Morrow, Morrow, Ryan, Bassett & Haik Scholarship Application 2026-2027

Morrow, Morrow, Ryan, Bassett & Haik Scholarship Application 2026-2027

Administered by the OGHS Foundation
PURPOSE

Morrow, Morrow, Ryan, Bassett & Haik would like to offer financial assistance to individuals of St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes seeking educational opportunities in any field of study. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage deserving applicants to pursue a degree and to encourage these individuals to seek employment within St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes upon graduation in their field of study.
CRITERIA

Scholarships will be awarded based on academic background, maturity of the applicant, financial need, community involvement, the availability of resources and funding, and your chosen career field. All applicants must be permanent residents of St. Landry or Evangeline Parish and must have a current cumulative GPA of 2.5.
AWARD

Approximately fifteen (15) scholarships will be awarded for $2,500 for the year, or $1,250 per semester. These scholarships will be awarded as a one-time award for the 2026-2027 school year. Scholarship amounts and guidelines will be set by the MMRBH Scholarship Committee and may be adjusted on an annual basis. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the educational institution. Applicants must be attending an educational institution/college in the state of Louisiana. Applicants may apply during any portion of their educational career (i.e., undergraduate, graduate, professional school, etc.). Applicants can also be current TOPS recipients.
Please fill in every question on this form to be considered. Any omitted material will automatically disqualify your application for consideration. If a question is not applicable to you, please fill in “N/A”. Once this form has been submitted, please submit a physical copy of the following:

-Two sealed letters of recommendation

-Official high school transcript/GED

-Original, sealed, and stamped post-secondary transcript (college) if applicable

-All current professional licenses/certifications (if applicable)

All documents, including the application, should be submitted no later than Friday, March 6th, 2026. No exceptions will be made. Physical copies of the additional required materials may be mailed or hand-delivered to the following address:

OGHS Foundation

Attn: Olivia Buller

3983 I49 South Service Road

Opelousas, LA 70570

All applications will be considered without regard to race, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee, and the top candidates will be called for interviews with the committee. The final decision will be made and approved by the Scholarship Selection Committee and is not subject to appeal. Scholarships will be awarded in May. If you have additional questions, please feel free to call the Foundation Office at 337-943-7143 or email oliviabuller@opelousasgeneral.com.
Applicant Information
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Nickname*
Mailing Address*
City*
State*
Zip*
Parish*
Phone Number*
Email Address*
example@example.com
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Most Recent ACT score if applicable*
What is your mother's full name, occupation, and employer?*
What is your father's full name, occupation, and employer?*
Are you a current resident of St. Landry Parish?*

YesNo
Are you a current resident of Evangeline Parish?*

YesNo
Are you, your parent(s), or grandparent(s) a veteran? If so, who is a veteran and what branch of the military? *
Education History

Along with this application, you must submit an original official transcript for each secondary and post-secondary academic institution attended. If you have a GED, include the original transcript with a signature. If a field does not apply to you, please type "N/A".
Name of High School*
High School City*
High School State*
Highest Grade Completed in High School*
Degree Received*
Dates Attended*
Did you graduate?*

YesNo
Name of College #1*
College #1 City*
College #1 State*
Highest Grade Completed in College #1*
Degree Received from College #1*
Dates Attended*
Did you graduate?*

YesNoOther
Name of College #2 (if applicable)*
If this does not apply to you, please skip to "What is your GPA at the most recently attended educational institution?"
College #2 (if applicable) City*
College #2 (if applicable) State*
Highest Grade Completed in College #2 (if applicable)*
Degree Received from College #2 (if applicable)*
Dates Attended*
Did you graduate?*

YesNoOther
Name of Other Educational Institution Attended (if applicable) *
Other Educational Institution Attended (if applicable) City*
Other Educational Institution Attended (if applicable) State*
Highest Grade Completed at the Other Educational Institution Attended (if applicable) *
Degree Received from the Other Educational Institution Attended (if applicable) *
Dates Attended*
Did you graduate?*

YesNo
What is your GPA at the most recently attended educational institution? *
PROGRAM ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

This entire section must be completed with the contact information for your current academic advisor, the department head of your program, or any admissions office personnel. This section is to confirm your admittance to said program.
Name of Program *
Name of Institution*
Address*
City*
State*
Zip*
Name Of Contact Person For This Program/School Representative*
Title*
Phone Number For the School Representative*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email For The School Representative*
example@example.com
Academic Year Applied For *
Program Start Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Projected Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Current Year In Program*
i.e. Is this your first year in the program, second, etc.
Estimated Tuition Per Year*
Estimated Tuition Per Semester*
SCHOOL COST ESTIMATION

