Scholarships
Bogalusa Scholarship
Purpose
The Bogalusa Scholarship Fund was created in 1999 to exist as a permanent scholarship fund through the generosity of the people who live in Washington Parish. The scholarship is overseen by the Northshore Community Foundation in order to take advantage of the foundation’s management expertise. According to the original articles of incorporation that continue to guide the Fund, income generated by the Fund is to provide cash scholarships to assist selected graduating/graduated high school students who will enroll in a college or university. The scholarship award is to be used toward the following, in order of priority: tuition and fees; room and board; books and supplies; and commuting expenses.
Eligibility Details
The Northshore Community Foundation is able to award scholarships to graduating seniors residing in Bogalusa (4th Ward) who want to pursue higher education. Total scholarship is $16,000 awarded ($2,000 per semester).
Deadline March 2, 2026
ApplicationPrevious Recipient
Gabrielle Hopkins
“Gabrielle exemplifies a positive attitude and always tries to give her best performance in any task. She is clever but humble. I can’t wait to see what she achieves in the next stage of her life,” said one of Gabrielle’s teachers. Miss Hopkins attended Bogalusa High School and excelled in her academics and extra-curricular activities. She’s heading to Southeastern Louisiana University to study biological sciences.
