Reverend John H. Scott Memorial Fund

Welcome  to the official website for the Reverend John H. Scott Memorial Fund!

What We Do

The John H. Scott Memorial Fund is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation that was established in 1980.  The purpose of the fund is to finance projects that advance the ideals of Rev. Scott.  The primary project is the Rev. J.H. Scott Memorial Scholarship.  The Fund is supported through public contributions.

Before his death, Rev. Scott told his family that instead of buying flowers for his funeral, he would like to have a living memorial developed.  Following his wishes, his wife, Mrs. Alease J. Scott, children and his cousin, Gladys Darden Hensley set up the John H. Scott Memorial Fund.  The Fund was chartered as a not-for-profit organization in the state of Louisiana in October 1980, and it was granted non-profit status by the Internal Revenue Service in 1981.

A number of projects were considered before the Board of Directors decided to establish the John H. Scott Memorial Scholarship in 1981.  Since that time, the Scholarship has served as the major and most visible project sponsored by the Fund.  The scholarship awards have been given out every year since 1982, progressing from two to eight students supported each year.

Other projects supported by the Fund include a donation of Black American Achievers books to the East Carroll Parish Library, sponsorship of a play on the struggle for voting rights in East Carroll Parish and financial and human resources support for a Sports Camp in Lake Providence.

Get involved!

On this site, you can find general information about Rev. Scott and the memorial fund, students can apply for a scholarship online, and philanthropists can make a contribution.  Also, please become a fan of our facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/John-H-Scott.