The Natchitoches Lions Club has announced that applications are now available for its 2026–2027 scholarship program, offering financial assistance to local graduating seniors.
The scholarship provides $1,000 per recipient, distributed as $500 per semester, and will be awarded to two students graduating in Spring 2026 from a Natchitoches Parish public school, private school, or homeschool program. Eligible applicants must plan to attend Northwestern State University beginning in Fall 2026.
The deadline to apply is April 25, 2026.
Students interested in applying can request an application by emailing the Natchitoches Lions Club Scholarship Committee at natchitocheslionsscholarship@gmail.com.
The Natchitoches Lions Club is part of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service club organization, with more than 1.4 million members across approximately 49,000 clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas.
Locally, the organization supports the community through initiatives such as the Cub Sight Program, diabetes education and care, and emergency response efforts. The club also provides educational and financial support to local service organizations and contributes to Louisiana Lions Camp, which offers outdoor camp experiences for youth with respiratory disorders, special needs, juvenile diabetes, and childhood cancers.
More information about the Natchitoches Lions Club can be found online at https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/natchitochesla/
