Academic Perseverance
Scholarship

The Margaret "Maggie" Dunn Scholarship for Academic Perseverance is open to all graduating seniors in Iberville Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, and Pointe Coupee Parish. Applications must submitted by February 29, 2024.

To submit an application, please review the scholarship guidelines and eligibility requirements first then complete the application form below. You will be contacted after the application has been submitted and reviewed.

Program Guidelines & Eligibility

What is the criteria for applying?

How much money does the scholarship award?

What else must be included with the application?

Items to include with your application:

High School Transcript submission with Application
2 Letters of Recommendation which address how you, as a student, have persevered through hardship to achieve academic success and motivation to attend higher education.
1,000 - word essay addressing the following topics:
- Give a brief biography and description of what’s important to you and what motivates you.
- Describe hardships you have endured in life.
- What are the merits of perseverance? Why is perseverance important?
- How will you persevere moving forward, specifically in college?

When is the application period/deadlines?

Program Application Form

Submissions are not automatically approved. After submitting the form our board will review your application and a representative from The med Foundation will notify you if the application has been selected.

Scholarship application submissions are now closed.

Academic PerseveranceScholarship

Program Guidelines & Eligibility

Program Application Form

Academic Perseverance
Scholarship