Millard Morris Founder's Scholarship (Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana)

Q: When is the deadline for Millard Morris Founder's Scholarship (Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana)?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around March.

Q: Who is eligible for Millard Morris Founder's Scholarship (Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana)?

Eligible applicants: Individuals. Geography: Louisiana.

Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana

Foundation Annual College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000 per year for Years 1-3 and $2,000 for Year 4 (4-year program)

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: March 15, 2027
Tracked since: September 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Individuals

Geography

Louisiana

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: 'Each year, the Millard Morris Founder's Scholarship Fund awards a scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is pursuing higher education at a four-year institution.' Criteria are pursuing a college degree in a four-year program beginning the fall after graduation, a minimum 3.0 high…

Overview

'Each year, the Millard Morris Founder's Scholarship Fund awards a scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is pursuing higher education at a four-year institution.' Criteria are pursuing a college degree in a four-year program beginning the fall after graduation, a minimum 3.0 high school GPA, and being 'a child, stepchild, grandchild, or legal dependent of a full-time AMERISAFE employee (excludes temporary employees, company executives, and board members).' The award is '$1,000 per year for Years 1-3 and $2,000 for Year 4 for a 4-year program.' Recipients include Jaidyn James (DeRidder High School, 2026), Madison Rodgers (Woodward-Granger High School, Iowa, 2025) and Katherine Lewis (DeRidder High School, 2024); the fund succeeds the AMERISAFE Family Scholarship, whose recipients came from schools across several states.

How to Apply

The 'Apply for Scholarship' button leads to a profile page where the applicant enters name and email; an email then delivers a link to the application, which can be saved and resumed. 'Application deadline: March 15, 2026. Notification date: At a graduation-related event.'

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What Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 72
Total given: $2.92M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,100–$640K

79% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Louisiana 79%, Minnesota 5%, Indiana 3%. Top recipient cities: Lake Charles, LA; Westlake, LA; Baton Rouge, LA.
54% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
43% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Scholarship America Inc · Minneapolis, MN

General scholarship fund support

$155K
Apostolic Christian Harvestcall · West Lafayette, IN

Support of building supplies to repair approx 17 homes in jeff davis parish

$100K
Provident Resources Group Inc · Baton Rouge, LA

Support for port wonder

$100K
Chemical Educational Foundation · Arlington, VA

Partners in education program - emerson elementary

$50K
The Waters Edge · Lake Charles, LA

General support of construction of a building for the waters edge homeless outreach…

$30K