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
Rockefeller State Wildlife ScholarshipLouisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance |
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award Up to $3,000 |
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DescriptionThe Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship is open to full- time undergraduate and graduate students who are Louisiana residents. To qualify, you must be majoring in forestry, wildlife, or marine science with the intent of attaining your degree at a Louisiana public college or university. The award also requires that you be a high school... View Scholarship Details |
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KASF Southwestern Region ScholarshipKorean American Scholarship Foundation |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline June 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe KASF Southwestern Region Scholarship is available to high school students and full - time undergraduate and graduate students who are of Korean heritage. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. You must also be attending school in one of the following states: 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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Louisiana's TOPS Opportunity AwardLouisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance |
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award Varies |
deadline July 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Opportunity Award is open to first - time freshmen who are residents of and plan to attend school in Louisiana. You must enter your first freshmen semester within one year of graduating from high school. In addition, you must have either a minimum 2.5 GPA and a minimum 20 ACT score or a minimum 23 ACT score in lieu of the GPA requirement.... View Scholarship Details |
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