Scholarship
The Bart & Dee Dee Schmolke Scholarship Program
Story:
Bart and Dee Dee Schmolke live, work and have raised a family in Alexandria, LA. Having six degrees from LSU in their immediate family, they understand not only the expenses but the rewards one reaps by receiving a degree from LSU. They are active with LSU through the academic and athletic programs. Understanding that the cost of attending college continues to go up, they would like to help a first year student better afford it. So they are instituting a scholarship program where they will award a deserving freshman funds to help offset the costs of attending LSU.
Scholarship:
The scholarship will be offered each year to a deserving freshman from Rapides Parish. The scholarship will be for $2,000 total. $1,000 will be paid in September and the remaining $1,000 will be paid in January. This scholarship is for two semesters only, one academic year. Each September a new freshman will be selected to receive the scholarship. The funds are to be used to help defray any education expenses that the student may encounter and help acclimate the student during their freshman year.
Criteria:
Age 17-20 years
Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
Student must attend LSU in Baton Rouge
Student must be from Rapides Parish and be a model citizen
Student must participate in extracurricular activities and/or non-school activities
How to apply:
The application can be found here
Fill out the application and mail it to 128 Versailles Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303
Attach a short statement explaining why you should be considered for this scholarship
Attach a short resume with activities, hobbies and work history
Letters of recommendation can also be included.
Deadline for applications is March 31 for the Fall semester of the same year.
Funding:
The scholarship will be paid in 2 installments of $1,000 each. The first being paid in September and the second in January. The student must provide proof of attending LSU in each semester and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA at LSU.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION