With the help of our sponsors and those who participate in the rodeo, the Foundation has awarded more than $390,000 to local charities and in scholarships to local students in need.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
| WHO CAN APPLY? | ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP | HOW TO APPLY? | DEADLINE TO APPLY | |
| RODEO SCHOLARSHIPS |
(1) College, graduate school, and/or trade school students (2) Graduating high school seniors who DO NOT attend a Houma high school |
The number and amount of each scholarship given is dependent on our annual fundraising rodeo. We are typically able to give between 10-15 ranging from $250-$1,500. |
Applications can be submitted online now through the RODEO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION link below! |
Monday, May 15, 2023 APPLY ONLINE TODAY! |
| HOUMA HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS |
Graduating high school seniors who attend a Houma high school (Ellender, H.L. Bourgeois, Terrebonne, South Terrebonne, Houma Christian, Covenant Christian and Vandebilt High Schools) |
Annual Scholarships, primarily based on need, are given to at least one student chosen from each of Houma’s four public high schools and at least one student chosen from the private high schools. |
Students can get an application from his/hehttps://gordondovejr.foundation/wp-admin/admin.php?page=gf_edit_forms&id=3r school guidance counselor and submit it to the guidance counselor or click below and submit by email to info@gordondovejr.foundation. |
NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Friday, March 24, 2023 |
| SOUTH CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION (SCIA) |
Graduating high school seniors whose parent is an employee of an SCIA member company. Member Companies – South Central Industrial Association (sciaonline.net) |
Three annual scholarships, in the amount of $1,000, are awarded through SCIA to a Louisiana high school student from the tri-parish area. |
Click below for applications and more information on eligibility. Scholarship Programs – South Central Industrial Association (sciaonline.net) |
Friday, May 19, 2023 SCIA IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS |
| FLETCHER TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE: | College student currently enrolled in Fletcher Technical Community College | An annual scholarship in the amount of $5,000 is given to a student in need enrolled in an oil service, welding, machining, marine diesel, or business-related field of study. | Students can apply through Fletcher’s financial aid office. | For more information and to apply see http://www.fletcher.edu/scholarships/ |
| NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY | College student currently enrolled in Nicholls State University | An annual scholarship in the amount of $5,000 is given to a student in need enrolled in an oil service or business-related field of study. | Students can apply through Nicholls’ financial aid office. | For more information contact Nicholl’s financial aid office. |
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Scholarships range in the amount of $500 to $5000
Other Donations: The Foundation has made charitable donations to the Regional Military Museum, Restore or Retreat, Houma’s Adaptive Park, NSU’s Maritime Management Program, HPD, the Jared Van Aalst Memorial Foundation, Boy Scouts, Liberty Dwelling, Hope Extreme, East Park Recreation, East Park Volunteer Fire Department, Brooklyn’s Fight, the Children’s Advocacy Center, Roux for a Reason, the Morganza Action Coalition and many others.