St. Landry Emerging Leaders Scholarship Renew

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St. Landry Emerging Leaders2026-2027 Scholarship Renewal Application
Please use this application to apply for a renewal of your St. Landry Emerging Leaders Scholarship.
Mission of Louisiana Black Advocates for Life
Louisiana Black Advocates for Life seeks to encourage the meaningful participation of members of the Black community in the process of building and maintaining a culture of life in the State of Louisiana. We aim to reduce the high rate of abortion among Black women through providing empowering education, access to tangible resources, and cultivation of community support networks. Through cultivating partnerships with churches, schools, community groups, and the people of Louisiana, we will build a movement that will strengthen the Louisiana black community for life.
St. Landry Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program
Black Advocates for Life was founded to address the critical need for greater involvement of the Black community in pro-life advocacy efforts. We believe that creating a long-term and sustainable culture of life begins with developing and supporting the skills, character and ambitions of young community members. Black Advocates for Life Emerging Leaders Scholarships are designed to create opportunity for talented Black students to access a quality, Christian-focused education that will lead to the development of:
- School and community leaders
- Pro-life advocates for the born and unborn
- Social justice influencers and leaders
Scholarship Amounts
- Scholarships up to $3,000 - 4,000 per year per student are funded for use toward tuition or other directly related expenses related to matriculation at Opelousas Catholic High School, or the Schools of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, LA.
- The goal is to have four Emerging Leaders at a time, one in each high school grade level (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior). The scholars could be divided between various schools. This is subject to change depending on the applications received.

Scholarship Eligibility
- Applicant must be a resident of St. Landry or surrounding parish, and in good academic standing at current school.
- Applicant must be a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas.
- Applicant must have evidence of at least provisional acceptance to the high school, or be currently enrolled and in good standing.
- Applicant must have demonstrated the ability to do well in an academic setting.
- Applicant must demonstrate through past efforts or through written application a pro-life ethic, including opposition to abortion and a commitment to being involved in pro-life and social justice efforts. While we encourage applicants to demonstrate past involvement in pro-life activities, that is not necessary. However, all participants must commit to a pro-life ethic on abortion and other issues and be willing to participate in pro-life efforts.
Expectations of an Emerging Leader Scholarship Recipient
- Emerging Leader Recipients are expected to maintain a good academic and disciplinary standing during the year
- Emerging Leader Recipients are expected to complete 20 hours of pro-life community service and involvement over the course of their school year. This community service can include but is not limited to:
  - Involvement in pro-life activities and/or your pro-life club at your school. Activities can include but are not limited to:
    
    Organizing and/or participating in collection drives for baby and mother supplies or other materials to support local efforts
    
    Organizing and/or participating in educational events to help educate fellow students and community members on life issues
    
    Holding awareness events such as Life Chains, outside displays, and more.
  - Volunteering at local pro-life pregnancy help centers or other organizations.
  - Participation in pro-life events, such as local, state, and national marches, Pulse Pro-Life Immersions, pregnancy center fundraisers and events, conferences, and more.
Emerging Leader Scholarship Renewal
- Recipients of the Emerging Leaders Scholarship will be required to complete a renewal application near the completion of their school year. A meeting with a Louisiana Black Advocates for Life representative may also be required.
- Emerging Leaders must present their academic record along with their involvement in pro-life activities.
An Initial Completed Application will include:
- Completed Application
- School transcript

Student essay
Two (2) letters of recommendation - may be from a teacher, counselor, church leader, or community leader who knows the student's character, community involvement and potential for success in school and the community.
How To Apply:
An application may be obtained by downloading from www.LaBlackAdvocates.com/emergingleaders or requested from Tara Wicker at trinity@lablackadvocates.com or 225-610-6827. Applications can be requested in writing to Louisiana Black Advocates for Life 450 Laurel Street, Ste 140, Baton Rouge, LA 70801 Applications may also be requested in person at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church parish office during business hours.
Applications and all required documents must be submitted by the deadline in order to be considered for that semester. Any application received after the deadline will not be considered, and will need to be resubmitted for the following semester.

Black Advocates for Life Emerging Leaders ScholarshipRenewal Application 2026-2027
Please feel free to use additional paper to answer any of the questions below.
Date of Application:

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Student's Full Name:
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Home Phone:
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Parent Cell:
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Student Cell (if applicable):
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Parents or Guardian Name:
Present School of Enrollment:
School City, State and Zip Code:
Current Grade as of Application Date:
GPA Or Suitable Academic Overview (Please provide transcript):
High school you plan / hope to attend:
Are you enrolled in the school:
If not enrolled, have you applied to the school? If so, please share the status of your application.

When did you receive the St. Landry Emerging Leaders Scholarship?
Please share any volunteer or community service experience you have been involved in over the past year, including but not limited to any pro-life community service experience.
Please share how you have carried out the expectations of a St. Landry Emerging Leaders Scholar as described in the application above.

How has this past year shaped your involvement in pro-life activities and your perspective of pro-life activities?

If you are awarded the St. Landry Emerging Leaders Scholarship for 2024 - 2025, how do you plan to carry out the expectations of a St. Landry Emerging Leaders Scholar?
My signature on this application certifies that all information I have provided is true and correct. I understand that false or misleading information will result in the disqualification of my application from consideration for the scholarship.
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LOUISIANABLACKADVOCATES FOR LIFEstand up. speak out. save lives.

St. Landry Emerging Leaders2026-2027 Scholarship Renewal Application

Mission of Louisiana Black Advocates for Life

St. Landry Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program

Scholarship Amounts

Scholarship Eligibility

Expectations of an Emerging Leader Scholarship Recipient

Emerging Leader Scholarship Renewal

An Initial Completed Application will include:

How To Apply:

Black Advocates for Life Emerging Leaders ScholarshipRenewal Application 2026-2027