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The Presbyterian Foundation of Louisiana, Inc. is a non-profit corporation formed in the State of Louisiana in 1956. It is governed and managed under the authority of the Synod of the Sun, Presbyterian Church USA. The Foundation’s purpose is to glorify God and to extend His kingdom by helping the needy in areas of education, medical care, and the necessities of life.

To achieve this purpose, the Board of Trustees of the Foundation awards grants and scholarships from the funds that it oversees.  

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About Us

Our mission

Is to glorify God and help in the extension of his Kingdom by seeking, receiving, holding and managing property in trust for the following purposes:

  • Provide Shelter
  • Provide Clothing
  • Provide Food
  • The Necessities of Life
  • Education
  • And Other Aids
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As may be deemed fitting and proper to such persons or groups as may be selected as being in need of the same.

“Due to the pandemic and the various business closings and isolation from family there is an even greater need among the elderly for our assistance. This grant enables us to continue our ministry for the elderly through a hot meal delivered to their home each week with a visit from a caring volunteer. Often the elderly have other needs that are met such as picking up groceries, mail or medicines, and conversation to relieve their feeling of isolation.”
Grant Recipient <br>Helping Hands Community Services
Grant Recipient
Helping Hands Community ServicesGilliam, LA
“Kinship Center changes the lives of over 100 seniors and their families each year. As living costs rise and the senior adult population grows, the community needs more programs and supportive services to help older adults stay active. Through daily exercise, therapeutic arts, wellness activities, Meals on Wheels lunch, and more, Kinship provides older adults with a safe, inviting place to learn and grow. “
Grant Recipient<br> Kinship Senior Center
Grant Recipient
Kinship Senior CenterNew Orleans, LA
The Presbyterian Foundation of Louisiana scholarship has significantly helped me and prepare for my first year of medical school. The resources, books, and materials I have been able to buy with this scholarship has provided a foundation that will help me develop skills I can use to make a difference in my community.
Scholarship RecipientAmy B.
My name is Jared B, and I am an incoming Year 1 Medical Student at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans! The PFL was so generous and helpful to achieving my goals of graduating medical school and earning my Doctor of Medicine with their scholarship programs, and I cannot thank them enough for their consideration of myself in their programs. This will certainly help me become the physician I dream of being!
Scholarship RecipientJared B.
One of my greatest concerns about pursuing a career as a doctor was being able to pay off the student loans that would inevitably accumulate while I was in medical school. However, through the generosity of the Presbyterian Foundation of Louisiana, I feel much more at ease with my financial situation as I enter medical school, allowing me to focus my efforts on learning more about medicine and meeting the health needs of the New Orleans community.
Scholarship RecipientKati Y.
Growing up in New Orleans, I was taught to give back meaningfully to my community. I am so grateful to the PFL for giving me the opportunity to do so with this scholarship. Their generosity will allow me to engage more robustly in volunteer work, research, and (eventually) post-medical school training, all of which I plan to harness in improving the medical future of Louisiana.
Scholarship RecipientAlly B.
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What people say

In the times in which we live, and given the increasing needs of our community, it’s good to know the Presbyterian Foundation of Louisiana exists to not only help more students on their way to achieving their career goals but also assist more of our senior population with supportive services to help them remain active and healthy. It’s two ends of the spectrum of life, and for that we praise God.

Grant Programs

PFL oversees funds in The Ministry on Aging Fund, which receives gifts from institutions, churches, and individuals for the benefit of and assistance to programs for the elderly. Applications are received and appraised by an appointed trustee for presentation at the annual Board meeting in May.

Although the Ministry to Aging Fund had its beginning prior to 1969, it was in this year that the PFL Board of Directors voted to implement the advice of their finance committee to consolidate some of its small funds for the aging into one. This led to the establishment in 1987 of the current Ministry to the Aging Fund.

