Grants, Scholarships & Programs
Branch Out and Grow Scholarship
Each year, the Junior League of Lake Charles honors driven young women by offering Branch Out and Grow Scholarships. Graduating senior girls can apply by clicking here to download the 2023 application or by visiting their school counselor for more information regarding this opportunity. All female seniors in the five surrounding parishes (Calcasieu, Cameron, Allen, Jeff Davis, and Beauregard) are encouraged to apply.
Click Here to download the JLLC Scholarship Application 2022-23
In addition to funding educational grants this league year, the JLLC will be announcing a new grant opportunity next Spring to aid in program development for local community organizations!
TEACH Grant and Branch Out and Grow Grant
2022 TEACH Grant Winner
Laura Beth Prejean Our Lady Queen of Heaven School $5,000
Social and Emotional Learning in Action Provide students with the opportunity to learn better social and emotional skills, and improve communication and imaginative play through outdoor play equipment that will support these key areas in their development.
Restrictions
The funds requests may not be: (1) related to religious, political or medical research projects; (2) used for travel budgets; (3) used for renovations in buildings not owned or in long term leases; (4) issued to an entity receiving funds as an existing Junior League of Lake Charles project; (5) granted to individuals; (6) more than $5,000.00 (unless approved by the Junior League of Lake Charles Board of Directors); (7) used to pay salaries or stipends; or (8) for another agency to distribute as a grant.