Acadia Parish Sheriff Offers $1,000 Scholarship

One graduating senior can receive scholarship from Louisiana Sheriffs' Scholarship Program.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one graduating high school senior in the parish. The scholarship is part of the Louisiana Sheriffs' Scholarship Program, which aims to provide financial assistance to worthy Louisiana students to further their education.

Why it matters

The scholarship program helps support local students in the community and provides an opportunity for them to pursue higher education and training. This type of community-based scholarship can make a meaningful difference in the lives of students who may face financial barriers to continuing their studies.

The details

To apply for the $1,000 scholarship, graduating high school students in Acadia Parish can contact their school counselor, download the application from the APSO mobile app or website, or request the application via email. There are no restrictions on applicants based on age, race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. The deadline to submit the scholarship application is April 1.

  • The scholarship application deadline is Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

K.P. Gibson

The sheriff of Acadia Parish, Louisiana.

Louisiana Sheriffs' Scholarship Program

A program that provides scholarships to graduating high school students in parishes where the sheriffs are members of the Louisiana Sheriffs' Honorary Membership Program.

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What’s next

Eligible students in Acadia Parish should contact their high school counselor or the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office to obtain the scholarship application and submit it by the April 1 deadline.

The takeaway

This scholarship opportunity from the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office demonstrates the commitment of local law enforcement to supporting the educational aspirations of students in their community and helping to remove financial barriers to higher education.