
Ark-La-Tex Agricultural Council Scholarship Program
In leu of the 2020 ALTAC annual meeting, many of our members donated to the Ark-La-Tex Agricultural Council Scholarship fund. We would like to recognize the following members for their donation:
- Mrs. Zelda Loftus
- Deborah Dees, CPA
- Carol Adams
- Jack & Beverly Barron
- Louisiana Land Bank
- Barbara Serio
- Rosy Bromell & Hilda Williams
- Mickey Walker
- TC & Jenny Hall
- Dr. Eddie Moore, DVM
- John & Brenda Parsons
- Michelle & Sara Menard
- David & Donna Ogletree
- Lee & Jena Coltharp
- Larry Nash
- Gene & Kay Stough
- Steve & Carol Ashley
- Allen & Catherine Hanna
- Brandon & Heather Richter
- Liz Swaine
- Lola Boone
- James, Angie & Stacey Baker
Many thanks to each and every one of our donors for their generosity & ongoing support!
Are You Interested in Applying for an ALTAC Scholarship?
Applications and supporting materials are due no later than April 17, 2023
Student Criteria
- The applicant must be a graduating high school senior with an overall scholastic average of 3.0.
- The scholarship is renewable for four years, provided that the recipient maintains a 3.0 or better grade point average in college.
- The winner is responsible for presenting a copy of his or her college grades after each quarter/semester to the Community Foundation at 401 Edwards St #105, Shreveport, LA 71101.
- The scholarship will be awarded in the form of a check made payable to the college to be attended for one-half of the total amount of the scholarship each semester (or one-third of the amount each quarter).
- The scholarship amount is to be $1,000 annually, subject to revision by the Scholarship Selection Committee.
- A one-time grant may be given at the discretion of the Selection Committee instead of the above-mentioned scholarship opportunity.
- Applicant must be a Louisiana resident, an entering freshman, and an active member of a Louisiana 4-H Club or FFA Chapter.
- The recipient must be enrolling in a Louisiana college or university. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Ark-La-Tex Agricultural Council and the Community Foundation of any changes in university enrollment, student contact information, or early graduation. Students must be enrolled full-time.
- Applicants must submit a completed application form along with the following to the Scholarship Selection Committee by April 17, 2023:
- High school transcript
- ACT scores
- Past 3 years of their 4-H Club or FFA record book with supporting materials.
- At least two letters of recommendation.
- Pictures of any Louisiana State Livestock Shows you attended.
- The selections will be made by the end of April.
- Apply online or download the application and submit it along with documentation to:
ALTAC Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 53226
Shreveport, La. 71135 - Your 4-H books, portfolio & supporting materials will be returned to you after the scholarship selection has been made.
- Recipients of this scholarship are encouraged to attend the Ark-La-Tex Ag Council Annual Meeting, which is usually held on the third Thursday in August.
- These guidelines may be modified at any time.
- Submission of application and 4-H record book/FFA portfolio does not guarantee a scholarship or grant opportunity.
