History
In 2008, the Board of Directors of the South Louisville Business Association launched a program to award a one-time college scholarship to a local graduating high school senior. The commitment of the South Louisville Business Association to emphasize the value of education for young people in our local area continues. It is the hope of the SLBA that an investment in the college aspirations of area students is also an investment in our local community, one that will help open the door of opportunity for the young people of South Louisville.
Description
The 2021 SLBA Scholarship is an award that must be applied towards tuition or books at a post-secondary school of the recipient’s choosing. The scholarship is offered annually and is nonrenewable. To date, a total of $9,000 has been awarded by SLBA and member sponsored donations to South Louisville students to assist with their college expenses.
Criteria
Qualifying students must either live in the area the South Louisville Business Association serves (see map of coverage under the About tab) or be a senior at DeSales High School or Iroquois High School. Scholarships will be awarded to well-rounded students who can demonstrate a history of success in academics and involvement in extracurricular activities, while also providing positive examples of leadership and community service. A completed application and current transcript are required for consideration for the scholarship. Also a brief (350-500 words) written essay on any topic and a letter of recommendation should accompany your application.
Previous Winners
2020
No Scholarships were awarded due to the COVID -19 Lockdown.
2019
Narjis Alsaadi.(Iroquois High School) SLBA
Alexis Darden (duPont Manual High School) * Sponsored by Jeff Harvey Auto Sales
Sam Hall (DeSales High School) * Sponsored by Ratterman Funeral Home
2018
Greg Schwartz (DuPont Manual High School) *Sponsored by Jeff Harvey Auto Sales
Mebrehati Welu (Iroquois High School) *Sponsored by SLBA
2017
Simart Negasi Welu (Iroquois High School) SLBA
Stephanie Guadalupe Solis* (DuPont Manual High School) *Sponsored by Penn Station East Coast Subs
2016
Jessica Paula Lopez-Ramos (Iroquois High School) SLBA
Asia Maeri Irvin* (Iroquois High School) *Sponsored by Penn Station East Coast Subs
2015
Naudica La’Shea Anderson (DuPont Manual High School) SLBA
2014
Jessica Cundiff (DuPont Manual High School) SLBA
2013
Carlos Garrido (Iroquois High School) SLBA
2012
Alec Robertson (Whitefield Academy) SLBA
2011
Derek Higdon (DeSales High School) SLBA
2010
Jacob A. Kennison (DeSales High School) SLBA
2009
Michael J. Booth (DeSales High School) SLBA
2008
Karl J. Weihe (Holy Cross High School) SLBA
Deadline: April 30, 2021
The 2021 deadline for the SLBA Scholarship is Friday, April 30, 2021. Please click here for an application (PDF format).
After all scholarship applications have been received, the Scholarship Selection Committee will meet to consider all applications. The committee may petition to interview any or all of the candidates, if deemed necessary, to facilitate its decision.
At the conclusion of the selection process, the committee will notify the applicants, in writing, of their decision. The notification process will be completed by May 31, 2021. Payment of the scholarship will be made directly to the post-secondary school indicated by the recipient.
Contact
Please direct all questions and comments to the SLBA at slba.feedback@gmail.com.
