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    Need Assistance with Tuition and Books?

    CPPJ and the Louisiana Workforce Commission have joined together in an effort to provide book and tuition assistance to those who are accepted into a college but have not yet enrolled or have not yet scheduled their classes.  Please see the attached file for more information.Tuition and Book Assistance

    ADHD Scholarships

    This is a list of scholarships for those with ADHD found on the www.bold.org search engine.  BE AWARE that they may sell your email if you sign up through the search engine.

    National Association of University Women Scholarship & Book Stipend
    The Lake Charles Branch of the National Association of University Women is accepting applications from high school seniors who wish to apply for our annual $1,500.00 ($750.00 per semester-maximum of two semesters) scholarship. This $1,500.00 scholarship will be given to an African American female student.  Three applicants from each high school can be submitted.  Click on the title to access the application.  Click on Book Stipend to access the stipend application.

    Let your senior scholar-athletes shine.

    The 2023 Heisman High School Scholarship is now open! This year, The Heisman Trophy Trust is proud to award $128,000 in scholarships to the nation’s most accomplished and community-minded male and female senior scholar-athletes. With winners from every school, 100 State Winners, 12 of whom go on to be National Finalists, of which two are declared National Winners. Your graduating seniors have many ways to join the ranks of more than 600,000 past winners. Heisman-worthy students to apply before the October 17, 2023 deadline at heismanscholarship.com. 

    Joe & Lucille B. Foreman Scholarship

    IHS Graduate with a 3.0 GPA who plans to attend McNeese State University.

    Louisiana Catholic Daughter's Scholarship

    $1000 scholarship to a graduating female senior who plans to attend an accredited college or university.  Student must reside in Louisiana for 1 year prior to HS graduation, have an overall GPA of 2.5+.  All seniors girls are eligible regardless of race, religion or creed.  Must complete application (linked to title), include 9 semester HS transcript, Copy of ACT/SAT scores, 2 letters of recommendation from school admin or faculty, & a typed autobiography.  Applications are due to Mrs. Berry by January 15, 2024.

    Cal-Cam Orthopedic Disability Scholarship

    MSU students from Calcasieu or Cameron Parishes with a physician verified orthopedic disability and acceptable academic credentials.

    Louisiana Association of School Administrators of Federally Assisted Programs

    $1500 (one-time) scholarship opportunity available to public high school seniors who will be attending their first year of college.  This scholarship will be awarded to 12 Louisiana public high school seniors.  The deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 16, 2024.  Scholarship Application information can be accessed by clicking the link below:  

    Justin Demary Scholarship

    The Mission of the Justin Demary Foundation for impacting athletics is to empower and provide financial support to young athletes who have committed to using lifelong values attained through athletics--hard work and determination.  Eligibility Requirements are:  Graduating senior from a SWLA school, current or former student athlete in good standing of a school sponsored sport, minimum GPA of 3.0, planning to attend a college, business, career or trade school in the fall following graduation.  Must submit a fully completed application, including a personal essay.  Applications are available at www.jd6foundation.org -- Deadline to apply is March 1, 2024.

    Louisiana Association of School Administrators of Federally Funded Programs Scholarship

    A $1500 (one-time) scholarship opportunity is available to public high school seniors who will be attending their first year of college.  This scholarship will be awarded to 12 Louisiana public high school seniors.  The deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

    H & H Chemicals Scholarship

    Please note that this scholarship is for students planning to pursue a degree in education.  It is a one-time award of $1000. The scholarship is due to by March 31st

     

    Lake Area Scholarship

    The Lake Charles Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and The Lake Area Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2023 Scholarship. Four $500 Scholarships will be awarded to the graduating seniors of Calcasieu Parish. Students will complete the application along with writing a 250-word essay on "How would this scholarship be beneficial to you?" The application deadline is April 15, 2023. Recipients will receive their award on Saturday, May 27th at the Lake Area Foundation Black and White Gala.

     

    Lions Club Scholarship

    Simon Youth Foundation offers scholarships to seniors that live near a Simon Mall. Prien Lake Mall is a Simon-owned mall. Click on the purple title to access the website.  

    Hagan Scholarship

    The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide four-year need-based merit scholarship providing each recipient with the opportunity to graduate from college debt-free, providing up to $6,000 each semester.  After graduation from college, Hagan Scholars can apply for a 2-year extension of their scholarship to attend graduate school or a professional school, receiving $6,000 each semester.

    Basic Eligibility Requirements:

    Must attend an eligible public high school
    Must have achieved a 3.5 GPA
    Must enroll in an eligible college or university
    Must maintain a 4 year or less graduation schedule
    Applicant's Adjusted Household Income reported for Federal Income Tax Purposes must not Exceed $85,000

    Horatio Alger Assoication

    The Horatio Alger Association is excited to announce that we have opened our scholarship application for the 2024 Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs. We would like to invite current high school juniors from your high school who meet eligibility requirements to apply.

