Louisiana Scholarships

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

Amount $60,000
Deadline December 1, 2023

The Hagan Scholarship stands as a nationwide beacon, a need-based merit scholarship specifically designed for high-achieving rural students. This scholarship opportunity is tailored for those who graduate from public high schools situated in over twenty eligible states, specifically in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens, residents of an eligible ... Read more

University of Minnesota National Scholarship

Amount $60,000
Deadline January 1, 2024

The University of Minnesota National Scholarship is for residents of any state, excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Incoming freshmen are considered for these scholarships based on an overall assessment of the application for admission. Full consideration for academic scholarships is given to students who submit a complete application for freshman admission by either ... Read more

Built Ford Tough Scholarship

Amount $1,000
Deadline January 11, 2024

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required ... Read more

University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships

Amount $112,000
Deadline January 15, 2024

The University of Alabama offers some of the most generous scholarship opportunities in the country for qualifying students. As a first-time freshman applicant, you must submit the following to be considered for admission to the university: an application for admission, and an official high school transcript. There is also an optional submission of official ACT or SAT test scores. To maximize ... Read more

Rau for Art Scholarship Competition

Amount $7,000
Deadline January 26, 2024

The Rau for Art Foundation was founded to identify and develop young artistic talent and to give back to the local community that has supported the gallery throughout the years. The Rau for Art Foundation supports arts appreciation and education in the schools of Greater New Orleans by assisting talented young artists to reach their academic and professional goals in the arts. Throughout their ... Read more

ARRL Helen Laughlin AM Mode Memorial Scholarship

Amount $1,000
Deadline January 31, 2024

The Helen Laughlin AM Mode Memorial Scholarship is an award with preference given to residents of Texas. If no qualified applicant is identified, preference will be given to residents of Arkansas. If no qualified applicant is identified, preference will be given to residents of the ARRL West Gulf (Texas, Oklahoma) or Delta (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee) Divisions. Preference is ... Read more

TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship

Amount $80,000
Deadline January 31, 2024

We believe in breaking down barriers to education, especially for those who face challenges due to their immigration status. Our Opportunity Scholarship is designed for undocumented students living in locked-out states, where accessing higher education seems like an insurmountable obstacle. If you find yourself in such a situation, we are here to open doors for you. Key Features of the ... Read more

NAJA Scholarships

Amount Varies
Deadline February 1, 2024

The National Association of Junior Auxiliaries is made up of nearly 100 Junior Auxiliary Chapters throughout Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. The Junior Auxiliary was founded on the principles of helping children and making a difference in their lives; it provides women the opportunity to serve and be a vital part of their communities. The objectives of ... Read more

LRAEF Scholars Program

Amount Varies
Deadline February 2, 2024

Applicants of the LRAEF Scholars Program must be accepted or currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate (bachelor/associate) or graduate degree program for at least two consecutive semesters/terms reflecting a full school schedule (as defined by the school the student is attending). Courses of study can include but are not limited to culinary, hospitality & tourism, business, culinary/FACS ... Read more

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

Amount $5,000
Deadline February 5, 2024

You may be eligible to be considered as a Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship Recipient if you are (1) enrolled as a full-time high school senior (including homeschooled students/GED recipients) or full-time college freshman or sophomore (no older than 20 years of age) (2) have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduating high school seniors or 2.75 for college applicants. Jimmy Rane Foundation scholars are ... Read more

Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program

Amount Varies
Deadline February 16, 2024

Each year, SYF awards up to $1 million in one-time and renewable Simon Youth Scholarships to high school students in every community that is home to a Simon Mall. Targeting first-generation college students and those with demonstrated financial need, the Simon Youth Scholarships program furthers the SYF commitment to extending educational opportunities to all students who want to learn, ... Read more

The 431 Exchange Scholarship

Amount $1,431
Deadline February 28, 2024

The 431 Exchange provides an invaluable ‘hand-up’ to adults determined to transform their lives through education. The Scholarship Fund is open twice a year to adults ages 18 and older who are residents of Louisiana, received a Louisiana high school diploma or GED, AND are going to school in Louisiana. Whether aiming for a college, university, vocational, or trade school program, top-scoring men ... Read more

The DYB Scholarship Program

Amount $2,000
Deadline March 1, 2024

The qualifications for the DYB Scholarship are simple; actually, there is only one qualification - you must have at one time played in a Dixie Youth Baseball franchised league, prior to reaching age 13. There is no relationship between the award of a scholarship and athletic ability. The committee gives weight to such factors as financial need, scholastic record, and citizenship. DYB, Inc. ... Read more

Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships

Amount $1,000
Deadline March 1, 2024

Tall Clubs International Foundation awards annual scholarships to deserving High School Seniors in North America (United States and Canada only). TCI Foundation receives scholarship nominations from Tall Club International’s local member clubs and members-at-large across North America. From this pool of nominations, the recipients are selected to receive a $1000 scholarship award from Tall Clubs ... Read more

Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest

Amount $2,500
Deadline March 31, 2024

There's no such thing as small change. Even little moments of inspiration can spark major transformation. That’s what the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest is all about: honoring Black Americans who have inspired change—big and small—in our lives. What Black American individual has inspired change in your life? Whether you’re inspired by a famous leader or your next door neighbor, we ... Read more

CBC Spouses Essay Contest

Amount $2,000
Deadline April 26, 2024

Each year, qualified African-American and Black junior and senior high school students participate in the Essay Contest and Issue Forum. Students are presented with a topic that embodies some of our communities’ most pressing issues and are asked to write an essay to defend their research, analyses, and opinion. Submissions are judged by a special committee of CBC Spouses. Winners and their ... Read more

Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund

Amount $2,000
Deadline May 1, 2024

To be eligible for the Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund, applicants must: be citizens of U.S. or Canada and residents in the Southwest Region of United Stated (Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or New Mexico); be actively pursuing an education for a career in information and records management (this is restricted to Records Management/Governance, Archivst and Academic Library ... Read more

Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship

Amount $5,000
Deadline May 1, 2024

One $5,000 and two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded annually. (The number and amount of the scholarships available will be dependent on annual funding.) The scholarships awarded are to be used to assist in covering tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. when going to a college, university, or trade school while having Cystic Fibrosis. No award will be paid to the recipient. All awards will be ... Read more

Generation Hope New Orleans Scholar Program

Amount $2,400
Deadline May 1, 2024

To be eligible for the Generation Hope New Orleans Scholar Program, applicants must: be a teen parent (defined as pregnant/expecting by age 19) and 25 or younger at the time of application; be attending -or planning to attend- college starting the Fall semester within 50 miles of New Orleans, seeking an associates or a bachelors degree; submit a copy of their Student Aid Report (SAR) or proof of ... Read more

Hospitality Education Scholarship

Amount $8,000
Deadline May 25, 2024

To qualify for the Hospitality Education Scholarship, students must have an overall cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 and must enroll to study hospitality at either the University of New Orleans or Delgado Community College. Applicants must be a high school junior or senior in the Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, Iberville, Tangipahoa, ... Read more

AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship

Amount $10,000
Deadline May 31, 2024

BNSF is a critical link that connects consumers with the global marketplace. For more than 160 years, BNSF has played a vital role in building and sustaining this nation's economy. The AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship is made available to American Indian high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher who reside in one of the 23 states serviced by the Burlington ... Read more

BRAF Karen E. Domingue-Maillet and Solvay/Eco Services Scholarship

Amount $6,000
Deadline May 31, 2024

This scholarship was established by Solvay/Eco Services, formally known as Rhodia, and the Domingue Family to honor Karen E. Domingue-Maillet’s life and work. The scholarship advisory committee includes members of the Solvay/Eco Services Community Advisory Panel (CAP), a group of local community members in the Scotlandville area. To apply for the Karen E. Domingue-Maillet and Solvay/Eco Services ... Read more

BRAF Paul F. Brown Scholarship

Amount $3,000
Deadline May 31, 2024

Mr. Paul F. Brown loved music. He showed his love by supporting local music organizations such as the Baton Rouge Opera, Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra and the LSU School of Music. The purpose of this scholarship is to support students who demonstrate a love for music. The Paul F. Brown Scholarship is to awarded to an incoming freshman accepted to the Louisiana State University School of Music as ... Read more

BRAF Cheryl D. Conkling Memorial Scholarship

Amount $12,000
Deadline May 31, 2024

The BRAF Cheryl D. Conkling Memorial Scholarship is only open to students who live and/or attend school in Windsor, Colorado; Conroe, Texas; Wilkinson County, Mississippi; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; or West Feliciana Parish in Louisiana. Students must be a high school senior enrolling in an accredited college or university in the fall when the scholarship is awarded. Preference may be given to ... Read more

First Presbyterian Church of Shreveport Scholarship

Amount $4,000
Deadline June 1, 2024

First Presbyterian Church of Shreveport gives scholarships to seminary students to assist them on the path to becoming Presbyterian pastors. Preference is given to Presbyterian students attending Presbyterian-related theological schools. Those who receive a grant must re-apply the next year if they wish to be considered for a further grant. Receiving a grant in one year is not a guarantee of ... Read more

