Our mission
Our mission is to empower and provide financial support to young athletes who have committed to using lifelong values attained through athletics: hard work and determination.
A high school student athlete’s career often ends once they graduate high school, yet competitive sports provide the key building blocks to personal development that will continue throughout life. These athletes dedicate countless hours to their sports, face many trials and tribulations while managing academia. Whether it’s becoming a collegiate athlete or just continuing on the path of higher learning, we want to reward hard work and determination by offering a one time scholarship.
It is the vision of The Justin Demary Foundation for Impacting Athletics to expand and reward scholarships to athletes across the Southwest Louisiana area. In 2023, we were able to provide $500 scholarships to 26 student athletes in Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis, Beauregard, and Allen parishes. For the 2023-2024 school year, we plan to award both $500 and $1000 scholarships. For more information about our scholarship program, contact tammy@jd6foundation.org.
Justin Demary was a 2013 graduate of Iowa High School. Justin signed to play collegiate baseball at Pearl River Community College and Minot State University. Justin was a continual learner earning an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree in corporate fitness with a minor in Spanish and was enrolled to start his master’s degree in data analytics. He also studied to become a nationally certified strength and conditioning specialist and worked for the Boston Red Sox Organization before the pandemic hit.
Justin found a passion for mentoring young athletes. He continually talked about giving back to the communities who supported him throughout his athletic career by helping to train young athletes the right way. He was in the process of starting his own business, Impact Athletix. It is our goal to continue what he started by rewarding athletes for their dedication and commitment to their sport.
Justin Demary was a 2013 graduate of Iowa High School. Justin signed to play collegiate baseball at Pearl River Community College and Minot State University. Justin was a continual learner earning an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree in corporate fitness with a minor in Spanish and was enrolled to start his master’s degree in data analytics. He also studied to become a nationally certified strength and conditioning specialist and briefly worked for the Boston Red Sox Organization.
Justin found a passion for mentoring young athletes. He continually talked about giving back to the communities who supported him throughout his athletic career by helping to train young athletes the right way. He was in the process of starting his own business, Impact Athletix. It is our goal to continue what he started by rewarding athletes for their dedication and commitment to their sport.
DONATE TODAY
We welcome donations at any time in support of this scholarship program that honors and continues Justin’s legacy. It is through your generosity that we will be able to recognize those athletes who have demonstrated the qualities Justin displayed and valued through scholarships. Your donations are greatly appreciated.
If you would prefer to donate offline, here is the form you can mail in.
*Monies contributed will be used at the discretion of the organization for purposes consistent with our exempt purposes.
The Justin Demary Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to graduating seniors in Southwest Louisiana who personify the following qualities of character that defined Justin’s life:
- Humble Leadership - leading with actions not words
- Resilience – fighting through adversity with a positive can-do attitude
- Intellect: committed to intellectual growth and lifelong learning
- Tenacity: determined and goal oriented
Recipients are chosen based on the following criteria: academic performance, extracurricular activities, and response to essay prompt. In making scholarships available, the scholarship committee does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, handicap, or national/ethnic origin. If interested in applying, see your school guidance counselor. Applications have been sent to all high school counselors in Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis, Beauregard, and Allen parish.
Apply For a Scholarship today!
If you would like to apply for the Justin Demary Memorial Scholarship, click on the button below to access and print a copy of the scholarship application.
