Please see your high school counselor for scholarship information
or download the application below. All applications must be received by April 01, 2025.
2026 Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program
Sheriff K.P. Gibson is honored to announce that the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program is currently underway. The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program will award scholarships providing assistance to worthy Louisiana students in furthering their education and training with resources made available through the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program. A Scholarship of $1,000 from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program will be awarded to one graduating high school student in Acadia Parish. There shall be no restrictions on any applicant by reason of age, race, creed, color, sex or national origin.
There are no restrictions on the purpose for which scholarships are spent. The scholarship is not a loan and will be awarded as a gift to defray the rising cost of tuition and related expenses in higher education. The only limitations for applying are:
1. Applicant must be a permanent resident of Acadia Parish;
2. Scholarships must be utilized in an institution of higher learning within the state of Louisiana;
3. The student plans to be enrolled as a full-time, undergraduate student.
Completed applications must be submitted to the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office on or before April 01, 2026. Further, applicants must be eligible for admission to the school indicated on the application. The award will only be paid for attendance at institutions of higher learning within the state.
All questions can be directed to the Director of Human Resources with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, Kim N. Deville at 337.788.8793, or by email at kim.deville@apso.org.
Completed Applications can be emailed or mailed to:
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Kim N. Deville
1037 Capitol Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526