The Associated Grocers GMRA Scholarship

Amount $10,000
Deadline June 2, 2024

The Grocery Manufacturers Representatives Association (GMRA) is a nonprofit organization formed in Louisiana to bring grocery manufacturers and retailers together. The organization is comprised of approximately 80 companies and is dedicated to preventing trade abuses, promoting uniformity and certainties in business practices, and establishing confidence among sellers, buyers, and sales ... Read more

National Ocean Scholar Program

Amount Varies
Deadline June 2, 2024

As part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) program’s continuing effort to recognize individual achievement, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership offers the National Ocean Scholarship Program. This scholarship program is to provide tuition assistance for NOSB students who have an interest in pursuing an ocean or a marine related topic area in their post-high school education. Applicants ... Read more

Foundation for Louisiana Armature Scholarship

Amount Varies
Deadline June 30, 2024

The Armature Scholarship Fund is a scholarship program that supports LGBTQIA+ students and students of color who reside in Louisiana and are pursuing higher education in the arts during the coming academic year. Applicant must provide proof of four years of Louisiana residency, such as: a lease, mortgage, utility bills, voter or vehicle registration, student ID, driver's license, recent high ... Read more

SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarship

Amount $1,000
Deadline July 1, 2024

Annually, SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarships are awarded to students who advocate for wildlife conservation. There are three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each available to deserving students. This award is intended for students with a passion for the outdoors and an interest in the management and protection of fish and wildlife resources. The scholarship will assist students ... Read more

Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship

Amount $12,000
Deadline July 1, 2024

The Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for undergraduate or graduate study. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national or eligible non-citizen and be registered with Selective Service if required and must be a Louisiana resident for at least one year prior to July 1st of the scholarship award year. You must complete and submit such documentary evidence as ... Read more

Carolyn Wilson Dialysis Patient Scholarship

Amount $5,000
Deadline July 28, 2024

The Carolyn Wilson Dialysis Patient Scholarship provides support for dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients living in Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, who are looking to further their education or vocational training as part of an effort to initiate, maintain or resume employment and independent living. To be eligible, applicants must: be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana or ... Read more

Hearts for Community Service

Amount $5,000
Deadline July 31, 2024

The Hearts for Community Service $5,000 scholarship is available to student residents from the following Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc. markets: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin who volunteer in their communities. To be eligible for this scholarship, students ... Read more

Stephen W. Cavanaugh Scholarship

Amount $8,000
Deadline September 1, 2024

Applicants must be studying an insurance-related field (e.g. Risk-Management, Actuary Science, etc.) as a full-time student at an accredited university, college, or community college in Louisiana. The award is a four-year scholarship, payable $1,000 per semester for eight consecutive semesters, for a total award of $8,000. Apart from completing the application, applicants must also submit: their ... Read more

National Rice Month Scholarship Contest

Amount $5,000
Deadline October 31, 2024

National Rice Month is a time to celebrate the harvest of the small but mighty grain that has captivated Americans’ hearts and stomachs for more than 300 years. Nearly 85 percent of the rice consumed in the United States is grown right here on family farms across six states: Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas. That’s a fun fact that not many people are aware of and ... Read more

Boeing Engineering Internship Program

Amount $15,000
Deadline October 31, 2024

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with ... Read more

NUHS Chiropractic Scholarships

Amount Varies
Deadline Varies

National University prepares students to become first-contact, primary care physicians fully qualified to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of conditions. We believe a superior education starts with an evidence-based, broad-scope curriculum emphasizing integrative medicine. At National University, students are broadly educated and extensively trained in evidence based medicine to provide ... Read more

Baton Rouge Area Foundation Scholarships

Amount $12,000
Deadline Varies

We try to make South Louisiana and the world a little better each day. We expand philanthropy, connecting people who give with the causes they care about most. We partner on projects for civic good. Donors with scholarship funds at the Baton Rouge Area Foundation want to help you. They believe the more you learn, the more prosperous you will be, and that you’ll enrich the communities you live in, ... Read more

Posse Foundation Scholarship

Amount Varies
Deadline Varies

The Posse model works for both students and college campuses and is rooted in the belief that a small, diverse group of talented students - a Posse - carefully selected and trained, can serve as a catalyst for individual and community development. As the United States becomes an increasingly multicultural society, Posse believes that the leaders of the 21st century should reflect the country’s ... Read more

Dairy MAX Scholarship

Amount $2,500
Deadline Varies

Dairy farmers are committed to their communities and giving back to the next generations. Dairy MAX awards scholarships to multiple students across the region with ties to the dairy industry and continuing their education in the agricultural industry. Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of scholastic achievement, leadership, and involvement in agriculture. To be eligible, ... Read more

Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Program

Amount Varies
Deadline Varies

The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation's scholarship program awards annual grants for the education of deserving female students with financial need at more than 200 accredited educational institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. In accordance with the will that established the Foundation, grantee institutions use ... Read more