FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2025
Jeremy Theriot
Director of Community Relations and Business Development
225-315-8294, [email protected]
Monika Arnold
Manager of Community Relations and Business Development225-305-8001, [email protected]
REV’s academic scholarship application opens early, encouraging high school seniors to apply before the February 11 deadline
Eligible high school seniors are encouraged to submit their application online for consideration
Gonzales, La. – REV is opening its annual academic scholarship application early for all graduating high school seniors. Eligible seniors residing in REV’s service regions can now begin applying online before the February 11 deadline.
The REV Scholarship program helps students cover college expenses – including tuition, housing, books, and more—throughout their college years, thereby reducing the financial burden that often accompanies a college education.
“We are proud and honored to carry on the 42-year legacy of REV’s commitment to education through our local scholarship program,” said Josh Descant, CEO of REV. “By empowering and investing in the next generation of leaders, we are helping students – building the foundation for a stronger, brighter future for South Louisiana.”
Since its inception in 1984, the REV academic scholarship program has awarded over $1M in financial assistance to 247 local graduating high school seniors. In 2025, REV expanded the scholarship program to include eligible seniors in all service regions, encouraging more students to apply.
“As we continue to grow and serve more local communities, we anticipate even more students applying this year,” said Tressy Leindecker, REV’s executive vice president of Sales and Marketing. “Our selection committee does a phenomenal job of reading through numerous applications, interviewing incredible students across our service area, and ultimately selecting the scholarship recipients. Every year, these graduating applicants raise the bar with their academic achievements and dedication to lasting community service.”
Eligibility for REV’s scholarship program is based on several criteria, including being a current REV residential customer in good standing and residing within a REV service area. Additional considerations include cumulative GPA, ACT scores, financial need, demonstrated leadership, and community involvement. Applicants are also required to submit an essay as part of the application process.
South Lafourche Scholarship Winners
(l-r) Peter Louviere, REV’s CFO, presents scholarships to South Lafourche High School’s Ada Plaisance, Kaelyn Pham, Shiah DarDar, Ximena Galicia, Jude LeBeouf, Judith Saucedo, and Beaux Guidry
Dutchtown Scholarship Winners
(l-r) Jeremy Theriot, REV’s Community Relations and Business Development director, Dutchtown’s Madeline Bourgeois, Dutchtown’s Adyson Hymel, and Monte Danos, REV’s Growth, Strategy and Product Development director
Central Scholarship Winner
(l-r) Celeste Sanamo, REV’s Human Resources manager, and Central Lafourche High School’s Sophia Hodson
About REV
Rebranded in 2022 – with the merging of three local and storied telecom providers – REV is the combined parent company of Reserve Telephone Company (RTC), EATEL/EATEL Business and Vision Communications. Over the course of the technology company’s 90 years of serving rural and urban communities, REV has become Louisiana’s largest, locally owned, telecommunications network.
With over 5,000 miles of fiber and nearly 400 employees, REV (and the organization’s suite of business services offered by REV Business) connects more than 68,000 customers in their homes and places of work.
For more information about REV and the provider’s continued commitment to localism, please visit www.letsrev.com.
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