River Parishes Community College Foundation has announced a record-breaking milestone in student support: 89 students have been awarded $195,000 in scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year, nearly triple the number of recipients from the previous year.
The achievement reflects the RPCC Foundation’s commitment to making higher education more accessible and affordable for students across the River Parishes. Scholarships, funded by the foundation and industry and community partners, are helping students pursue degrees and certifications that align with Louisiana’s most in-demand careers, a news release said.
“Scholarships open the door to opportunity and remove barriers that stand in the way of our students’ success,” said RPCC Foundation Executive Director Tarie Roberson. “Thanks to the incredible support of our donors and partners, we are able to invest in our students and the future workforce of our region like never before.”
RPCC scholarships support a wide range of academic and technical programs, from process technology and instrumentation to allied health, welding and transfer degrees.
The 89 recipients will be formally recognized at RPCC’s upcoming Scholarship Signing Day Banquet, an annual event celebrating student achievements and honoring the donors who make these awards possible.
“Just as athletes sign letters of intent to play at the next level, our scholarship recipients formally commit to taking the next step in their educational journey— supported by the generosity of our donors and the strength of our industry and community partnerships,” Roberson said.
For more information about scholarships or ways to support RPCC students, visit www.rpcc.edu/foundation.
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