Glen Armentor Pay-It-Forward Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Glen Armentor Law Corporation

Overview
Glenn Armentor was raised in a large family of ten children by parents who did not speak English and grew up in poverty. Thanks to the generosity and encouragement of others, his path shifted from what might have been a lifetime spent in courtrooms to becoming an attorney. To honor the support he received, he created the Glenn Armentor “Pay-It-Forward” Scholarship Program, which awards one $10,000 scholarship each year to a deserving, at-risk high school student from the local community to help them begin college and change their future. A neutral panel of community leaders selects recipients based on academic record, perseverance, financial need, community involvement, and educational goals.

Who is eligible
- Incoming freshmen to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette).
- Students who live in an Acadiana parish: Lafayette, Iberia, St. Martin, Acadia, St. Mary, Vermilion, St. Landry, or Evangeline.
- U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
- Minimum academic standards: cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and ACT minimums of English 18 and Math 19.
- Must be admitted to UL Lafayette before the scholarship is awarded.
- Consideration is given to applicants who have performed community service and who are considered “at risk” because of family or economic circumstances. “At risk” is defined as having at least one of the following: financial hardship, emotional stresses, adverse environmental conditions, or difficult family situations.

Application requirements
To be considered, submit all of the following:
- A copy of your high school transcript covering six or seven semesters.
- A copy of your ACT or SAT scores (ACT minimums apply as noted above).
- All required signature lines on the application must be completed.
- A one- to two-page personal statement describing why you are applying and your circumstances.

How to request an application
- Send a letter of interest to:
The Glenn Armentor Law Corporation
Attn: PAY IT FORWARD Scholarship of Excellence
300 Stewart St.
Lafayette, LA 70501
- Call 337-233-1471 and speak with Wayne Lemoine to express your interest and request the application.
- Email Scholarship@GlennArmentor.com requesting the application.

Important dates and selection
- Application deadline: March 15 (materials must be received by this date).
- The selection committee will review entries and announce the award by mid-April.

Selection process
An independent panel of community leaders evaluates applicants using academic performance, demonstrated determination, financial need, community service, and educational aspirations. Special consideration is given to students who meet the program’s “at risk” criteria.

If you have questions or need assistance obtaining an application, call 337-233-1471 or email Scholarship@GlennArmentor.com.