Sheriff David L. Dauzat has announced the recipient of the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Academic Scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year, along with two outstanding alternates.
The Scholarship Winner is Carley Ducote. Her hometown is Marksville, and she is the daughter of Jetty Luneau. She is a graduate of LASAS and plans to attend LSU in Baton Rouge to pursue a degree in Agriculture & Extension Education. Carley aspires to become a Louisiana State 4-H Agent. She wants to educate, encourage, and mentor youth in a positive environment through hands-on learning in health, science, and agriculture.
The First Alternate is Allison Soldani. Her hometown is Moreauville, and she is the daughter of John and Christine Moreau Soldani. She is a graduate of Avoyelles High School. She plans to attend LSUA to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She plans to return to Avoyelles Parish to open her own business.
The Second Alternate is Kate Rozas. Her hometown is Cottonport, and she is the daughter of Jacob and Michelle Gauthier Rozas. She is a graduate of LASAS and plans to attend LSUA to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, with goals of becoming a dental hygienist.
The Sheriffs’ Scholarship is made possible by the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program (LSHMP). The program provides a $1,000.00 scholarship to graduating high school students from each parish in the state.
“This award recognizes a student in Avoyelles parish who has shown remarkable dedication to academic excellence. It’s one of the finest accomplishments to invest back to the community by awarding outstanding students a scholarship award to help pursue their dreams,” explained Sheriff David L. Dauzat.