Cedric Richmond Scholarship Program

Cedric Richmond Scholarship Program is sponsored by Governor's Office of Strategic Community Initiatives. Provides scholarship awards to Louisiana residents attending public postsecondary institutions, based on academic performance and financial need.

Governor's Office of Strategic Community Initiatives | Office of Governor Jeff Landry Governor's Office of Strategic Community Initiatives Governor's Office of Strategic Community Initiatives The Governor’s Office of Strategic Community Initiatives connects Louisianans to opportunities that addresses education, workforce readiness, holistic health, mental health, homelessness, violence prevention and overall community resilience through programs, initiatives, and partnerships with local, state, federal, and nonprofit stakeholders.

The Governor’s Office of Strategic Community Initiatives is dedicated to empowering, educating, and supporting all constituents in realizing their full potential.

The Governor’s Office of Strategic Community Initiatives connects Louisianans to opportunities that addresses education, workforce readiness, holistic health, mental health, homelessness, violence prevention and overall community resilience through programs, initiatives, and partnerships with local, state, federal, and nonprofit stakeholders. The Honorable Senator Edward J.

Price , Member of Louisiana State Senate The Honorable Senator Jimmy Harris , Member of Louisiana State Senate The Honorable Representative Edmond Jordan , Member of Louisiana House of Representative The Honorable Representative Terry Landry , Member of Louisiana House of Representative Rev. Matthew Alfred Jr. , Member of Religious Community Rev.

Shelton Charles Dixon , Member of Religious Community Kelvin Jenkins , Louisiana Department of Health Designee Gary Franklin , Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Designee Vacant , Louisiana Department of Education Designee Renee Delouche , Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections Designee Dr. Shayla Polk , LCSW, Office of the Governor Marcus Thomas, Office of the Governor Kenny Lynch , Louisiana Workforce Commission Designee Angelic S.

Keller , Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice Designee David Augstine, Jr. , Representative from Community Organizations Roy Williams, III , Representative from Community Organizations Winton Anderson , Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Adarian D. Williams , Grambling State University Terence Blanchard II , Dillard University Rasheed J.

Atwater , Xavier University Verge Ausberry , Louisiana State University Cedric Richmond Scholarship Program The Office of the Governor’s Office of Strategic Community Initiatives’ “Cedric Richmond Scholarship Program” provides scholarship awards to students from Louisiana who exhibit a commitment to their education and demonstrate a strong financial need.

This scholarship is available to eligible individuals who attend a public postsecondary college or institution in Louisiana. Awarded scholarship funds are directly sent to the institution listed in the scholarship applicationare sent directly to the college/university/institute that’s listed in the student’s application. For additional questions, refer to the frequently asked questions and answers (FAQ) document.

Applications will be reviewed on a competitive basis and selections will be based on the following: Academics (GPA): Minimum Curriculum Overall GPA or 2. 50. Applicant must be a Louisiana resident Applicant must be accepted or currently attending one of Louisiana's public colleges/universities.

Applicant must currently be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. Completed and signed scholarship application. One letter of recommendation.

Copy of most recent unofficial or official transcript (if it is your first semster, include your highschool transcript).

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