 53226
Shreveport, La. 71135
- Send Application and Documentation to:
- 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.
Scholarship and Grant Program Information Needed
2017-2018 ALTAC Scholarship Recipients
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
2017-2018 ALTAC Grant Recipients
Jacques Fontenot, Evangeline Parish
Erica Grant, Red River Parish
Carmen Latoilais, Red River Parish
Ashlee Sebren, West Ouachita
Sarah Elizabeth Steadman, Rapides Parish