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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.
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
of service
As may be deemed fitting and proper to such persons or groups as may be selected as being in need of the same.
Helping Hands Community ServicesGilliam, LA
Kinship Senior CenterNew Orleans, LA
TESTIMONIALS
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.
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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.
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.
Important Dates for Applicants
April 1, 2024
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, 2024.
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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.
The Hyne Family Fund
The Hyne Family Fund provides scholarships for medical students and engineering students entering their second or higher year of engineering.
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