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LANtec Offering Memorial Scholarship for 3rd Straight Year
LANtec of Louisiana is offering a deserving Louisiana high school senior a $9000 computer training scholarship!
In memory of an employee who passed away from cancer, we are offering the 3rd annual Brian Bordelon Memorial Scholarship and looking for qualified graduating senior candidates to apply.
A. To be considered, candidates should be a 2012 graduating seniors and must write a letter applying for the scholarship. The letter should be 500 – 1000 words and include:
- Contact information (Phone, address and email)
- Accomplishments, extracurricular involvement, hobbies and their favorite NFL team
- Why they should be considered for this memorial scholarship (Show motivation & financial need)
- What is their interest/experience with computers
- Long range career goals – how they plan to use this training
- Declare an area of interest: Networking/Database Admin/Programming
B. Along with the letter of application from the student, the application package should include:
- High School transcript
- Guidance Counselor’s letter of recommendation (Counselors should only recommend someone who has the ability and parental support to commit to classes – Transportation should not be an obstacle for the selected recipient.) Letter from teacher or coach is a valid substitute.
- ACT or SAT scores (if taken)
This scholarship includes:
- 5-Day CompTIA A+ course
- 5 – Day CompTIA Network + course
- Two (2) 5 – Day Microsoft Technical courses customized for the recipient’s declared area of interest
- All required courseware is included
** NOTE: Each of these courses is valued at $2,195 for a total scholarship of $9,000!
Please send completed packages to:
Rickie Comeaux, President
LANtec of Louisiana, LLC
P.O. Box 40314
Baton Rouge, LA 70835
** Packages must be submitted no later than March 15, 2012 **
Questions? Email Ani Chapman at
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LANtec Employee Matching Gifts Program
Did you know LANtec has an Employee-Donation Matching Program? The Employee Matching Gift Program offers financial assistance to local nonprofit organizations that are supported by our employees. LANtec matches employee gifts made to eligible organizations of up to $500 per employee annually.
The following guidelines have been established:
What Institutions Can Participate?
Qualifying institutions must be:
1) Located or provide constituent services in a parish within the service areas of LANtec of Louisiana, and
2) Recognized as tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations as described under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Institutions meeting these two primary requirements may be, but are not limited to:
hospitals;
health and human services, shelters, and/or social welfare providers;
degree-granting two- and four-year private or public colleges and/or universities located in parishes served by LANtec;
independent educational funds;
performing art organizations and/or united arts funds;
educational centers and/or museums;
private and public libraries;
qualified youth organizations;
fire and emergency response agencies;
historical societies;
environmental and/or animal welfare organizations.
Ineligible organizations include:
religious, sectarian, political and/or discriminatory groups;
public and private elementary or secondary schools;
fraternities, sororities, honorary societies and/or campus organizations; and
seminaries or religious schools.
How Are Gifts Matched?
The Matching Gift Program will match, dollar for dollar, eligible contributions made by LANtec employees to qualifying organizations ranging from a minimum contribution of $50 to a maximum of $500.
Personal contributions must actually be paid, not merely pledged.
Each employee may designate up to $500 of eligible donations each year (i.e., ten $50 gifts, one $500 gift or any combination thereof).
Completed applications and proof of donation for matching funds must be received by recipient organizations by Dec. 15 of each year; gifts will be matched by Dec. 31.
Only cash gifts can be made to eligible organizations under this program. Ineligible gifts include payments for which goods or services were received, including tuition, tickets and/or student/membership fees; non-cash gifts, real or personal property or personal services (e.g., works of art, donated labor, etc.); gifts that are made as a consequence of, or lead to, material, direct benefit to the donor, donor’s family or an individual designated by the donor; gifts used to satisfy a legal obligation; or the value of subscriptions, substantial premiums and other benefits associated with a class of membership established by a nonprofit organization – only the tax-deductible portion of such membership qualifies for the matching gift.
Administrative Conditions
LANtec determines the interpretation, application and administration of this program, which may be amended, suspended, revoked, or terminated at any time. No obligation is imposed upon or accepted by LANtec by reason of its Employee Matching Gift Program.
Institutions that meet the specific criteria listed herein are considered for participation, but LANtec makes the determination of an institution’s initial and continuing participation.
If a matching gift is at any time found to have been generated by an ineligible individual or organization, LANtec expects return of the gift. Continued misuse of the Employee Matching Gift Program will cause an organization to lose its eligibility for matching gifts.
LANtec reserves the right to request any supporting documentation it considers necessary.
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