Community Scholarships

The Ronald “Plug” Diggs Memorial Music Scholarship honors Ronald Diggs, a lifelong resident of St. Charles Parish whose passion for music spanned more than 58 years. He served as Musical Director at Mount Zion Community Church of Boutte and was deeply committed to the development and sharing of gospel music. Ronald’s love for music began at a young age when he taught himself to play the organ by ear, drawing inspiration from music he heard on the radio. As his talent progressed, he sought formal instruction from certified mentors to further develop his skills. He was especially passionate about uniting choirs and gospel groups from various churches through music and fellowship. This vision led to the creation of the Mount Zion Gospel Festival, first held in 1999 and later relocated to Westbank Bridge Park in 2021 to accommodate its growth. The Ronald Diggs Memorial Music Scholarship will be awarded to two senior students — one from Hahnville High School and one from Destrehan High School. Recipients must attend the Ronald Diggs Memorial Musical on May 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM to receive the scholarship.
To be considered for the Ronald Diggs Memorial Music Scholarship, applicants must:
1. Be a student at DHS or HHS with a GPA of 3.0 and graduating in the Spring of 2026
2. Plan to attend a college or vocational school in the Fall of 2026
3. Complete and submit an application and essay (500 words)
4. Mandatory attendance for the Ronald Diggs Memorial Musical on May 24, 2026 at 11:30 am.
5. Two letters from individuals (teachers, counselors, etc.) not related to applicant

Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

To apply: https://forms.gle/rnvfUGxgq8mQCbG57

Total Dollar Value $2500
Number of Scholarship(s): Two
Type of Scholarship: College $1500 - One

Type of Scholarship: Vocational-Technical @ $1000 - One
Bayer U.S. is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our human capital is our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture and reputation, but Bayer’s achievement as well.
At Bayer we recognize the importance of:

• Building an inclusive climate of equal and quality treatment for all employees that is directly connected to the company’s strength and competitiveness.
• Demonstrating how the diversity of our workforce and leadership can help Bayer better understand and satisfy the needs of the diverse communities we serve.
• Understanding that a diverse employee base brings diversity of ideas, innovation and product solutions. Diversity helps our bottom line.
• Applying the value of a diverse workforce by developing the skills necessary to enable leaders at all levels of our company to succeed.

ELIGIBILITY – CRITERIA:

• Students must demonstrate the characteristics of our Bayer pledge. In specific, the candidate must demonstrate that they value diversity and encourage inclusiveness in all aspects of their daily lives.
• College-bound Seniors must possess a minimum of a 2.8 GPA.
• No minimum GPA is required for vocational school candidates.
• Students must have definite plans to enroll in a vocational school, university, or college to receive funding.
• Students must submit an essay per the above guidelines.
• Students must complete the short application form.
• Preferably, students will pursue a career in either engineering, chemistry, biology, industrial hygiene, accounting, IT, human resources, etc. or an industrial related field (welding, pipefitting, maintenance, process technician)

Deadline to submit all essays and applications to Ms. Walther via email is April 2, 2026 at 12PM

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Scholarship Amount: A one-time $2000 scholarship is to be awarded to one graduating senior at each SCPPS High School (Destrehan HS and Hahnville HS)
Scholarship Criteria:

• Plan to major in the field of Education or Human Sciences (Kinesiology, Social Work, Counseling, Physical Therapy, Sports Administration, etc.) given priority
• Plan to enroll at LSU (Louisiana State University) or Nicholls State

University given priority

• Cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.5 or higher
• ACT score of 20 or higher
• Participates in Extracurricular Activities and Community Volunteer Activities

Application Criteria:

• Completed Application Sheet must be typed or printed and answered completely
• Official High School Transcript must be attached
• Complete and attach a brief one page essay as to “Why I wish to receive this scholarship to help pursue my future career”

Deadline to submit your application is April 1st, 2026
Please submit all applications to Mrs. Dempster or Ms. Walther in the counseling suite

Below are the majors that qualify for this major

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The Ashton Dell Flair Memorial Scholarship has been developed and instituted in remembrance of PFC Ashton Dell Flair, who was a graduate of Hahnville High School in 2020. Ashton was a 4-year member of the Fighting Tiger AFJROTC, served as Co-Commander of the group and commanded the Drill Team. He was a 3-year member of the Fighting Tiger Marching Band, as he played the trombone and demonstrated love of school and energetic school spirt. Ashton enlisted in the United States Army in June of 2019, and he left for Basic Combat Training in June of 2020 to Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He graduated from BCT on August 20, 2020 working towards his MOS, or Job 15T which was a UH-60 Black Hawk Repairer. Ashton displayed spirit, dedication, and support of his fellow soldiers and love of his country, until his untimely death October 13, 2020 while in Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Eustis, Virginia. Ashton had a deep love and reverence for God, country, family, and friends. We honor his memory in recognizing and awarding graduating seniors who demonstrate similar characteristics
which are essential to the foundation of our society.
The Ashton Dell Flair Scholarship will be a one-time $1,000.00 award to one Senior within each of the
following groups:

• Hahnville High School AFJROTC graduating Cadet.
• Hahnville High School graduating Band member
• Hahnville High School graduating Talented Art Student
• Destrehan high School AFJROTC graduating Cadet.

