Saint Joseph Seminary College
St. Benedict, LA
University Website: https://www.sjasc.edu/Apply Online: https://portal.sjasc.edu/Application/login.asp
Coordinates: 30°31′36″N 90°06′41″W / 30.5267°N 90.1115°W / 30.5267; -90.1115 Saint Joseph Seminary College, also known as St. Ben or St. Ben's, is a private four-year seminary college founded in 1891. It is operated by the Benedictine Monks of Saint Joseph Abbey and the dioceses of the ecclesiastical provinces of New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama. The 1,200-acre (4.9 km2) piney woods campus is located in St. Benedict, Louisiana, north of Covington.
The college is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers bachelor of arts degrees in philosophy in either liberal arts or religious studies to men seeking eventual ordination as priests in the Roman Catholic Church. The college also has a two-year pre-theology program for students who have already attained a college degree. After attending Saint Joseph Seminary College, seminarians wishing to continue priestly studies will attend a graduate seminary. In the past, Saint Joseph Seminary College has also offered degrees with majors in psychology, history, and English.
It has a long history of forming men to the priesthood for the Gulf South region. Those who attend St. Ben's experience the unique gift of the Benedictine Order, a refined liturgy. The Liturgy of the Hours sung in community as well as the special liturgies throughout the year are a source of spiritual inspiration to the seminarians and the locals.
There is also the tradition of a flag football game, called Bonfire, between St. Ben's and the graduate seminary of New Orleans, Notre Dame. This tradition has gone on for well over 70 years. The annual game takes place in a field on the vast property of the Abbey the Friday before Thanksgiving. The students at St. Ben's spend weeks building a massive bonfire out of the downed trees on the surrounding forests owned by the Abbey. After the game, the two seminaries join together to share in fellowship and traditional Louisiana foods around the bonfire.
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Saint Joseph Seminary College College Scholarships
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship ContestRegions Bank |
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award $8,000 |
deadline September 30, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest is open to students who are at least 16 years of age and reside or attend school in states with Regions Bank full service branches. To be considered, you must submit a video or essay on an individual you know personally who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve... View Scholarship Details |
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ASHRAE Region VIII ScholarshipAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and AC Engineers (ASHRAE) |
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award $3,000 |
deadline December 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Region VIII Scholarship is open to engineering students who are pursuing a bachelor's degree. You must be enrolled full time in a an ABET-accredited program at a school located within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE's Region VIII (currently, Arkansas, Louisiana,... View Scholarship Details |
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Intel PhD Fellowship ProgramIntel Foundation |
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DescriptionThe Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel. View Scholarship Details |
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Todd Poche Endowed ScholarshipAmerican Occupational Therapy Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline September 30, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Todd Poche Endowed Scholarship is available to students in Louisiana. You must be majoring in occupational therapy to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Markley ScholarshipNational Association for Campus Activities (NACA) |
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deadline November 30, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Markley Scholarship is available to junior, senior, and graduate students enrolled at a four - year school in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, or Texas. Sophomores at two - year schools are also eligible. You must be strongly involved in and contribute to the National Association for Campus Activities and demonstrate continued... View Scholarship Details |
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