LULING — United Way of St. Charles awarded Live United scholarships to four St. Charles Parish graduating high school seniors.

The recipients received a one-time award of $750 in recognition of their commitment to community service and the positive impact they have had on the St. Charles Parish community through their leadership and service. The award is intended to help defray educational expenses for attending a post-secondary program of their choice.

“This is the third year United Way of St. Charles offered the Live United Scholarship. We are so pleased that not only did we receive more applicants this year, but the quality of their applications was very impressive. United Way of St. Charles is happy to be able to support these students who have made such an effort to give back to their community,” stated Kacy Kernan, UWSC director of community impact.

Live United scholarships were awarded to students at both Destrehan and Hahnville high schools. The students who received scholarships from Hahnville High School include Kate Induni, Ashley Folse and Baillie Guidry. The Destrehan High School student who received a Live United scholarship is Samantha Dantin.

The United Way of St. Charles Staff and Board of Directors congratulates these scholarship recipients and all of the 2012 high school graduates.

United Way of St. Charles is a nonprofit organization that works to create lasting changes in St. Charles Parish by funding agencies and developing programs targeting education, income and health.

For more information about United Way of St. Charles, visit www.uwaysc.

org or call 985-331-9063.