ONEIDA FAY PEVOTO BARTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship has been established by the family of Mrs. Oneida Fay Pevoto Barton. Mrs. Barton spent most of her life in Carlyss and Sulphur. She graduated from Sulphur High School in 1962 and McNeese State University in 1965 where she earned a degree in Education. In high school she was involved with the Sulphur Rodeo Team. She worked for Amoco Production Company for many years until her retirement in 1988. Beginning in 1973, she and her husband shared a lifelong passion for square dancing, traveling throughout the United States for more than 50 years, visiting all seven continents. She was active in her Catholic faith, serving in many church roles. She was a founding member of the Ward Six Fire Protection and served for many years as an active member of the fire department. She retired in 2011 as an Honorary Lifetime Member.
Each year, The Oneida Fay Pevoto Barton Memorial Scholarship Fund awards a scholarship to a graduating high school senior.
Criteria:
Pursuing a college degree in either a two- or four-year program, beginning in fall after graduation
Is a high school senior at Sulphur High School
Required GPA of 2.5-3.4
Preference will be given to students who are active in Rodeo
Award: $1,000 (one-time)
Application deadline: March 15, 2026
Award notification: At a graduation-related event
NOTE: The “Apply for Scholarship” button will take you to a profile page where you will enter your name and email address. Once submitted, you will receive an email with a link to the application. This link allows you to save your progress and return to the form at any time.
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