Billy Wayne Heckford Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by family and friends as a tribute to Billy Wayne Heckford, to assist deserving ULM students seeking a degree in Criminal Justice, Music, Public Relations, Teacher Education, or Construction Management.

1. Recipient(s) must be a full-time student pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, Music, Communication, Teacher Education, Construction Management, or Nursing.
2. Recipient(s) must meet university standards for acceptance at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. A university student must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA in college courses.
3. Scholarship is renewable if a 2.5 GPA is maintained. The scholarship may be renewed up to a maximum of eight semesters for an incoming freshman only. All other classifications may receive the scholarship for the remaining semesters required to complete a four-year degree.
4. Recipient(s) must exhibit integrity and high moral character.