Community Scholarships

THE CRIT PETTY SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a full-time, first-time freshman student enrolled or planning to enroll at Nicholls State University. Each recipient will be a graduate of Hahnville High School and must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Student has submitted a completed HHSCSC application
• Financial need may be considered.
• Student shall be the child of a faculty member if possible.
• Student may pursue any field of study.
• Must have a minimum ACT score of 20 and GPA of 2.5.
• Student should be involved in school and community life.  Please attach a copy of your high school resume or student activities resume.
• Student must plan to pursue a four-year degree at Nicholls State University.
• The student must include a picture and a short essay about themselves and their goals for the future.

Deadline is March 31st, 2026
Please submit applications in the counseling suite or via email to Ms. Walther (pwalther@wearescpps.org)

The Hali Coss, Lily Dufrene, and Michaila Bowling Memorial Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a full-time student enrolled at Nicholls State University. The recipient will be classified as a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate. The recipient must be a graduate of Hahnville High School or Destrehan High School. The recipient will demonstrate a financial need. The recipient must have a declared major in either the Nursing or Allied Health fields. There is no GPA requirement for this scholarship.  The scholarship will be awarded for one academic year to begin in the fall semester. The applicant must attach a one page, five paragraph essay on “How drinking and driving has affected you and how you would work to prevent it from happening in the future.”
The deadline to complete is March 31st, 2026
Please bring completed applications to the counseling suite or email to Ms. Walther (pwalther@wearescpps.org)

Kaylee is a 2022 Destrehan High School graduate.  She attended the University of Southern Mississippi majoring in Conservation Biology and had a passion to serve others!  She made an impact on others and was the voice of many at USM through her leadership roles in student government and the honors program.  In addition, she was proud to be a part of the Delta Gamma sisterhood where the motto was "Do Good".  This motto exemplified her life as she did her best to make a positive impact on others and ensure that everyone was treated fairly! 
The criteria to apply is listed below:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
•  ACT score of a 23 or higher
• Plan to major in a science related field at a four-year university
• Community Service involvement

For the application to be considered, the following must be included:

• Completed Cover Sheet - typed
• Official High School Transcript with school seal
• List of Activities and Community Service Experience
• Essay Response-Why is Community Service important to you?  Tell us about a community service experience you’ve participated in, your role, and the impact the project had on our community.
• One Letter of Recommendation -- Letter may come from a teacher, counselor, administrator, employer, clergy, community leader, mentor, etc.; not a family member

The deadline is March 6, 2026. Please submit your application to Mrs. Angela Dempster in the counseling suite or to Ms. Walther in AG2

Destrehan High School / Hahnville High School
$1,000 per student (one from HHS and one from DHS)
This scholarship recognizes graduating seniors who demonstrate a commitment to service and leadership, with plans to pursue either a career in the U.S. Military or the field of education.
Submission Due Date: February 27, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Graduating senior at Destrehan or Hahnville High School. 
Plans to pursue:

• Enlistment in a branch of the U.S. Military, or
• A college or training pathway that leads to a career in teaching or education.
• Demonstrates character, leadership, and service to others.

Application Instructions
Submit the following via the QR Code link:

• Full Name
• School (DHS / HHS)
• Email
• Intended Career Path (Military or Teaching)
• If applicable, branch of service or college/major being considered
• Short response to two prompts. One prompt related to the reason you are choosing to enter one of these two fields, and the other on character, leadership, and service (250–400 words each)

Selection Considerations

Recipients will be selected based on

• Demonstrated service, character, and leadership,
• Clarity of commitment to a career in military service or teaching,
• Strength and sincerity of the written response.

Hilcorp, founded in 1989, is the largest privately owned oil and natural gas production company in the United States. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Hilcorp has over 3,000 employees and operates in eight states across the lower 48 and Alaska.
Hilcorp is a company founded on the principles of innovation and entrepreneurism. It has been recognized for its progressive culture, values, and ethics. In fact, it has been ranked one of the best companies in FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 best workplaces in America for eight years.
Hilcorp’s core values speak to the work culture: Integrity, “Do the Right Thing;” Urgency, “Act Today, not Tomorrow;” Ownership, “Work Like You Own the Company;” Alignment, “When Hilcorp Wins, We All Win;” and Innovation, “Get Better Every Day.” As a community member, Hilcorp strives to support the communities in which they operate through their scholarship and philanthropy programs. The Hilcorp Giving Program, a powerful, employee-driven program, has led to over $78 million in grants since inception to charitable organizations in communities across the country.
The Hilcorp Future Leaders of America Scholarship Program was established with the vision of continuing Hilcorp’s commitment to their communities by developing future leadership and talent. These academically gifted students of today will be America’s business leaders and innovators of tomorrow. Hilcorp invites you to apply to the Hilcorp Future Leaders of America Scholarship Program today.

Students can apply online at www.ghcfscholar.org and the application deadline is February 13, 2026

The St. Charles Parish Women's Club Scholarship is now open. The University Scholarship is for up to $1000.  The basic requirements are a GPA of 2.0 or higher and an ACT score of 20 or higher.  
The Technical Scholarship is for up to $500.  This scholarship has no GPA or ACT requirements attached.  
Scholarship applications are due by FEBRUARY 5TH
To be considered for a scholarship, this application must be received by 6:00 PM on February 5, 2026. No applications will be accepted after 6:00 PM. If mailing application, it must be postmarked by February 2, 2026. No electronic applications will be accepted. Completed applications can be mailed or delivered to one of the following:
Linda Lowry 321 Ormond Oaks Dr. Destrehan, LA 70047 OR
Stephanie Candies 202 Browning Dr. Luling, LA 70070
PLEASE DOWNLOAD EACH APPLICATION FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO SUBMIT

For University Scholarship:

UniversityApplication2026.docx

Rubric2026Unitersity.docx

For Tech Scholarship:

TechApplication2026.docx

Rubric2026Tech.docx

Does your student plan to attend ULL and have been accepted into the university? There is a scholarship for just our UL students if eligible. The Class of 1957 Scholarship is open!! Please read the eligibility requirements
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must have an ACT composite of 23 or greater or SAT composite of 1130 or greater
2. Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
3. Must be admitted to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
4. Must attend Hahnville High School
If you qualify for the scholarship, please see attached application and READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. THE APPLICATION MUST BE MAILED TO UL BY JANUARY 30, 2026!
If you have any questions, please reach out to the UL Scholarship office

Please complete this form and mail it to the Scholarship Office at UL

It is that time of the year again! The Community Scholarships Application is now OPEN. It is HIGHLY encouraged for students to apply for our community scholarships. There are many scholarships available in the community. Students must use their school email to complete the form. Please fill out this application to the best of your ability. Please answer and read each question carefully/honestly. We will have to have proof of certain details that you put in this application. The deadline to complete the application is Monday, January 5th at 11:59PM. Please see Mrs. Dempster in AG7 in the counseling suite or email your counselor with any questions

We are proud to announce that Chevron and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation will once again support local student-athletes pursuing higher education through the Chevron Scholar Athlete of The Week program. As the presenting sponsor, Chevron will partner with the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation to recognize male and female high school seniors from the Greater New Orleans region who have achieved success on the field and in the classroom. 

Recipients will be recognized, presented with an award, and $2,000 scholarship by representatives from Chevron & Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation.

All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements: 

1.  High School Senior graduating in May of 2026
2. Resident within the 10-parish Greater New Orleans Region (Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist)
3. Participant in high school sports for at least 3 years (including senior year)
4. NOT attending college on a full athletic scholarship
5. Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA 

The application for the Chevron Scholar Athlete of the Week is now open! Please find the link to the application below.

https://form.jotform.com/252044616569057

If you have any questions, please contact me at scholarship@gnosf.org