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PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
YEAR
SCHOLAR
HIGH SCHOOL
HIGHER LEARNING
2021
GAVIN FONTENOT
Iowa High School
McNeese State University
2021
Lesley Lebleu
Iowa High School
McNeese State University
2022
Jailyn Underwood
Iowa High School
University of Louisiana Lafayette
2022
Bentley Richard
Iowa High School
Louisiana State University Eunice
2023
Mary Wicke
Bell City High School
Baton Rouge Community College
2023
Ashlyn Graves
Deridder High School
Baylor University
2023
Emmitt Goins
Deridder High School
McNeese State University
2023
Caden Bartz
East Beauregard High School
Louisiana State University
2023
Emery Weldon
Elizabeth High School
Northwestern State University
2023
Jadon Ross
Elton High School
University of Louisiana - Lafayette
2023
Tanner LaComb
Elton High School
Louisiana State University
2023
Jesslyn Aguillard
Grand Lake High School
McNeese State University
2023
Mia Daigle
Grand Lake High School
McNeese State University
2023
Nathaniel Murrell
Grand Lake High School
Sowela Technical College
2023
Meghan Reeves
Grand Lake High School
McNeese State University
2023
Kaitlyn Thomas
Hathaway High School
Louisiana State University
2023
Kamryn Howard
Iowa High School
Louisiana State University Eunice
2023
Koltin Keys
Iowa High School
McNeese State University
2023
Landon Langley
Iowa High School
Louisiana State University Alexandria
2023
Rusty Lowery
Iowa High School
Sowela Technical College
2023
Karli Miller
Jennings High School
McNeese State University
2023
Griffen Cooley
Kinder High School
Louisiana State University
2023
Tanner Mouhot
Kinder High School
Sowela Techincal College
2023
Evan Bourgeois
Lacassine High School
McNeese State University
2023
Breanna Fontenot
Sam Houston High School
Southeastern Louisiana University
2023
Macy Bailey
Sam Houston High School
Liberty University
2023
Tate Hess
Singer High School
University of Louisiana Lafayette
2023
Dillion Bird
Sulphur High School
Baton Rouge Community College
2023
Alicia Powell
Washington Marion HS
McNeese State University
2023
Caleb Miller
Welsh High School
McNeese State University
2024
Carson White
Barbe High School
Southern University/A&M College
2024
Kathryn Lewis
Deridder High School
Louisiana Tech
2024
Connor Miano
Grand Lake High School
McNeese State University
2024
Paisley Boudreaux
Grand Lake High School
McNeese State University
2024
Falynn Foreman
Grand Lake High School
McNeese State University
2024
Brynn Fruge
Grand Lake High School
McNeese State University
2024
Kaden Taylor
Grand Lake High School
McNeese State University
2024
Cass Verzwyvelt
Grand Lake High School
McNeese State University
2024
Reece Trahan
Hackberry High School
Sowela Technical College
2024
Madison Suire
Hathaway High School
McNeese State University
2024
Kain Fulton
Iowa High School
Louisiana State University
2024
Mia Carter
Iowa High School
Louisiana State University
2024
Tyler Lavergne
Iowa High School
Southeast Arkansas
2024
Cole Bourne
Iowa High School
McNeese State University
2024
Ryann Miller
Iowa High School
Louisiana Tech
2024
Matthew Vest
Iowa High School
Lyon College
2024
Christian Landry
Iowa High School
McNeese State University
2024
Ardyn Jardell
Jennings High School
Northwestern State University
2024
Cicily Hill
Kinder High School
Louisiana State University
2024
Dillon Broussard
Kinder High School
Crowley's Ridge College
2024
Halli Davis
Lacassine High School
McNeese State University
2024
Taylor Savoy
Lacassine High School
McNeese State University
2024
Libby Guidry
Lacassine High School
Centenary College
2024
Avery Marcantel
Lake Arthur High School
University of Louisiana-Lafayette
2024
Hannah Harrington
Merryville High School
Northwestern State University
2024
Isabella Alvarez
Merryville High School
Stephen F Austin University
2024
Janey Mueller
Sam Houston High School
Louisiana Tech
2024
Caleb Fontenot
South Beau High School
McNeese State University
2024
Emma Brasseaux
South Beau High School
Northwestern State University
2024
Roberth Campos
Sulphur High School
McNeese State University
2024
Maria gonzales
Sulphur High School
McNeese State University
2024
Austin Babaz
Sulphur High School
Louisiana Tech
2024
Jaycie O'Connor
Vinton High School
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
2024
Hannah Givens
Welsh High School
Louisiana Tech
2024
Tanner Mallett
Welsh High School
Sowela Technical College
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