Southeastern Foundation receives AT&T contribution for Completer Scholarships
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 
by: Tonya Lowentritt
AT&T GIVES SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT - The Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation recently received $18,000 from
AT&T in support of Completer Scholarships at Southeastern for students who are within
21 hours or less of graduating and are not eligible for scholarship support after
completing their fourth year of college. From left are Director of Development Lynn
Horgan, Vice President for University Advancement Wendy Lauderdale, Provost and Vice
President of Academic Affairs Tena L. Golding, President John Crain, AT&T State Director
of External Affairs David Aubrey, AT&T Regional Director of External Affairs Berry
Balfour, and State Representative Chris Broadwater.
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University students will benefit from an AT&T contribution
of $18,000 that will provide scholarship aid to students who are on track to graduate
but may be unable to finish their studies without financial assistance.
The contribution supports Completer Scholarships at Southeastern for students
who are within 21 hours or less of graduating and are not eligible for scholarship
support after completing their fourth year of college.
“This generous donation from AT&T shows commitment to education and preparing
Louisiana’s workforce for the economy of the future, and I sincerely appreciate their
support of the Foundation,” said Southeastern President John L. Crain. “The use of
these funds for Completer Scholarships will make a positive difference in the lives
of students who are on the verge of graduation, and are working to make that goal
a reality.”
Over 80 percent of Southeastern students receive some form of financial aid.
After four years or eight semesters, those students lose their eligibility for TOPS
and general scholarships offered through the Southeastern Foundation. This initiative
is designed to address needs that continue once those four years are complete.
“Through contributions from AT&T in the private sector joining with our educational
institutions, together they are helping students complete their degrees and improve
their earnings potential,” said State Representative Chris Broadwater. “I appreciate
AT&T’s support of this very worthwhile endeavor.”
“Supporting education through contributions like this one to the Southeastern
Louisiana University Foundation is an important way AT&T Louisiana demonstrates a
strong commitment to growing the economy of the future for the people of Louisiana,”
said Sonia Perez, president of AT&T Louisiana.
For more information on the initiative, contact the Southeastern Foundation at
985-549-2239.
