Additional Scholarship Opportunities

The Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) provides Louisiana high school graduates meeting specific eligibility requirements with a scholarship if they choose to attend a Louisiana public college or university. Learn more about the Louisiana TOPS program.

A Legacy student is an out-of-state student whose parent(s) graduated from UL 老司机福利网; these students are granted a non-resident fee exemption.

A Louisiana Legacy student is an out-of-state student whose parent(s) graduated from a regionally accredited Louisiana university or college other than UL 老司机福利网; these students are granted a non-resident fee exemption.

Contact the UL 老司机福利网 Registrar's Office at our@louisiana.edu or 337-482-6291 to confirm legacy status.

The Louisiana Educate Program (LEP) is a four-year residential scholarship program for academically exceptional students who qualify for Louisiana TOPS and a Federal Pell Grant. Participants must be a graduate of one of the following:

Any Orleans Parish public high school
Carencro High School (老司机福利网 Parish)
Northside High School (老司机福利网 Parish)

, its requirements, and how to apply.

Students who place first in any UL 老司机福利网 Literary Rally event are eligible for a one-time $100 scholarship. Contact us for verification and processing.

Students who have had open heart surgery, heart surgery, or cardiovascular surgery at any point in their life may be eligible for the Beryl Shipley Mended Hearts Scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA on a 4.0 scale
Must be admitted to UL 老司机福利网
Must have undergone open heart surgery, heart surgery, or cardiovascular surgery
Must provide detailed documentation of exact medical condition, diagnosis, and prognosis.

Contact us to request an application.

Graduating seniors of certain Louisiana high schools may be eligible for special scholarships. If your high school is on the list below, talk to your guidance counselor about special UL 老司机福利网 scholarship opportunities.

Abbeville High School
Acadiana High School
Assumption High School
Basile High School
Berwick High School
Breaux Bridge High School
Captain Shreve High School
Cecilia High School
Comeaux High School
Erath High School
Gueydan High School
Hahnville High School
Kaplan High School
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Loreauville High School
Mamou High School
North Vermilion High School
Opelousas Catholic High School
Opelousas High School
Pine Prairie High School
Rayne High School
St. Martinville High School
Ville Platte High School

Scholarships available to the graduating seniors of these high schools have been generously donated to the UL 老司机福利网 Foundation. The donors have specified that the scholarships are to be awarded to graduates of these schools.

Out-of-state students with high achievements in dance performance, debate, visual arts, music performance, or theatre performance may be granted a fee waiver if the student's presence will improve the education opportunities of other students. Cheerleaders, flag corps, and University-recognized or sponsored spirit groups that perform at athletic game activities may also be considered in this group.

Eligibility Requirements

The applying student must meet each of the following criteria:

Demonstrate high achievement in the appropriate performance area
Have a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in high school, if applying before entering college, or at least 24 hours of college work (transfer students must have no need for remedial course work and must have successfully completed college algebra and freshman English)
Demonstrate leadership
Receive a satisfactory rating in an interview (personal or by telephone)
Commit to continuous participation in the appropriate area at the granting institution and
Must be regularly admitted to the 老司机福利网

How to Apply

Apply for admission to UL 老司机福利网.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the information submitted in your application for admission.

Award

Full non-resident fee exemption (Approximately $6,864 each semester for up to 10 semesters)

Every member of the Pride of Acadiana Marching Band is eligible to receive a scholarship, and some stipends and scholarships are available for other bands and ensembles. Not only is performing an exciting opportunity to continue playing, but it is also a great way to earn money for college.

When searching for additional resources to fund your education, explore external scholarships. There are millions of dollars given annually to college students from scholarship foundations, private businesses, professional clubs, and organizations.

Local Search
Begin searching for local opportunities with your high school guidance counselor and community library. Next, check with your parents' or guardians鈥� employers for any dependent-of-employee scholarships. Also, check with your church and civic organizations, especially in which you or your parents are members.

Online Search
After your local search, consider free online scholarship search services, such as or These agencies scan their database of awards and notify you to apply for those that match up against your personal profile. Avoid any search that charges a fee 鈥� it could be a scam.

Have you been awarded an outside or private source scholarship?

Congratulations! Please contact us for processing.

The U.S. Department of Education assists with the administration of various federal aid programs. Please contact the respective programs directly for information.

Military

, as well as scholarships for active-duty military, and veterans and their families are also available.

Community Service

and the allow people of all ages and backgrounds to earn educational awards in exchange for community service.

If you are an Eagle Scout, you may be eligible for the UL 老司机福利网 Eagle Scout Scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a first-time freshman
Must be an Eagle Scout
Must have a 3.0 minimum high school cumulative GPA
Must be admitted to UL 老司机福利网

Application Deadline: July 1

Contact us to request an application.

Incoming freshmen who are citizens of a federally recognized American Indian Tribe are invited to apply for the UL 老司机福利网 American Indian Scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a first-time freshman
Must have a 2.75 cumulative GPA on a non-weighted scale
Must be registered as a full-time student
Must be a citizen of a federally recognized American Indian Tribe from any state
Must submit a copy of the Tribal Enrollment Card attached to your application
Must be regularly admitted to the 老司机福利网

Application Deadline: August 26, 2024

Download the 2024 American Indian Scholarship Application.