Previous ALTAC Scholarship & Grant Recipients
*New recipient
**ALTAC Jack Dilliard Grant
***Andy & Zelda Loftus Scholarship
2022-2023
ALTAC Scholarship
- Karen Lewis, Rapides Parish*
- Sophia Parkman, Lincoln Parish*
- Morgan Gree, Sabine Parish
- Maeleigh Conner, Cameron Parish
- Cooper Johnson, Natchitoches Parish***
- Carmen Rae Garcia, Bossier Parish
- Abby Lobue, Calcasieu Parish
- Kyleigh Bass, Ouachita Parish
- Amanda Simmons, Sabine Parish
- Ethan Coker, Claiborne Parish
- Madison Pleasant, Natchitoches Parish
- Caroline Dupree, Bossier Parish
ALTAC Grant
- Sadie Lear, St. James Parish
- Joseph Lingo, West Carroll Parish
- Seth manual, St. Landry Parish
- Adam Pousson, Arcadia Parish
- Alexis Walker, West Ouachita Parish
2021-2022
ALTAC Scholarship
- Cooper Johnson, Natchitoches Parish***
- Maeleigh Conner, Cameron Parish
- Luke Seguin, Livingston Parish
- Amanda Simmons, Sabine Parish
- Ethan Coker, Claiborne Parish
- Madison Pleasant, Natchitoches Parish
- Caroline Dupree, Bossier Parish
- Carmen Rae Garcia, Bossier Parish*
- Abby Lobue, Calcasieu Parish
- Kyleigh Bass, Ouachita Parish
ALTAC Grant
- Karsyn Bass, Ouachita Parish
- Kylee Anne Triche, Lafourche Parish
- Shelby Brown, Caddo Parish
- Josie Marie Camp, Winn Parish**
2020-2021
ALTAC Scholarship
- Abby Lobue, Calcasieu Parish*
- Kyleigh Bass, Ouachita Parish*
- Lacey Dodson, Bossier Parish
- Maeleigh Conner, Cameron Parish
- Luke Seguin, Livingston Parish
- Amanda Simmons, Sabine Parish
- Ethan Coker, Claiborne Parish
- Madison Pleasant, Natchitoches Parish
- Caroline Dupree, Bossier Parish
ALTAC Grant
- Caitlin McBride, Ouachita Parish
- Caroline Doise, Jefferson Davis Parish
- Jennifer Langston, Bossier Parish
- Keely Kennedy, Claiborne Parish
- Austin Grooms, Bossier Parish
- Daisy Verdin, Union Parish
- Garrett Manuel, St. Landry Parish
- Tyler Hayes, Calcasieu Parish
2019-2020
ALTAC Scholarship
- Leah Brumley, Desoto Parish*
- Ethan Coker, Claiborne Parish*
- Caroline Dupree, Bossier Parish*
- Madison Pleasant, Natchitoches Parish*
- Amanda Simmons, Sabine Parish*
- Stacey Baker, Caddo Parish
- Maeleigh Beth Conner, Cameron Parish
- Lacey Dodson, Bossier Parish
- Jenna Grace Guidry, Iberia Parish
- Colby Lingo, West Carroll Parish
- Daryn Scriber, Claiborne Parish
- Luke Seguin, Livingston Parish
ALTAC Grant
- Kerrington Bass, Ouachita Parish
- Weston Lee Cobb, St. Helena Parish
- Hunter Lepretre, Vermilion Parish
- Paige Zeringue, Ascension Parish
2018-2019
ALTAC Scholarship
- LeaStacey Baker, Caddo Parish*
- Daryn Scriber, Claiborne Parish*
- Maeleigh Beth Conner, Cameron Parish*
- Luke Seguin, Livingston Parish*
- Peyton Arthur, Vernon Parish
- Justin Lingo, West Carroll Parish
- Lacey Dodson, Bossier Parish
- Jenna Grace Guidry, Iberia Parish
ALTAC Grant
- Megan Mincey, Livingston Parish
- John J. Carbalan, Jefferson Davis Parish
- Chase Echols, Lincoln Parish
- Austin McMillon, Caddo Parish
- Alexis Kennedy, Claiborne Parish
2017-2018
ALTAC Scholarship
- Peyton Arthur, Vernon Parish
- Peter Ashley, Desoto Parish
- Lacey Dodson, Bossier Parish
- Jenna Grace Guidry, Iberia Parish
- Allie Doise, Jefferson Parish
- Colby Lingo, West Carroll Parish
- Aubrey Simmons, Lincoln Parish
- Megan Simon, Lafayette Parish
- Miranda Weddleton, Caddo Parish
ALTAC Grant
- Jacques Fontenot, Evangeline Parish
- Erica Grant, Red River Parish
- Carmen Latoilais, Red River Parish
- Ashlee Sebren, West Ouachita
- Sarah Elizabeth Steadman, Rapides Parish