SCHOLARSHIPS



LISTED BY DEADLINE DATES2/14/2014UNIVERSITY 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 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, 2014LOUISIANA LEGISTATIVE WOMEN’S CAUCUS FOUNDATIONGPA 3.0, excellence in academics, leadership, community service, integritySelf-nominations are accepted$1,000Access forms at questions: 225-342-0334 or llwc@legis.Deadline February 14, 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 yearEmail: scholarships@Deadline—February 15, 2014BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL3.0 GPA, 20 or higher on ACTGet application in counselor’s office or online: Mail to : Black Heritage Festival Attn: Scholarship Committee 809 Kirby Street, Suite 207 Lake Charles, LA 70601NATIONAL 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, 2014DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITYbased on academic performance, community service, and financial need3 letters of rec, interview conducted within 4 weeks of the deadline for selected applicantsMail completed application and other required items:Lake Charles Alumnae ChapterDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Post Office Box 386Lake Charles, LA 70602Attn: Scholarship Committee ChairpersonDeadline: February 28, 2014DELTA “DREAM “SCHOLARSHIP$1,000 to a minority female , must pursue a degree in educationBased on academic performance, community service, and financial need3 letters of rec, interview conducted within 4 weeks of the deadline for selected applicantsMail completed application and other required items:Lake Charles Alumnae ChapterDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Post Office Box 386Lake Charles, LA 70602Attn: Scholarship Committee ChairpersonDeadline: February 28, 2014BUICK ACHIEVERSPlan to major in engineering, technology, design or business with an interest in the automotive industryDeadline February 28, 2014SCAD THE UNIVERSITY FOR CREATIVE CAREERSSavannah College of Art and Design (Atlanta or online)$20,000 per yearMust be recommended by teacher or counselor email to nomination@scad.eduApply at scad.edu/apply27 ACT, 3.75 GPA, awards in art or writingDeadline February 15, 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.” 5-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 education, transcript, 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, 2014THE CAROL MEYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPTwo $500.00 scholarships to be awardedPursuing a degree in elementary or math education, or a degree in math at a Louisiana universityTranscript, ACT scores, 2 letters of recEssay explaining why you chose this area of studyDeadline March 14, 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, 2014SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICESMajor in health care related fieldGPA 2.5, transcript, 2 letters of rec, essay on “How will your eduction enhance health care in your community?”Questions? Contact Ginger Beningo (337)312-2010 or email gbeningo@Applications in counselor’s officeDeadline April 1, 2014BLACK COLLEGE EXPO-SCHOLARSHIPEssay “Why is a college education important to me?” emailed to scholarship@Must be present at Expo to win—April 19, 2014 at Reliant Park in Houston, TX—10 am to 5 pmThere is a cost to attend Expo --$10 at the door/ $8 online (group rates available)iFlow: Malik Yusef Lyrical Rhythms Poetry Contest—Perform live during ExpoDeadline April 7, 2014HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATIONCritical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross income), be involved in co-curricular or community activities, integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, 2.0 GPA$10,500 disbursed over the student’s college careerApply online January 15-April 15 at To be considered, counselor must complete certification form online—email will be sent to counselor once Academic Information section is completeDeadline April 15, 2014STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIPOne $4,000, Two $1,000, Eight $500No minimum ACT, no essay, no application feeDeadline April 20, 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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