Best Colleges in Louisiana

LBF

Louisiana Bar Foundation Kids’ Chance Scholarship

https://www.raisingthebar.org/programs-and-projects/kids-chance-scholarship-program
Amount: $500-$3,000
Deadline: February 20
The Louisiana Bar Association Foundation provides the Kids’ Chance Scholarship each year to contribute between $500 to $3,000 towards student’s college tuition and fees. The funds go to children and dependents of Louisiana residents that experienced catastrophic work-related injuries. Applications require demonstrated financial need and disability reports.

Eligible recipients must be Louisiana residents between the ages of 16 to 25 years of age and in pursuit of their first bachelor’s degree. Recipients must maintain a “C” average at an accredited in-state school. Recipients should apply for all available state and federal aid to increase the impact of the Bar Foundation funds.

SWCSF

Stephen W. Cavanaugh Scholarship Fund

https://www.brafscholarships.org/
Amount: $1,000 (per semester, up to 8 semesters)
Deadline: May 31
Eligibility requirements include attendance at a Louisiana College or community college with a major in insurance or a related field. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA each funded semester. The program seeks to reward students that demonstrate leadership and character. Related major fields of study include including finance, business, actuarial science, and risk management.

The Baton Rouge Area Scholarship Foundation uses a universal pre-screen for 19 active scholarships. Applicants can prescreen for all available aid. The application screening page link is on the scholarship landing page at:
https://www.iphiview.com/braf/GrantsScholarships/Scholarships/StartApplication/tabid/220/Default.aspx

RSWS

Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship

http://www.osfa.la.gov/rockefeller.html
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: July 1
The Rockefeller Wildlife scholarship program is a competitive award for Louisiana residents that have lived in Louisiana for at least 12 months prior to application. The program selects about 30 undergraduates each year. The program awards both undergraduate and graduate scholarships each year. The value of the undergraduate award has a maximum of $12,000 that can cover four years of undergraduate study and up to two further years of graduate study.

Applicants must pursue a degree in forestry, wildlife, or marine science at a Louisiana public college or university. The initial approval requires full-time enrollment at a participating college, at least 60 hours of college credit with a 2.5 GPA, and a declared major in forestry or an approved field. The scholarship is renewable up to three undergraduate years and two graduate years at $3,000 per grad school year. Students must complete FAFSA, LOFSA and the Rockefeller application form by July 1, 2019.

MDS

LSU Stamps Scholarship

https://www.lsu.edu/financialaid/types_of_scholarships/entering_freshman_scholarships/
Amount: Full tuition in state or out-of-state up to $49,000
Deadline: July 1
Application link: https://www.commonapp.org/
Louisiana State University is the flagship institution for the state. LSU participates in the Stamps Program. This prestigious award pays full tuition for the award winners. Applicants must complete the detailed high school curriculum, achieve a weighted 3.5 GPA, score 33 on the ACT or 1490 on the SAT. Award winners must exhibit leadership and initiative. A universal application also enrolls the applicant for consideration for the President’s Future Leaders in Research Program for an extra $1,550, the Flagship Scholars Award, a Tiger Nation Scholarship, and the Alumni Legacy Scholarship.

LOSFA

LA GO Grant

http://www.osfa.la.gov/go_grant.html
Amount: $300-$3,000
Deadline: FAFSA or July 1
The LA GO grant is a needs-based program that adds state funds to students remaining needs after receipt of a Pell Grant. The aid must be calculated. The student’s school will determine any remaining need and apply the GO grant to the balance up to a maximum of $3,000.

Eligible students must be Louisiana residents, file a FAFSA, and receive a Pell Grant. The student must demonstrate remaining need and prove enrollment at an eligible Louisiana school, college, or university.

PFTF

Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Scholarships

http://www.pftaylorfoundation.org/education/scholarships/
Amount: $500-$2,500 (per semester)
Deadline: July 1, December 1
This scholarship is for high school graduates and enrolled incoming first-year college students. Students must request an e-mailed application and return it in time for either the fall or spring semesters in which they intend to enroll. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted as full-time students at a Louisiana college or university. The must have an ACT score of 19 or better, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and have graduated from a Louisiana high school. Students must provide a letter of acceptance to college, a financial statement indicating a need, and a parental consent form. The formal requirements are detailed, and students should examine them carefully, including letters of recommendation and character references.

TOPS

The TOPS Opportunity Scholarships

http://www.osfa.la.gov/tops_Opportunity.html
Amount: Statutory Formula for Each School
Deadline: July 1
The TOPS Opportunity award requires US citizenship and residence in Louisiana. The Taylor Opportunity Program for Students or TOPS program provides scholarship funds from the state of Louisiana to students that attend participating Louisiana public schools. The scholarship awards based on need and in the amounts set by the legislature each year. Students qualify by submitting the FAFSA, competing 19 core units while in high school, and maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a four-point scale. Students must meet the ACT or SAT minimum eligible score.

The Tops program has higher paying levels for students with higher levels of academic achievement as shown by completion of the Tops curriculum, GPA, and test scores. The Tops Honors and TOPS performance levels pay higher amounts per semester hour than the basic opportunity scholarship.