Bayou Industrial Group accepts scholarship apps
Bayou Industrial Group is currently accepting applications for 2024 BIG scholarships to Nicholls State University and Fletcher Community Technical College.
Applications are accepted through April 15.
Each year, Bayou Industrial Group awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the Bayou Region for enrollment at Nicholls State University and Fletcher Technical Community College. The BIG Scholarship Fund is supported by contributions from members with annual dues, the BIG Seafood Social for Scholarships, and other scholarship fundraising activities that may be held throughout the year.
While the main focus of our scholarship program is still on graduating high school seniors, BIG will now also consider applications from non-traditional students residing in Lafourche, Terrebonne, Assumption or St. Mary parishes.
In addition to students who are pursuing two- and four-year degree programs, applications for students pursuing industrial certifications and non-degree programs will also be considered. Scholarship amounts for these programs will depend on program costs and other factors.
Contact BIG’s Executive Director Deanna Lafont at info@bayouindustrialgroup.com with any questions. Make sure to allow enough time for a response before the April 15 deadline.
All applications will be completed on-line using a user-friendly system. Make sure to follow directions and fill out the correct application based on your individual situation:
Application for graduating high school seniors attending Nicholls: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Nichollsgradsrs; application for graduating high school seniors attending Fletcher (all programs and industrial certifications): www.surveymonkey.com/r/fletchergradsr; application for non-traditional students (anyone except May 2024 graduating seniors) attending Nicholls: www.surveymonkey.com/r/nichollsnontrad; application for non-traditional students (anyone except May 2024 graduating seniors) attending Fletcher (all programs and industrial certifications): www.surveymonkey.com/r/fletchernontrad.
In 2023, BIG awarded $39,000 in scholarships to 12 students.