PFL also oversees funds in the Johnston-Aldrich Memorial Fund, which is also open for additional donations. Applications for grants from this Fund may be made by entities providing services within the Mission of the Foundation that are then trustee appraised and presented at the annual Board meeting in May.

How to apply

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Fill Out Application

Ministry on Aging

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Johnston-Aldrich Memorial Fund

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Mail To:

Presbyterian Foundation of Louisiana, Inc.
P.O. Box 57334
New Orleans, LA 70157
Attn: Ministry On Aging

OR

Presbyterian Foundation of Louisiana, Inc.
P.O. Box 57334
New Orleans, LA 70157
Attn: Johnston-Aldrich Fund

Scholarship Program

The scholarship program was established from a bequest of the Gilbert Hyne Estate. Mr. Hyne was a layman and a member of the Oak Park Presbyterian Church in New Orleans. According to the instructions of his will, the interest derived from the principal of his gift is to be granted annually to students pursuing studies in the field of engineering or towards a medical doctorate degree.

More About The Donor - Gilbert Hyne
Eligibility Requirements

Engineering Students applying for a scholarship in engineering must be entering their third or fourth year for the approaching fall term.

Medical Students applying for the scholarship in medicine* must have already been accepted to an accredited Medical School for the approaching fall term.

*NOTE:  Consideration of requests from students pursuing degrees in dentistry, nursing and veterinary medicine are not included for this scholarship as per the donor’s wishes.

Considerations
  • Scholarship recipients are determined using a combination of factors including scholastic ability, financial need, meeting requirements in the fields of study, and references.

  • Applicants are considered without regard to race, national origin, place of residency or school, or denominational affiliation.

  • Scholarship award amounts vary from year to year because of the total available funding for distribution and the number of acceptable applicants.

  • Scholarship awards are sent directly to the educational institution.
Presbyterian Foundation of Louisiana - Calendar Date - Due on 1st
Important Dates for Applicants

April 1, 2025

Last day to turn in completed scholarship application, one letter of reference, and a resumé (the resumé is optional). See application for submission details.

*All candidates are required to have a letter of reference submitted on their behalf by a professional familiar with the candidate’s academic performance (professor, advisor, etc.). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that the letter is received no later than April 1, 2025.

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On a four-point grading system, what is your overall GPA received for the last two semesters?
Estimate of 2024 - 2025 Expenses:
Amount of scholarship aid needed to fulfill your financial requirements for the academic year of application.
[Awards will be based on scholastic ability, financial need and usefulness in the field of choice. Amounts will be determined by the total available for distribution and the number of acceptable applicants.]
Please attach a brief biographical statement that includes details about your life, studies, interests, and professional goals. How will a scholarship from the Presbyterian Foundation of Louisiana help you to achieve these goals? Please limit response to 500 words or less.
Optional Resume

Applicants have the choice to submit a resume along with their completed application. The choice to submit or not submit a resume will not impact the committee’s decision. The resume should include any relevant academic and professional accomplishments and experiences.
All candidates are required to have a letter of reference submitted on their behalf by a professional familiar with the candidate’s academic performance (professor, advisor, etc.). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that the letter is received no later than April 1, 2025 to the address listed:

Attn: Betty Henderson
Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box 57334
New Orleans, LA 70157

Please include the name and contact information for your reference of choice should the Scholarship Committee need to ask any further questions.
If you receive a Scholarship Grant from the Presbyterian Foundation of Louisiana, to whom in your school is it to be sent?
Please sign the following statement: “ I assure the Scholarship Committee that the information I have submitted is correct and may be verified by the references I have specified.”
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Johnston-Aldrich Memorial Fund

This Fund is named for both a former President of the Foundation, Margaret “Nell” Johnston, and a generous benefactor, Tyler W. Aldrich. Grants from it are awarded to entities providing services within the Mission of the Foundation.

PFLA Organizer April 22, 2024
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The Hyne Family Fund

The Hyne Family Fund provides scholarships for medical students and engineering students entering their second or higher year of engineering.

PFLA Organizer February 16, 2024
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