Programs for Louisiana Undergraduates
State Programs:
- Qualifying for and renewing TOPS Scholarships - This is a copy of a Power Point Presentation from the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance. You must have the Power Point software on your computer to open this file.
- House Bill 1075 provides alternative initial eligibility requirements to receive a Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) scholarship for students who were displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita who graduated from high school in 2007 or will graduate from high school in 2008 or 2009.
- TOPS Scholarships at Loyola
- Renewal Requirements for TOPS Scholarships
- LEAP Grants
- Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program
- NEW FOR 2007-2008 "Go Grant" Program - The Louisiana Go Grant is a need-based financial aid program aimed at making college more affordable for students from moderate- and low-income families. Louisiana resident students who are eligible for and receive the federal Pell Grant may also be eligible for a Go Grant . The grant helps cover the difference between the actual cost of attending a public or private college in Louisiana and the amount of a student's Pell Grant award.
Private Aid Programs
- Louisiana Smart Start Scholarship Program - The Louisiana Smart Start Scholarship Program was established in 2005 as part of JPMorgan Chase's commitment to the Louisiana Community. This program demonstrates JPMorgan Chase's commitment to providing opportunities to African Americans and to building communities and education. Each year, selected high school graduating seniors receive a full tuition scholarship to any 4-year college/university within Louisiana. In addition, the students are provided yearly funds for books and supplies; a support network and career planning.
- Jefferson Parish Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Program
- Qatar-Katrina Scholarship Fund - Check with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid for more information about this Program. Students enrolled during the 2007-2008 academic year will have priority for funding for the 2008-2009 academic year. We do not anticipate that there will be any "extra" funds to add new recipients for 2008-2009
- International House of Blues Foundation Blues Ambassador Scholarship Program
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Academic Scholarship Program
- Louisiana Bar Foundation's Kids' Chance Scholarship Program
- Society of Louisiana CPAs Education Foundation Scholarship Program
- Louisiana Sheriff's Scholarship Program
- Louisiana Public Health Association Scholarship Program
- Louisiana Banker' Association Scholarship Program
- Baton Rouge Area Foundation Scholarship Program
- LASFAA High School Scholarship Program
- Study Abroad Scholarships for Louisiana Residents
- Louisiana Section of the Air & Waste Management Association Scholarship Program
- CODOFIL Study Abroad Scholarship Program
- Scholarship Program for Students Impacted by Hurricane Katrina - Note : We understand that this program is no longer accepting new applications.
Search for Other Scholarships
This page has links to a number of free scholarship search programs and other information sent to our office
New State Program Under Consideration
- Endowed Scholarship Program for 1st Generation College Students - This program has been proposed by the Board of Regents to begin during the 2008-2009 academic year.
Important Web Sites for State Residents
- Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance - The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) is a state agency and the administrative arm of the Louisiana Student Financial Assistance Commission and the Louisiana Tuition Trust Authority. Among the programs administered by LOSFA are Louisiana's premier merit-based scholarship program, the Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS); the state's 529 college savings plan, the Student Tuition Assistance and Revenue Trust (START) program; the Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership program (LEAP); and the Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship program. In addition, LOSFA is the U.S. Department of Education's designated guarantor of Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL) in Louisiana.
- Louisiana's "GEAR UP" Program - The mission of LA GEAR UP, Louisiana Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, is to significantly increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education
- Louisiana Board of Regents - The Board of Regents, a state agency created by the 1974 Louisiana Constitution , coordinates all public higher education in Louisiana.
- Louisiana.gov - this is the official web site for the state government
Recovery Resources
This page has information about outside programs geared to help families impacted by natural disasters
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1947 to combat a growing attitude among young people that economic opportunity was a thing of the past. The Association strives to motivate and educate our nation's young people about the economic and personal opportunities afforded them through the American free enterprise system
The Horatio Alger Louisiana Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Louisiana who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. We are proud to be a Collegiate Partner in supporting the Foundation's efforts to support students in achieving their educational goals.
