Scholarship Program

Dr. Harrison D. Lawless was a 1928 graduate of McKinley High School.  Throughout his career as an educator, he was committed to the proper training and education of young people in the State of Louisiana.  Dr. Lawless will be long-remembered for his exemplary work at Southern University (Baton Rouge) as Dean and Coordinator of Freshman Studies.  The commitment to excellence, love and devotion that typified his work with young people, especially underprivileged minority students, was the legacy that provided the impetus for the Dr. Harrison D. Lawless Award.  It is in keeping with his spirit that the McKinley High School Alumni Association will bestow this Award in his honor.

our scholarship opportunities

$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Committed to Educating Our Youth.

Dr. Harrison D. Lawson is committed to the proper training and education of young people in the State of Louisiana with a $1,000 to 5 select students. Apply today!
$500 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Calling All Female Athletes.

Thanks to Eddie and Jeannine Johnson, we are able to offer $500 to athletes in need.
Dr. Harrison D. Lawless Scholarship Award

McKinley High School Alumni Association offers scholarships.

Sponsored by the McKinley Alumni Association, Dr. Harrison D. Lawless was committed to the proper training and education of young people in the State of Louisiana. This year, 5 recipients will be selected to receive the Dr. Harrison D. Lawless Award in the amount of $1,000 each. The following guidelines are applicable:

  • Must submit an application with attachments no later than Friday, April 14, 2023.
  • Must be a 2023 graduate of McKinley High School with at least a 2.5 GPA.
  • Selected students must be recommended by McKinley High School officials by letter submitted to the McKinley High School Alumni Scholarship Committee.
  • Must have a financial need that is verified by letter from Guidance Counselor.
  • Proof of registration at an institution of higher learning.

Click HERE to learn more about the scholarship guidelines. To apply, submit application (HERE) and attachments to McKAlumniScholarship@gmail.com.

Eddie and Jeannine Johnson Female Athlete Scholarship Application

Introducing the Eddie and Jeannine Johnson Athlete Scholarship Award

Thanks to Eddie and Jeannine Johnson, we are able to offer the Eddie and Jeannine Johnson Female Athlete Scholarship Award. This graduating senior will receive $500 award. The criteria include:

  • Must submit an application with attachments no later than Tuesday, April 18, 2023
  • 2023 female graduating senior
  • Participation in McKinley High School athletics

Click HERE to learn more about this scholarship opportunity. For more information, contact Jimmy Porter at 225-803-8572.

our 2021 recipients

In 2021, five (5) recipients were selected to receive the Dr. Harrison D. Lawless Award in the amount of $1,000 each. 

Ryan Cage

Shelbie Newman

Adaryn Palmer

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LeAnn Morrison

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Kaelyn Hill

our 2020 recipients

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MCK Donates money to the scholarship fund

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In response to the call for donations to the Alumni Scholarship Fund, the McKinley Class of 1966 answered a request by their class president, Ory Marionneaux Jr. and collected more than $2,000 in less than a month from class members all over the United States.

This generosity and caring flows through the McKinley family, so let us all continue to give to the future of our alma mater.

Interested in applying

Apply to be a recipient for the 2023-2024 Scholarship Award!

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  • Interested students must complete and submit an application with attachments by the deadline given.
  • Recipients must be a graduate of McKinley High School with at least a 2.5 GPA.
  • The selected students must be recommended by McKinley High School officials by letter submitted to the McKinley High School Alumni Association Scholarship Committee.
  • Recipients must have a financial need that is verified by letter from the Guidance Counselor at McKinley High School to the McKinley High School Alumni Association Scholarship Committee.
  • The award will be forwarded to the recipients upon submission of proof of registration at an institution of higher learning. Proof of registration will be a copy of a paid receipt in the recipient’s name and/or a letter from the Registrar certifying that the recipient has completed registration. Other proof of registration will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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