BOSSIER CITY, La. — Bossier Parish Community College and its foundation will receive $300,000 in matching funds from the Louisiana Board of Regents Support Fund to expand endowed scholarships and support workforce development initiatives.
The Board of Regents Support Fund, established in 1986 through a constitutional amendment, provides state funding for higher education grant opportunities at two- and four-year institutions. The program is intended to promote excellence in education, research and service, while supporting economic development through partnerships between academic institutions and industry.
The matching funds will support several endowed workforce scholarships across multiple disciplines, including business, accounting and finance, construction crafts and allied health. Among the scholarships receiving funding are those backed by Bonvenu Bank, the Louisiana State Contractors Licensing Board, Louisiana Healthcare Connections and private donors.
College officials said the additional funding is expected to expand access to financial aid for students pursuing careers in high-demand fields tied to regional industry needs.
Since 2018, the BPCC Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships and reported a 95% retention rate among recipients. The new funding is expected to further improve student success and completion rates while strengthening the local workforce pipeline.
For more information, BPCC officials said inquiries can be directed to the college’s Office of Institutional Advancement.