Jefferson Dollars for Scholars

06/13/2026

Congratulations 🎉👏to Isabella Polk, recipient of the Sen. Kirk Talbot Tulane Legislative Scholarship. A sophomore business major at Tulane University, Isabella receives one year's tuition valued at more than $70,000.

06/12/2026

ICYMI...Thank you Biz New Orleans for the wonderful coverage of our program and this year's incredible scholars,

METAIRIE, La. — Jefferson Dollars for Scholars, a Metairie-based nonprofit chapter of the national Scholarship America organization, awarded scholarships

06/12/2026

The annual School Drive is our single largest fundraiser, collecting $29,000 this year. Jennifer Guidry, a former scholarship recipient, and Angela Diamond coordinated the campaign at C.T. Janet Elementary to raise $6,830.62!

As winner of the fundraising campaign for the third consecutive year, the school holds on to our School Drive Traveling Trophy, designed by artist Luis Colmenares.

Congratulations🎉Jennifer, Angela and Principal Miles! 💙

06/11/2026

Computer scholarships...... apply now.

Love video games and dream of turning that passion into a future career? The Tencent America Scholarship Program is now open for high school seniors from the Class of 2026 who plan to pursue video game-related majors like game design, animation, computer science, UX/UI, and more. Eligible students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, plan to enroll full-time at an accredited college or university, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. Selected students may also have the opportunity to visit the Tencent office and be referred for internship opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to level up your future — applications are due July 6! Learn more and apply here: https://hubs.ly/Q04j2RZS0.

06/11/2026

Recent Grads and Parents......
This is a "don't miss" discussion on MONDAY, JUNE 15. Sheila is a Jefferson Dollars for Scholars alum and a recent Alum of Distinction!

Sheila M.

06/11/2026

Our 47 college scholarship recipients in 2026 have an average 4.56 GPA and 29.75 ACT scores. We are excited to follow their achievements throughout college and beyond.

presented scholarships and laptop computers to 9 seniors of Shown are Haynes graduates Erick Gomez (Mississippi State) and Brian Williams (Prairie View A&M), Lakeside Marketing Director Erin Graham, Kenner Discovery Center graduate Katie Orgeron (Southeastern Louisiana University), Patrick F. Taylor graduate Aiden Recinos (Rice University), Victoria Ward (Boston University) and Bhavisha Mavadia (New York University), both graduates of Haynes Academy.

Other recipients unable to attend are Alicia Phan (Louisiana State University), Thomas Jefferson High School; Robert Ruiz (Southeastern Louisiana University), Bonnabel High School; Alana Garza (Southeastern Louisiana University), Riverdale High School.

06/11/2026

Good news from FAFSA!👋

Cue the drum roll for FAFSA form news! 🥁​

Most students can now complete their FAFSA form and receive their results, such as Pell Grant eligibility, in as little as 15 minutes.

06/11/2026

If you are eligible, please apply!

06/11/2026

At this year's Awards Ceremony, we presented college scholarships and Summer Enrichment Awards valued at more than $238,000 to 100 students of . Thanks to Superintendent Dr. James Gray, our corporate sponsors and Alum of Distinction LaToya Bailey Williams for joining us to celebrate 47 graduating seniors and 52 Summer Enrichment Award winners. 🎓