The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office is encouraging graduating high school seniors to apply for the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program, which is now accepting applications.

Through the program, scholarships of up to $1,000 will be awarded to eligible students from each participating parish. The scholarships are funded through the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program and are intended to assist students with the rising costs of higher education, including tuition and related expenses. The awards are gifts and do not require repayment, and there are no restrictions on how the scholarship funds may be used.

To qualify, applicants must be permanent residents of Louisiana, plan to attend an in-state institution of higher education, and be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student.

Applications are available online and must be downloaded in full, including the two required pages listed at the top of the application link. Completed applications must be submitted in person to the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office, located at 205 Franklin Street in Mansfield.

The deadline to submit applications is April 1, 2026.