Scholarships

Lauryn Adams, a senior in the Central High School Class of 2020, departed this life at the age of 17 years old during the summer of 2019 due to an unknown blood clot that moved to her lungs.

Although young in age, Lauryn lived a full, blessed life that was shown through her family, community, and time at Central High School. She was a true scholar and always excelled in her education. Pre-K through her 11th grade year in school she NEVER had anything lower than an “A.” We started a foundation in her memory to ensure we keep her legacy alive and also to help young people just like Lauryn to follow their goals and dreams.

The Lauryn Adams Foundation receives many scholarship applications each year. We carefully review each one to grant a few students scholarship awards of $1000 or more depending on the donations the foundation receives. View our past recipients below.

The scholarship portal is now open for the high school senior graduating class of the 2023-2024 school year. Click below to apply.

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Past Recipients

2023

RECIPIENTS

Mia Shepherd is a graduate of Scotlandville Magnet High School with a 4.47 GPA. She will be attending the Southern University and A&M College.

Malaysia Young is a graduate of Scotlandville Magnet High School with a 4.41 GPA. She will be attending Louisiana State University.

Kaleb LaCoste is a graduate of Salmen High School with a 4.4 GPA. He will be attending Louisiana State University.

Kaitlyn LaCoste

Kaitlyn LaCoste is a graduate of Salmen High School with a 4.4 GPA. She will be attending Louisiana State University.

Jordyn Minor is a graduate of The Dunham School with a 4.11 GPA. She will be attending Loyola University-New Orleans.

Heidi Carroll is a graduate of Zachary High School with a 4.5 GPA. She will be attending Louisiana State University.

Jaylah Lamons is a graduate of St. Amant High School with a 4.5 GPA. She will be attending Louisiana State University.

Marcus Shorts II

Marcus Shorts II is a graduate of Central High School with a 3.85 GPA. He will be attending the Southern University and A&M College.

2022

RECIPIENTS

Zoe Williams is a graduate of Baton Rouge Magnet High School with a 3.71 GPA. She will be attending Southeastern Louisiana University.

Talayah Smith is a graduate of Jehovah Jireh Christian Academy with a 3.9 GPA. She will be attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Sanaa Miller is a graduate of Jehovah Jireh Christian Academy with a 3.9 GPA. She will be attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Rachel Hunter is a graduate of Central High School with a 4.43 GPA. She will be attending Louisiana State University.

Laila Perrier is a graduate of Slidell High School with a 3.7 GPA. She will be attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Community Awards

Pastor JT pictured representing Xavier Hawkins who will attend BRCC and Anthony Hunt who will atend LSU.

2021

RECIPIENTS

Madison Bradford

Brianna Wheeler

Treveon Williams

Jade Martin is a graduate of Baton Rouge Magnet High School with a 3.5 GPA. She will be attending Southern University.

2020

RECIPIENTS

Carlette Dunn is a graduate ofSt. Michael the Archangel High School with a 4.0 GPA.She will be attending Southeastern University.

Secoba Jefferson

Secoba Jefferson is a graduate ofBelaire High School with a 3.28 GPA.She will be attending college at Hope Bible Institute.

Joshua Davis is a graduate ofJehovah-Jireh Christian Academy with a 3.24 GPA.He will be attending college at Kansas University.

Aaliyah White is a graduate ofMadison Preparatory Academy with a 3.32 GPA.She will be attending Texas Southern University.

Shy'Asha is a graduate ofLEE High School with a 3.0 GPA.She will be attending Southeastern University.

Kyle Williams is a graduate ofCentral High School with a 3.5 GPA.He will be attending Southwest Mississippi College.

The Lauryn Adams Foundation helps students across Louisiana. The foundation provides after-school and summer literacy programs, as well as scholarships for high school students. These efforts ultimately keep Lauryn Adams’s legacy alive.

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