LISTED BY DEADLINE DATES
3/11/2014
UNIVERSITY PRIORITY DEADLINES FOR APPLICATION/SCHOLARSHIPS (please visit the website to apply)
· McNeese – December 1
· Tulane – varying deadlines (Nov. 15, Dec. 15, etc.) see website
· LSU – November 15
· University of Louisiana at Lafayette – November 15
· University of New Orleans – January 15
· Southeastern – no formal deadline/ apply early
· Louisiana College – “Top 30 Scholars” by Dec 7, others on rolling basis
· University of Louisiana at Monroe – new date not posted/ last year Dec 3
· Louisiana Tech – January 5
· Northwestern – November 1
· Southern University at New Orleans - available from March 1 until May 15
· Grambling – June 1
· Sowela – April 1
AMERICAN LEGION
· Visit the website www.legion.org/scholarships for a variety of scholarship options
· Legacy scholarship – parent lost while serving country
· Baseball scholarship- must be nominated by Louisiana American Legion
· Oratorical contest – begins on state level
VFW PATRIOTIC AUDIO ESSAY
· Write 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 scholarship
· All-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.
· Submit entry at the Post level by deadline
· Contact 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
· Visit http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/
GEORGE RODRIGUE/AUDUBON ART CONTEST/SCHOLARSHIP
· No GPA or college major requirements
· Theme: Louisiana’s Natural Beauty
· Prizes include: admission to Audubon parks, $250 gift card for art supplies, and/or $1,500 to $6,000 placement awards
· Winning design will be poster sold at Audubon/proceeds go to charity
BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL
· 3.0 GPA, 20 or higher on ACT
· Get application in counselor’s office or online: www.bhflc.org
· Mail to : Black Heritage Festival
Attn: Scholarship Committee
809 Kirby Street, Suite 207
Lake Charles, LA 70601
LOUISIANA MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
· $1,000
· Entering education, transcript, ACT scores, signed by counselor
· Mail to: LMSA Scholarship Committee
c/o Brenda Ramer
P.O. Box 400
Florien, LA 71429
· Deadline March 7, 2014
SOUTHEASTERN EXCEL SCHOLARSHIP
· 2.5 GPA, must attend Leadership Training 301 class, must join one student organization
· If you have a full scholarship based on ACT you are not eligible for this scholarship
· Transcript, ACT scores, 300-400 word reflection of personal leadership philosophy, leadership resume
· Southeastern Louisiana University
ATTN: ExCEL Scholarship
SLU 10483
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-2120
· Deadline March 7, 2014
THE CAROL MEYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
· Two $500.00 scholarships to be awarded
· Pursuing a degree in elementary or math education, or a degree in math at a Louisiana university
· Transcript, ACT scores, 2 letters of rec
· Essay explaining why you chose this area of study
· Deadline March 14, 2014
RAY D. MOLO ALUMNI / GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY
· $1000 book stipend
· Plan to attend Grambling State University, 2.5 GPA, 2 letters of rec, copy of transcript, essay “Out of all the historically black universities, why am I choosing Grambling State University?”
