Louisiana students face many challenges when it comes to pursuing higher education, from rising tuition costs to limited financial resources. Fortunately, there are numerous scholarships available to help alleviate some of these financial burdens and make college more accessible for Louisiana students. In this article, we will highlight 9 scholarships specifically for Louisiana students, providing you with all the information you need to apply and potentially secure funding for your education. Whether you are a high school senior, current college student, or graduate student, there is a scholarship on this list that could be a perfect fit for you. So, read on to discover how you can take advantage of these opportunities and make your college dreams a reality.
CFDS X Crystal Bridges Heartland Scholar Awards – $25,000
Offered by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CDFA) and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the CFDS X Crystal Bridges Heartland Scholar Awards will award five scholarships worth $25,000 each to “student design talent born in Heartland states and/or consider the Heartland their home base – having resided there for over 5 years – as well as those studying in America’s Heartland.” The scholarship is open to undergraduate juniors and first-year graduate students, who are enrolled in a fashion design program at an American college or university. Applicants must be enrolled full-time, be in good academic standing, and be majoring in a fashion-related field. In addition to the financial award, finalists have the opportunity to present their work to CFDA members and CFDA’s professional community. Recipients are selected using a holistic criteria of financial need, creativity, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and sustainability in fashion.
Gucci Changemakers North America Scholarship Program – Up to $20,000
Gucci, the luxury fashion brand, offers annual scholarships to diverse students interested in fashion who need extra money to pay for college. The scholarships awards are based on unmet financial need, and are open to students interested in design, marketing, art, film, communications, fashion law, merchandising, and other fashion-related fields. Special consideration will go to students who are currently attending or plan to attend a HBCU and those who currently live in or go to school in one of Gucci’s 12 Changemaker cities.
Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship – $2,000 for up to 3 years (undergraduate), $3,000 for up to 2 years (graduate)
The Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship is offered through the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance. This scholarship is awarded annually to one undergraduate and one graduate student who are pursuing degrees in forestry, wildlife, or marine science at a Louisiana public college or university. The scholarship is renewable for up to three years of undergraduate study and up to two years of graduate study.
Southern Automotive Women’s Forum Scholarship – $1,000-$5,000
The Southern Automotive Women’s Forum (SAWF) Scholarship is offered to women who are enrolled or enrolling in a STEM field. Students may be enrolled in a two-year technical program, a four-year undergraduate program, or a graduate program that can be used in a career in the automotive industry.
AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship – $2,500 per year for up to 4 years
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) offers various scholarships to students who are studying in a STEM field and identify as American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, and Indigenous peoples of Canada. The AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship is open to American Indian high school seniors who reside in one of the 23 states serviced by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Pacific Corporation and its affiliated companies. Applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Eligible states include Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
Stephen W. Cavanaugh Scholarship – $8,000 (over 4 years)
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) offers the Stephen W. Cavanaugh Scholarship. This scholarship is open to students majoring in an insurance-related field as a full-time student at an accredited university, college, or community college in Louisiana. The scholarship awards $1,000 per semester and is renewable for four years for a total award of $8,000. Applicants must submit a 250-500 word essay explaining why they are pursuing a career in insurance.
Grocery Manufacturers Representatives Scholarship – $10,000 maximum (over 8 semesters)
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) offers a scholarship in partnership with the Grocery Manufacturers Representatives Association (GMRA). This scholarship is open to students who are employed part-time by a grocery store supported by ADMAX or Associated Grocers. Applicants must write an essay detailing their interest in a career in the grocery industry, or on how their experience working in the grocery industry has helped them prepare for their future career.
Carolyn Wilson Dialysis Patient Scholarship Program – Up to $5,000
The American Kidney Fund offers the Carolyn Wilson Dialysis Patient Scholarship. This award is granted to students from Arkansas, Louisiana, or Oklahoma, who have been diagnosed with ESRD (stage 5 kidney disease). Applicants must be current dialysis patients or kidney transplant recipients.
Opportunity Scholarship – Up to $80,000 maximum over 4 years
Dream.US, a nonprofit organization, created its Opportunity Scholarship to help undocumented students who live in “locked-out states,” meaning states where students “effectively have no access to college – either because they face paying out-of-state tuition or because their state will simply not admit them into its universities.” These states are Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. To qualify, applicants must live in and have graduated, or will soon graduate, from a high school in one of the locked-out states listed above, meet DACA criteria, have significant unmet financial need, meet a minimum 2.8 (out of 4.0) GPA requirement, have not earned more than 21 credits at a 4-year college or university before the start of the fall semester, and agree to enroll full-time at one of the organization’s partner colleges. The award, which is renewable, covers tuition, fees, and on-campus housing and meals at one of its partner colleges worth up to a maximum of $80,000 for a bachelor’s degree.
In conclusion, the journey to finding the perfect scholarship doesn’t have to be daunting. Whether you’re just beginning your search or looking to expand your options, our comprehensive scholarship directory offers a wide range of opportunities catering to diverse academic interests and backgrounds. For a more personalized approach, consider leveraging the power of TUN AI, our innovative tool designed to match you with scholarships uniquely suited to your profile. Start exploring today and take a step closer to securing the financial support you need for your educational journey.