SCHOLARSHIPS



LISTED BY DEADLINE DATES1/7/2014UNIVERSITY PRIORITY DEADLINES FOR APPLICATION/SCHOLARSHIPS (please visit the website to apply)McNeese – December 1Tulane – varying deadlines (Nov. 15, Dec. 15, etc.) see websiteLSU – November 15University of Louisiana at Lafayette – November 15University of New Orleans – January 15Southeastern – no formal deadline/ apply earlyLouisiana College – “Top 30 Scholars” by Dec 7, others on rolling basisUniversity of Louisiana at Monroe – new date not posted/ last year Dec 3Louisiana Tech – January 5Northwestern – November 1Southern University at New Orleans - available from March 1 until May 15Grambling – June 1Sowela – April 1AMERICAN LEGIONVisit the website scholarships for a variety of scholarship optionsLegacy scholarship – parent lost while serving countryBaseball scholarship- must be nominated by Louisiana American LegionOratorical contest – begins on state levelVFW PATRIOTIC AUDIO ESSAYWrite and record a 3-5 minute essay on topic: “Why I’m Optimistic About our Nation’s Future$1,000 to $16,000 scholarships and a $30,000 scholarshipAll-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.Submit entry at the Post level by deadlineContact the Voice of Democracy Chairman, John Stills, at VFW Post #7321 (337)515-4962 or write P.O. Box 317, Lake Charles, LA 70602 or diamond.j@Visit LEAGUE OF LAKE CHARLESFemale senior who exhibits voluntarism, has a 3.0 GPA and is not a relative of a JLLC memberResume of volunteer activities, essay on why you have committed yourself to making a difference, reference letterDeadline January 17, 2014KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS/ CATHOLIC YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDOnly Practical CatholicsInclude all 6 pages of applicationIncludes spiritual, scholastic, community and extra-curricular activitiesTurn in to Mr. Ross at MB Printing or apply online at Deadline January 24, 2014GEORGE RODRIGUE/AUDUBON ART CONTEST/SCHOLARSHIPNo GPA or college major requirementsTheme: Louisiana’s Natural BeautyPrizes include: admission to Audubon parks, $250 gift card for art supplies, and/or $1,500 to $6,000 placement awardsWinning design will be poster sold at Audubon/proceeds go to charityLOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORSTranscript, extracurricular/leadership, 3 letters of rec, financial need, essay on goals$1,000Mail to: LASAFAP Scholarship Committee ATTN: Janet Kline-Clark, Chairman Madison Parish School District—Title One Annex Post Office Box 1620 Tallulah, LA 71282Deadline February 10, 2014DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (VARIETY OF SCHOLARSHIPSHigh school students are eligible for scholarships in: history, nursing, music, general studies, and more.Separate applications are needed for each scholarshipAmounts range from $1,000 one-time payment to $5,000 awarded each yearScholarship committee—Nelly Galloway Shearer (National Chairman)Email: scholarships@Deadline—February 15, 2014NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN$250 book stipendTranscript, ACT scores, 3 letters of rec, applicationNAUWLake Charles BranchAttn: Scholarship ChairP.O. Box 3313Lake Charles, LA 70602Deadline: February 28, 2014BECI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMust be a BECi member2.0 GPA, random drawing, one application per student$1,500 payable in two semester installmentsBECi Scholarship ProgramPost Office Drawer 970DeRidder, LA 7063 deadline: February 28, 2014MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BLACK ALUMNI CHAPTERGraduating black seniorMust attend MSU2.5 GPA and one of the following: ACT of 20, ranked top 35% of class, 2.75 GPAEssay – “Describe your most meaningful achievements and how they relate to the field of study you have chosen and your future goals.” 2 pages minimum, typed5-pages mailed to: McNeese State University Alumni Association Black Alumni Chapter MSU Box 90775 Lake Charles, LA 70609Deadline March 1, 2014LOUISIANA MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION$1,000Entering the field of educationTranscript, ACT scores, signed by counselorMail to: LMSA Scholarship Committee c/o Brenda Ramer P.O. Box 400 Florien, LA 71429Deadline March 7, 2014SOUTHEASTERN EXCEL SCHOLARSHIP2.5 GPA, must attend Leadership Training 301 class, must join one student organizationIf you have a full scholarship based on ACT you are not eligible for this scholarshipTranscript, ACT scores, 300-400 word reflection of personal leadership philosophy, leadership resumeSoutheastern Louisiana UniversityATTN: ExCEL ScholarshipSLU 10483Hammond, LA 70402(985) 549-2120Deadline March 7, 2014SOWELA SCHOLARSHIPSProvide transcript/ FAFSA form completed/ 2.0-2.5 GPAVariety of scholarships—criteria includes academic achievement, letter of rec, leadership, personal statement, financial need, area of studyFields of study: commercial art, automotives, process technology, instrumentation, aviation, practical nursing (also one for disabled)Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal is a separate applicationDeadline April 1, 2014AMERICAN LEGIONVisit the website scholarships for a variety of scholarship optionsLegacy scholarship – parent lost while serving countryBaseball scholarship- must be nominated by Louisiana American LegionOratorical contest – begins on state levelLELA SCHOLARSHIPSEssay and video contest “What’s your college game plan?”$1,500 first place for each categoryComplete FAFSA to apply for financial aidContact Lela rep info@ if one-on-one assistance is neededFINANCIAL AID INFORMATION1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)Deadline June 30, 2013TESTING AND EDUCATION REFERENCE CENTER (TERC)CPSB website, “Parents/Students” tab, under “Resources” go to “Digital Media/ Resources”Complete a scholarship search suited to you based on career plans, activities and GPALook under “College Prep Tools”THE CHRISTIAN CONNECTOR$2,500 Christian college scholarship drawingonline application – unspecified deadlineLELA SCHOLARSHIPS (Louisiana Education Loan Authority)Register at askLela - “Like” Ask Lela for scholarship drawingsQuarterly random Free online scholarship search matched to your Free online scholarship search matched to your profileCHECK THE WEBSITES OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR UPDATES AND APPLICATIONS. ................
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