These scholarships are awarded to the outstanding Seniors who:

• Demonstrate a love for and commitment to AFJROTC or Band as a member or cadet
• Demonstrate a passion for and creative demonstration of various visual artistic expression
• Possesses a strong work ethic
• Shows enthusiastic energy and participation in all endeavors/activities in relation to ROTC, Band and/or Talented Art program
• Maintains an OVERALL CUMULATIVE GPA of 2.0 or higher through the end of the Fall Semester (December) of his/her Senior year (**must submit a transcript or data evidence {report card} of overall cumulative GPA)
• Is a Citizen of the United States
• Actively participated as a member/student for at least two (2) years in AFJROTC, Band or Talented Art program
• Demonstrates selflessness—providing support and encouragement of fellow students and their success

Additional scholarship requirements:
1. Print and complete the scholarship application
2. Include 2 letters of recommendation from Faculty/Teachers of the high school (**one letter must be
from the organization director/instructor or program teacher)
3. Submit a self portrait essay (see explanation and guidelines on the application page)
The application, letters of recommendation, essay, and supporting documentation must be submitted by April 1, 2026 to the COUNSELING DEPARTMENT of Hahnville or Destrehan High School.

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The Craig A Champagne Memorial Scholarship

• Applicant must be a graduating senior from a high school within St. Charles Parish.
• Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Applicant must demonstrate strong moral character and a proven work ethic.
• Applicant must be accepted or applying to a trade, technical, or vocational program at an accredited institution.
• Applicant must submit a completed application, including all required documents, by the specified deadline.

Please see the application attached for completion
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS APRIL 1ST AT 12PM
PLEASE TURN ALL APPLICATIONS INTO MRS. DEMPSTER OR MS. WALTHER IN THE COUNSELING SUITE

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)

United Way of St. Charles awards six $1,000 scholarships to high school or GED graduates at the end of each school year to help defray the cost of educational expenses. In addition, two ROTC students receive a one-time award of $500.
The LIVE UNITED Scholarships are designed to recognize individuals who help make a positive impact in the community. Awards will be based on the applicant’s demonstrated commitment to community service and the extent to which the applicant has impacted the community through leadership and service.  The LIVE UNITED scholarships are not a need or academic based scholarship.
To qualify, applicants must be residents of St. Charles Parish and plan to attend a post-secondary accredited, degreed, or certified program in Louisiana. An educational facility in another state is acceptable if a program desired by the applicant is not available in Louisiana.
Applications for the LIVE UNITED Scholarships are available at Hahnville and Destrehan High Schools. Applications can also be picked up from the United Way of St. Charles office, 13207 River Road in Luling.
Applications must be submitted by mail or presented in person to the United Way of St. Charles office by Saturday, March 28th, 2026.
For more information about the LIVE UNITED Scholarships, call 985-331-9063.

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Tony Waguespack, a lifelong resident of St. Charles Parish, was a 1990 Hahnville High School Graduate and four-year HHS athlete. Tony worked a 24-year career at Monsanto in Luling, and he was an avid outdoorsman, sports enthusiast, and incredibly loving son, brother, uncle, and friend to all who met him. 
At the age of 45, Tony was taken from this world entirely too young. So young, that many would say that he didn’t get a chance to live his life. But Tony lived his life more than most.
Through high school, and throughout his life, Tony loved life to the fullest. Never taking one day for granted, Tony always seemed to be most concerned with making other’s happy and, with his incredibly infectious smile, he had the gift of leaving a smile on everyone’s face he encountered. Tony truly defined living his dash.
The Tony Waguespack Memorial Scholarship is awarded to one male and one female HHS student athlete that epitomizes what “Living the Dash” (the dash between one’s final dates) truly means. Its recipient may not necessarily have the highest GPA or perfect ACT score, but they certainly show an insatiable love for life.
This year’s recipients of the Tony Waguespack Memorial Scholarship will have displayed a desire for living life and striving to make other’s days, and lives, better than before they entered them.
Tony Waguespack Memorial “Live The Dash” Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY:
To be considered for the Tony Waguespack Memorial Scholarship, applicants must:
1. Be a student athlete graduating from Hahnville High School in the Spring of 2026
2. Plan to attend a college or trade school in the Fall of 2026
3. Complete and submit an application and essay
4. Submit an application package (See Below)
APPLICATION PACKAGE:
Applicant must submit an application package which includes:
1. A completed application and personal essay
2. Two letters of recommendation from individuals not related to applicant.
ESSAY REQUIREMENTS:
Please attach a personal essay describing what “Living the Dash” means to you. In doing so, describe a day that you would choose to live over again if given the chance. However, it could only be relived, not changed in any way. Show how this day relates to what you believe “Living the Dash” means.
The essay should be well thought out and personal. It will be the most integral part of the selection.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Completed application packages must be submitted by no later than March 20, 2026
Email to Wagfamily124@outlook.com
Or mail to:       Tony Waguespack Memorial
                         124 Mark Street
                         Des Allemands, LA 70030

Eligibility:

• Graduating Seniors
  – 1 student from East Bank and 1 student from West Bank
• Must be a resident of St. Charles Parish
• Student must be attending a College or Technical College (Vocational)
• Must be a Son/Daughter of an Active
  Firefighter or be active as a Junior Firefighter for at least 2 years prior to graduation
• Active Status must be verified by Fire Chief (Number of hours for meetings, training, and fire calls)

Please completely fill out the application and return it to:  
Scholarship Committee: St.
Charles Fireman’s Association
P. O. Box 733
Hahnville, LA 70057.  
Applications must be received by March 12, 2026.  Applications received after March 12, 2026 will not be considered.