Louisiana is a state with many nicknames. The Bayou State, Child of the Mississippi, the Creole State, the Pelican State, Sportsman’s Paradise, Sugar State, and the Boot. It is a multicultural state with unique landscapes and wildlife, and history just as interesting. If you’re a resident of Louisiana, take a look at a few scholarships.
Louisiana TOPS N1 Opportunity Award
Amount: Varies (renewable)
Deadline: File the FAFSA
Any student planning to attend a Louisiana public college/university could have their tuition and other fees paid for by this scholarship. The award weighs amounts accordingly.
To qualify, a student must: have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (core classes only), have a minimum ACT/SAT score of the previous state average, have US citizenship, enroll as a full-time student, meet TOPs Louisiana residency requirements, file the FAFSA. The site outlines additional renewal requirements.
Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship
Amount: Up to $12,000
Deadline: July 1
If you’re a Louisiana student pursuing a degree in forestry, wildlife, or marine sciences, this scholarship is for you. This award is renewable at $2,000 a year for undergraduates. The $3,000 award renews for up to two years as a graduate student.
Requirements: Be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen, be a Louisiana resident for at least one year, be enrolled as a full-time student at a public college/university and majoring in a relevant field, if an undergrad: have a GPA of at least 2.5, if a graduate student: 3.0.
Southern Automotive Women’s Forum Scholarship
Amount: $500-$5,000
Deadline: March 9, 2020
Created to encourage women to pursue degrees in STEM fields, this scholarship awards financial aid to those interested in a career in the automotive industry.
To apply, eligible students must: be a female high school senior or graduate, be a resident of one of the southern states listed on their site (of which Louisiana is one).
And remember, Louisiana colleges/universities have scholarships for students who attend their schools, so make sure to hunt for those as well!
| Lender | Rates (APR) | Eligibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
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5.50%-16.12%* Variable
3.99%-15.61%* Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT CITIZENS |
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5.54% - 15.70% Variable
3.99% - 15.49% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT SALLIE MAE |
|
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4.63% - 17.99% Variable
3.49% - 17.99% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT CREDIBLE |
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6.00% - 13.75% Variable
3.99% - 13.75% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT LENDKEY |
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5.66% - 14.72% Variable
3.69% - 14.56% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT ASCENT |
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3.70% - 8.75% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT ISL |
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5.62% - 16.85% Variable
3.69% - 16.49% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT EARNEST |
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5.00% - 14.22% Variable
3.69% - 14.22% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT ELFI |
