Meriwether Wealth & Planning is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Meriwether Scholarships. Forty-six scholarship applications were received from high school seniors across North Louisiana. A selection committee consisting of Meriwether clients reviewed the applications, essays, and accompanying recommendation letters to determine the top applicants. These students will each receive $1,000 scholarships made payable to their college or university of choice:

*Indya Carper, Captain Shreve High School, who plans to major in political science/pre-law at Loyola University

*Ella Dison, Saline High School, who plans to major in biomedical engineering at Louisiana Tech University

*Amberlynn Kennedy, West Ouachita High School, who plans to major in biology at the University of Louisiana Monroe

*Addison Lee, Glenbrook School, who plans to major in biology at Louisiana Tech University

*Camryn Nail, North Webster High School, who plans to major in kinesiology/pre-athletic training at McNeese State University

*Hudson Smith, North Webster High School, who plans to major in business at Louisiana Tech University

*Elaini Ware, Claiborne Academy, who plans to major in speech language pathology at Louisiana Tech University

*Topher Wilson, Minden High School, who plans to major in biology/pre-dentistry at Louisiana Tech University

“We were able to offer eight scholarships this year thanks to the generosity of several clients who desired to make a positive impact in the lives of students,” said Tracy L. Campbell, Meriwether partner and financial advisor. “It’s evident by the applications we received that the future is bright for so many young people in our area.”

Meriwether is proud to give back to our local communities. Over the past five years, the independently owned financial advisory firm has infused more than $250,000 into local communities in the form of sponsorships, donations, and scholarships to schools and non-profit organizations.