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Applications open for UL's Clifton Chenier Memorial Scholarship

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is now accepting applications for the Clifton Chenier Memorial Scholarship, which honors the legendary King of Zydeco and supports aspiring musicians in the region. The scholarship aims to preserve Chenier's musical legacy by helping the next generation of musicians continue his influential zydeco tradition.

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