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  • REV to Award $40000 in Scholarships to Students

    REV to Award $40000 in Scholarships to Students

    REV is commemorating the 40th anniversary of its annual high school scholarship program, and the application deadline for eager students is quickly approaching.

    The REV scholarship program assists high school seniors in the provider’s Bayou Region, which includes Grand Isle and Lafourche Parish Schools. This year’s online application deadline is March 15.

    The REV scholarship program provides cash for graduating seniors to cover college expenditures like tuition, lodging and board, and books, providing financial independence for local college-bound students.

    “In honor of our 40th year of providing these scholarships to our Bayou Region seniors, we’re marking this occasion by awarding $40,000 in college assistance,” said Josh Descant, president and CEO of REV. “REV’s commitment to education remains a central focus in the communities we serve and we’re proud to see this tradition continue for the next 40 years!”

    The REV Bayou Region Scholarship Program began in 1984. Since that time, REV has awarded over 225 scholarships totaling $930,000. Throughout the program, several of the grantees graduated, returned to the Bayou Region, and invested back into our community.

    “Every year, our employees who serve on the selection panel anticipate this exciting giving initiative,” said Jeremy Theriot, REV’s director of Community Relations and Business Development. “It’s as much a challenge as it is an honor to review these seniors’ applications, interview the finalists, and ultimately reward their hard work.”

    Eligibility, criteria, and considerations for REV’s scholarship program include being a current REV residential customer in good standing, living in the REV Bayou Region service area, having a cumulative grade point average (GPA), ACT scores, financial need, demonstrated leadership, and community involvement. Candidates are also asked to submit an essay as part of their application.