SoLAcc event recognizes scholarship recipients

More than $78,000 in scholarships will be awarded to students at South Louisiana Community College for the Fall 2024 semester. Through the generosity of companies and individuals in Acadiana, these students will have a portion or nearly all of their tuition paid.
 “These scholarships do more than just cover tuition—they give our students the confidence to chase their dreams and make a real impact,” explained Brittany Ducote, development & alumni coordinator at SoLAcc. “Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our community partners, we’re empowering students to create positive change right here at home.”
 Recipients include a varied mix of majors at SoLAcc, from Registered Nursing and Nondestructive Testing Technology to General Studies and Information Technology.
The donors are also a diverse group, with many directly tied to the college like grants specialist Virginia Maze.
She created the Kenny Stelly Memorial Scholarship in honor of her late bother. 
 “After experiencing such a personal loss, I wanted to turn that pain into something positive for our community. I believe in the power of education to transform lives and lift people out of poverty, and that’s why I’m passionate about giving back. This HVAC scholarship is my way of helping others create a better future for themselves,” said Maze.
 A reception for the 75 scholarship recipients was held Monday at the Devalcourt Auditorium on the SoLAcc Lafayette Campus.
 Recipients from St. Mary include:
—Darla Mabile and Winnie Mabile, Amelia
—Aryn Hebert, Baldwin
—Will Garrett, Berwick
—Ally Burgess, Charenton
—Christopher Wilson, Franklin
—Joan Granger, Rylie Smith, Seth Baham, Brodie Chapman and Theresa Coleman of Morgan City
—Cooper Lagarde and Danielle Wiese of Patterson
For more information about SoLAcc’s scholarships, contact Brittany Ducote at 337-521-6673 or via email at Brittany.ducote@solacc.edu. Those interested can also go to www.solacc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships page.