Andrew Dauzat named 2026 LSU Alumni scholarship recipient

The Avoyelles Parish LSU Alumni Association has announced Andrew Dauzat as the 2026 recipient of its annual scholarship, marking a milestone as the 40th student to receive the honor.

Dauzat, a student at Louisiana School for Agricultural Sciences, was selected for his academic achievement, leadership and commitment to his future. The scholarship reflects decades of support from the local LSU alumni community, aimed at helping Avoyelles students continue their education at Louisiana State University.

Association members expressed confidence in Dauzat’s future, noting that he represents the strong values and work ethic that the scholarship was created to recognize.

With this year’s award, the LSU Alumni Association celebrates four decades of investing in local students and looks ahead to continuing that tradition for years to come. Applications for the Class of 2027 will open in the coming months as the organization prepares to support the next generation of scholars.

As Dauzat prepares to begin his journey at LSU, the community sends its best wishes for success in the classroom and beyond.

Pictured from left, Ginger Knight, principal of LaSAS, scholarship recipient Andrew Dauzat, and Blaine Dauzat, chairman of the Scholarship Committee for the Avoyelles Parish LSU Alumni Association, as Andrew is presented with the 2026 LSU Alumni Scholarship.