Top Louisiana scholarships for you

The Whitehead Scholars Program is a regional scholarship designed especially for women. Scholarship requirements focus on a holistic "head, heart, and hands" education model, fostering well-rounded individuals through the integration of work, service, and reflection. Applicants must be self-identified as Christian. They must be residents of one of the following southeastern states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

A student shall be classified as an in-state student at Arkansas Tech if he or she is a bona fide domiciliary of Arkansas or a contiguous state (specifically, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, or Texas) and has resided in the state for at least six consecutive months prior to the beginning of the semester or term for which the fees are to paid. Bona Fide Arkansas domiciliary means that Arkansas is the legal home and place of permanent living of the student for all purposes. The students may contact the Financial Aid Office for more information and inquiries about the application.

The Loyola University New Orleans TOPS Scholarship aims to support Louisiana residents who graduate from Louisiana High Schools. TOPS money can be used by Louisiana students to assist in tuition payments at private colleges in Louisiana. Each year, the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance updates TOPS requirements and collects information from students, high schools, and colleges to determine eligibility for the award. To be considered for TOPS, the student must attend a Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) approved high school. All Louisiana public schools are approved. Students have two options to apply for TOPS: the TOPS Online Application or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you want to discuss your TOPS eligibility, we advise you to set up an appointment with your high school counselor. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award Scholarship (NRTA) is an opportunity that benefits domestic students from across the country by making tuition and fees even more affordable. The NRTA scholarship covers the majority of the difference between out-of-state tuition and in-state tuition and is automatically granted to eligible degree-seeking students. New Arkansan NRTA for Surrounding States like Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas; and extended states are available. Entering freshmen from surrounding states must have a 3.20 or higher cumulative high school GPA, and transfer students must have at least a 3.00 or higher overall cumulative college GPA and at least 24 transferable hours. Entering freshmen from extended states must have a 3.20 or higher cumulative high school GPA, and transfer students must have at least a 3.20 or higher overall cumulative college GPA and at least 24 transferable hours. Please visit the institution's website for more information about transfer admission.

The Fred R. McDaniel Memorial Scholarship will be awarded those with a General Class License or higher. Applicants must be residents of the FCC 5th call district. Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in electronics, communications, or related fields at any institution in the FCC 5th call district. Preference will be given to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Applicants must submit transcripts which must cover the applicant's entire high school career to date and, if in college, must include all semesters for which grades have been awarded. For students applying for graduate school assistance, high school transcripts are not necessary. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.

The Walter Gallinghouse, K5DSL, Scholarship will be awarded to those who must hold a Technician Class or higher Amateur Radio Operators license. Preference will be given to applicants residing in Louisiana. If no qualified applicant is identified, the scholarship may be awarded to an applicant from the Delta Division (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee). Applicants must be pursuing their studies in a fully-accredited institution or university. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.

The Jake McClain Driver KC5WXA Scholarship will be awarded to those with Technical Class License or higher and can provide at least one QSL card received within the past 12 months. Applicants must be residents of Tennessee or ARRL Delta Division (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee). Eligible fields of study are Electronics, Computers, or Journalism. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.

The Doug Williams Peyback Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to rising sophomores. Applicants must have community service involvement and be enrolled at GSU and in good academic standing. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships for more information.

The Ruby Billups Standard Of Excellence Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to a female student, with preference given to education majors. Applicants must be first-generation students and be in good standing at GSU. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships for more information.