Lafayette, LA — South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc) is calling on students across Acadiana to take advantage of a wave of newly available scholarships designed to make higher education more accessible. Thanks to generous local donors, dozens of awards remain unclaimed — offering life‑changing financial support for aspiring healthcare professionals and other career‑driven students.
“These scholarships are built on financial need rather than academic merit,” SoLAcc announced in a recent Facebook post. “Every single student has a chance to secure funding for their upcoming semester.”
Scholarships for Healthcare and Allied Fields
SoLAcc’s campuses are offering targeted support for students pursuing nursing, paramedic, and rehabilitation programs:
| Campus | Scholarship Focus | Key Eligibility Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Ville Platte | General awards and Welding scholarships | Open to all students attending this campus |
| St. Martinville | Practical Nursing | 2.5+ GPA, PN major |
| NEMSA Lake Charles | Paramedic | Residents of Cameron, Calcasieu, Beauregard, or Jeff Davis Parishes |
| Abbeville | Nursing and Rehabilitation | Full‑time PN students, Vermilion Parish graduates |
| Morgan City & Franklin | Practical Nursing and HVAC | St. Mary Parish residents, advanced students |
| New Iberia | Oil & Gas and HVAC | Support for students completing final semesters |
Local Donors Making a Difference
Scholarships such as the Katie McMahon Scholarship for Paramedics, Lt. Linda H. Brown Memorial Scholarship, Ola Firmin/Patricia Davidson Scholarship in Practical Nursing, Elder Outreach Eastridge & Pelican Pointe Scholarship, and the Evangeline Endowed Scholarship in Nursing reflect Acadiana’s deep commitment to growing its healthcare workforce. Each award honors local leaders and organizations who have invested in the next generation of caregivers.
How to Apply:
Students can complete one simple application to be matched with all available funding opportunities. Applications are open now at www.solacc.edu/scholarships.
SoLAcc encourages everyone to share the news: “Tag a classmate or friend — these scholarships are waiting for you!” Whether you’re studying nursing, paramedicine, or another field, this is your chance to lighten the financial load and focus on what matters most: building a career that serves Louisiana’s communities.