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Cleco’s diversity and inclusion team designed the Power of a Promise Scholarship for economically disadvantaged students who are juniors or seniors in high school and who plan to attend Central Louisiana Technical Community College Alexandria Campus and pursue a degree in industrial manufacturing technology or a certificate in the Line Worker Training Program.  Since the scholarship was launched in 2020, it has been awarded to five students. 

  • What are the eligibility requirements?

    • Resident within a 50-mile radius of the CLTCC Alexandria Campus.
    • Admitted to CLTCC’s Alexandria campus (admission application must be on file with CLTCC, and you must be admitted prior to receiving funds).
    • Interested in pursuing a Career & Technical Education in the Industrial Manufacturing Technology Program or Line Worker Training Program.
    • Eligible to work in United States (an active work visa is acceptable).
    • Classified as a high school junior or senior in the State of Louisiana during the scholarship application year.
    • On track to earn a high school diploma with a minimum 2.5 GPA and a minimum of Bronze on the ACT  WorkKeys® assessments.
    • Have a combination of attributes: High academic performance, financial need, personal accomplishments, extracurricular activities, awards and recognition, community service, work history, desire to seek a Career & Technical Education from CLTCC and acceptance into the Industrial Manufacturing Technology Program or Line Worker Training Program.
  • When is the application period?

    Although subject to change, the application period is normally Sept. 1 - Feb. 15, with recipients being announced in April of the next year.
  • Where can I get a copy of the application?

    When the application period is announced, the application will be on the  cltcc.edu website.  

  • Where do I submit my application?

    Applicants can hand deliver, mail or email their application to CLTCC’s Alexandria Campus. Cleco is unable to accept applications.

    In-person or by mail: CLTCC Alexandria Campus, 516 Murray Street, Alexandria, La. 71301
    By email: [email protected]


  • How many scholarships will be awarded?

    The goal is to award scholarships each academic year to economically disadvantaged high school students classified as a junior or senior who plan to attend CLTCC's Alexandria Campus and pursue a degree in Industrial Manufacturing Technology or a certificate in the Line Worker Training Program.