· Mail to: Sheryl Burrell-Muwwakkil, Scholarship Committee
Ray D. Molo Chapter
Grambling State University Alumni Association
P.O. Box 1140
Lake Charles, LA 70602-1140
· Interview to be scheduled
· Deadline March 21, 2014
PROPELLER CLUB PORTS OF SWLA
· Attending accredited college or maritime school
· Nomination form by Principal or Counselor and complete full application and send by email
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· Deadline March 23,2014
CREATIVE WRITING SCHOLARSHIP
· Email 3 different pieces of your work (poetry, fiction, nonfiction, etc) double spaced with a cover page (name, school, contact info) to both of the writing judges: Tommie Townsley and Sherry Perkins
· Put in subject line: Daffodil Tea Scholarship
· Winners perform piece at The Daffodil Tea
· Deadline March 24, 2014
10 SCHOLARSHIPS AT STUDENTSCHOLARSHIPS.ORG
· $500 scholarships
· Get list with individual websites in counselor’s office
· Deadlines range from April 1st to June 30th
SOWELA SCHOLARSHIPS
· Provide transcript/ FAFSA form completed/ 2.0-2.5 GPA
· Variety of scholarships—criteria includes academic achievement, letter of rec, leadership, personal statement, financial need, area of study
· Fields of study: commercial art, automotives, process technology, instrumentation, aviation, practical nursing (also one for disabled)
· Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal is a separate application
· Deadline April 1, 2014
SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES
· Major in health care related field
· GPA 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
· Applications in counselor’s office
· Deadline April 1, 2014
JOHN J. JOHNSON, II MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
· 3.0 GPA, high moral standing, extracurricular activities, ACT scores, transcript, ACT scores, 3 letters of rec from faculty
· Submit to counselor’s office by deadline
· Deadline April 4, 2014
MOSS BLUFF CIVIC CLUB
· Sam Houston Senior
· 3.0 GPA, financial need
· Deadline April 4, 2014
BLACK COLLEGE EXPO-SCHOLARSHIP
· Essay “Why is a college education important to me?” emailed to
· Must be present at Expo to win—April 19, 2014 at Reliant Park in Houston, TX—10 am to 5 pm
· There 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 Expo
· Deadline April 7, 2014
TOURNAMENT OF THE STARS
· 2.5 GPA, essay “Why do you want to get a college education?” –or- “What will I do to impact my community with a college education?”
· You must be willing to volunteer for the Tournament of the Stars if chosen
· Deadline April 11, 2014
HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION
· Critical 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 career
· Apply online January 15-April 15 at www.horatioalger.org
· To be considered, counselor must complete certification form online—email will be sent to counselor once Academic Information section is complete
· Deadline April 15, 2014
PI KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY SCHOLARSHIP
· $500, GPA of 3.0, 21 ACT, leadership and volunteer
· Must attend McNeese, do NOT have to join Pi Kappa Alpha
· Contact Dalton Hinton with questions 337-499-6199
· Deadline April 15, 2014
DR. ULRIC PRYCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP /ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY
· $2000
· 2.5 GPA, acceptable ACT, statement of why you feel worthy to be a recipient, variety of other paperwork items
· Deadline April 15, 2014
STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP
· One $4,000, Two $1,000, Eight $500
· No minimum ACT, no essay, no application fee
· www.studentinsights.com
· Deadline April 20, 2014
COMMUNITY CHEST
· Sam Houston senior
· Application, transcript, letters of rec, ACT scors, religious or community involvement
· Financial need
· For further education…university, tech school, computer classes, etc
· Deadline April 25, 2014
NSU LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
· “How does the Louisiana that you know compare to the depictions of Louisiana in the mass media?”
· 1,000 to 2,000 word essay
· Cash prizes and $200/ per semester at Northwestern State
· Winner invited to present essay at conference in Natchitoches and published in academic journal
· Deadline May 15, 2014
AMERICAN LEGION
· Visit the website www.legion.org/scholarships for a variety of scholarship options
· Legacy scholarship – parent lost while serving country
· Baseball scholarship- must be nominated by Louisiana American Legion
· Oratorical contest – begins on state level
LELA SCHOLARSHIPS
· Essay and video contest “What’s your college game plan?”
· $1,500 first place for each category
· Complete FAFSA to apply for financial aid
· Contact Lela rep if one-on-one assistance is needed
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
· www.fafsa.gov
· 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
· Deadline June 30, 2013
TESTING 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 GPA
· Look under “College Prep Tools”
THE CHRISTIAN CONNECTOR
· $2,500 Christian college scholarship drawing
· online application – www.ChristianConnector.com
· unspecified deadline
LELA SCHOLARSHIPS (Louisiana Education Loan Authority)
o Register at askLela.org
o www.facebook.com/askLela - “Like” Ask Lela for scholarship drawings
o Quarterly random drawings
FASTWEB.COM
o Free online scholarship search matched to your profile
COLLEGEPROWLER.COM
· Free online scholarship search matched to your profile
CHECK THE WEBSITES OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR UPDATES AND APPLICATIONS.