Thomas C. McBride established this scholarship in 2010, and he is a 1979 graduate of the LSU Law Center. The McBride Law Firm concentrates on bankruptcy law. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to current or entering students who demonstrate strong academic performance. Preference will be given to residents of the parishes of Avoyelles, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Caldwell, Catahoula, Claiborne, Concordia, DeSoto, East Carroll, Franklin, Grant, Jackson, LaSalle, Madison, Morehouse, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Rapides, Red River, Richland, Sabine, Tensas, Union, Vernon, Webster, West Carroll, or Winn Parishes.