This entire section must be completed. Please estimate as best you can for each category.
Current Savings*
Expected Employment Earnings*
Income from Other Sources*
(i.e. gifts, other scholarships, student loans, etc.)
Parental Contributions*
Total Estimated Income*
Yearly Tuition*
Yearly Fees*
Expected Expenses For Books*
Living Expenses Expected To Pay Out Of Income*
Total Estimated Expenses*
Are you currently receiving or are you eligible to receive a federal grant?*

YesNo
Which grant?*
If so, how much? *
Do you currently receive a TOPS Scholarship?*

YesNo
If not, why not?*
Do you expect to be eligible for a TOPS Scholarship?*

YesNo
If not, why not?*
Do you currently receive or expect to receive any other scholarships?*

YesNo
If so, please list the name of the scholarship and dollar amount. Please list in the following format: Alice Paul Award ($1,500); John D. Winters Scholarship ($500)*
Employment History

If additional information is needed, please indicate that at the bottom of this section and submit a separate sheet in the sealed packet submitted to the Foundation.
Company Name #1*
Address*
City*
State*
Zip*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Type of Business*
Type of Work*
Dates Employed, from start to date employment ended*
Reason for Leaving *
Company Name #2*
Address*
City*
State*
Zip*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Type of Business*
Type of Work*
Dates Employed, from start to date employment ended*
Reason for Leaving *
If you need additional space for your employment history and will be submitting it with the sealed paperwork to the Foundation, please indicate so below.*

Yes, I will be submitting additional work historyNo, I do not need to submit additional work history
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/VOLUNTEER HISTORY/EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

If additional space is needed, please indicate so at the bottom of this section and attach in the packet submitted to the OGHS Foundation.
Organization #1 Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Contact Person
Average Hours Involved
Dates Volunteered
Type of Involvement
Organization #2 Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Contact Person
Average Hours Involved
Dates Volunteered
Type of Involvement
Organization #3 Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Contact Person
Average Hours Involved
Dates Volunteered
Type of Involvement
If you need additional space for your community involvement, volunteer history, and extracurricular activities, and will be submitting it with the sealed paperwork to the Foundation, please indicate so below.*

Yes, I will be submitting additional involvement historyNo, I do not need to submit additional involvement history
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Do you currently have a professional license or certification?*

YesNo
If so, please list below*
If you do have a current professional license/certificate, has your license ever been suspended or revoked?*

YesNoNot Applicable
What certification, licensure, or degree will you be eligible for upon completion of the program you are attending in the 2026-2027 academic year?*
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
What made you choose the career that you are currently pursuing?*
What do you see as the greatest challenges for you in your future career?*
Please state any other information that you believe would be helpful to the MMRBH Scholarship Committee.*
How did you hear about the Morrow, Morrow, Ryan, Bassett & Haik Scholarship Fund?*
APPLICANTS CHECKLIST

All documents must be submitted in order to be considered as a scholarship. No exceptions will be made.
All documents must be submitted in order to be considered for a scholarship. No exceptions will be made. Once you submit this application, please submit physical copies of the following materials in a large sealed clasp envelope.*

4X6 Photo mailed or delivered to the Foundation.Original, official high school transcript or GED.Original, SEALED official post-secondary transcripts (i.e., colleges, universities, technical schools) mailed or delivered to the Foundation.Copies of any current professional licenses/certifications (if applicable).Two letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes.
By signing your name below, you recognize the following:

I certify that the answers given on this application are true and understand that false answers will disqualify me from consideration for the OGHS Foundation Scholarship. I authorizethe investigation of all statements in this application. I understand that submission of an application does not mean I will automatically receive a scholarship and that the OGHS Foundation Scholarship Committee will make the final decisions.
Signature of Applicant*

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Should be Empty:

Morrow, Morrow, Ryan, Bassett & Haik Scholarship Application 2026-2027

PURPOSE

CRITERIA

AWARD

Applicant Information

Education History

PROGRAM ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

SCHOOL COST ESTIMATION

Employment History

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/VOLUNTEER HISTORY/EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

APPLICANTS CHECKLIST