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St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith has announced that applications are now being accepted for the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association annual scholarship for 2022. All eligible students in St. Mary Parish are encouraged to apply.
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The $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school student who plans to attend a Louisiana University or Community College. An applicant must be a permanent resident of St. Mary Parish and must be eligible for admission to the school indicated on the application. The award will only be paid for attendance at one of the Louisiana Universities or Community Colleges as a full-time, undergraduate student.
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The scholarship is awarded as a gift, not a loan, and is awarded to defray the rising costs of tuition and related expenses in higher education. There are no restrictions on the purposes for which the scholarship is spent.
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Online applications may be submitted at https://www.stmaryso.com/forms. Paper applications may also be turned in at the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office in Franklin or Morgan City, to the attention of Det. Lt. David Spencer, Public Information Officer.
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All applications must be received by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office no later than Friday, April 1, 2022. An independent selection committee will review the applications and select a winner to be announced in May. There are no restrictions on applicants by reason of race, creed, color, age, or national origin.
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The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program awards scholarships in all 64 parishes, providing assistance to worthy Louisiana students in furthering their education and training with resources made available through the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program.