    In keeping with the educational mission of the Horatio Alger Association, the scholarship programs provide financial assistance to students in the US who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Scholarship criteria also include: commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree starting September 2024, and US citizenship. The Association will be awarding more than 600 scholarships across the country valued at $10,000 - $25,000 each to deserving scholarship recipients. More information about the scholarships and eligibility may be found on our website. 

    School House Connection Youth Leadership & Scholarship Program

    The SHC Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program Provides:

    • $2,000 scholarship award
    • One-on-one help with college enrollment and financial aid, mental health advocacy and referrals, legal advocacy and referrals, and assistance with locating local resources
    • A stable peer and adult support network
    • Meaningful opportunities to engage in state and federal advocacy

    Eligibility: 

    • Currently residing in the United States (undocumented students are eligible) 
    • Born on or after October 15, 2002 
    • Beginning college (four year, community college, or trade school) for the first time in 2023 (not including dual-enrollment courses) 
    • Experienced homelessness in the last six years 

    Application Requirements:

    • 1000 Word Essay
    • Transcript (Unofficial is Acceptable) 
    • One Letter of Recommendation

    Shearman Foundation Scholarship

    LSUA--HOWARD & ELOISE MULDER FULL-RIDE SCHOLARSHIP  

    This scholarship is a FULL RIDE to LSUA for 4 years!

    Howard and Eloise Mulder provided leadership to the Louisiana State University at Alexandria Foundation, having served on its Board of Directors since its establishment in 1993.  They provided extensive gifts to LSUA students, faculty and staff through the LSUA Foundation. Mrs. Mulder passed away in 2004 and Mr. Mulder passed away in 2011. As a part of the gift that Mr. and Mrs. Mulder provided to LSUA, an endowed scholarship for students has been established that is known as the Howard and Eloise Mulder Endowed Scholarship Fund at Louisiana State University of Alexandria. Students receiving the scholarship will be known as a Mulder Scholar.

    Eligibility

    This scholarship shall be rewarded to a first-time freshman student who has shown exceptional academic success with an overall 3.5 grade point average or better in high school.  This scholarship cannot be used for students pursuing a 100% online degree.

    Amount of the Scholarship

    The award shall cover the full cost of a semester’s tuition, fees, books, and on-campus housing and meal plans incurred as a direct result of the recipient’s attendance at LSUA.  This scholarship will pay any outstanding balance after applying state and federal free financial aid, not including loans.

    Appointment

    Any interested, qualifying student must complete the application and submit to the Enrollment Management Office no later than February 1, 2023.  In addition, the student must apply for admission to and receive acceptance to LSUA.  The scholarship committee will review all applications submitted and select final candidates no later than February 15, 2023.  Finalists will be invited to an on-campus interview with a selection committee on March 11, 2022. 

    Retention of the Scholarship

    The scholarship will be awarded for no more than 8 consecutive semesters (fall and spring) provided that the student has maintained a 3.5 cumulative grade point average for all course work taken.  No awards will be made for the summer sessions.

    Loss of the Scholarship

    The scholarship may be withdrawn for any of the following reasons:

    1. Resignation from LSUA;
    2. Registering for or maintaining fewer than 12 hours during a fall or spring semester;
    3. Being placed on disciplinary probation;
    4. Failure to maintain a 3.5 grade point average.

    To Apply

    Complete the application (link below) and attach a typed, double-spaced 750-1000 word answer to the question found on the application.

    More information and link to submit application can be found at: https://www.lsua.edu/admissions/howard-and-eloise-mulder-scholarship

    Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship

    The deadline for this scholarship application is January 31, 2024 (must be received and postmarked by this date). This application is also available on the chapter's website.

    The EnergyRates.ca College Scholarship is a yearly (ongoing) scholarship by EnergyRates.ca. Every year, we award outstanding students for their essays on the energy industry. We would be glad if you could inform your students of our scholarship by linking our page to your “Scholarships” page. Students from all fields are welcome to apply.

    The deadline for the 2023 competition is January 31, 2024 (The deadline is January 31 annually). We are offering a $500 scholarship to any student planning to enroll or currently enrolled in an American or Canadian post-secondary educational institution in the coming year (USD 500 for Americans or CAD 500 for Canadians). All you must do to be eligible for the scholarship is write an essay in English or French, no more than 500 words in length, telling us where you see the future of the energy industry. You can talk about anything you want — green energy, oil politics, the continued use of nuclear power, your own ideas and innovations — so long as it’s about energy in the world of tomorrow. What do you think people will be reading about in the news in a few years?

    Please feel free to check technical details regarding submissions, past winners, rules and requirements at the official scholarship website: https://energyrates.ca/energyrates-ca-scholarship/

    Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship

    Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by October 31, 2022, at 5 p.m. Eastern.

    We want IHS to have a Coke Scholar this year!

    The 2023-24 application is open to high school seniors until 5 p.m. Eastern on October 31, 2023.

    See program details and last year's Coke Scholars.

    Lela's $1000 FAFSA Completion Scholarship application for the Class of 2024 is now available for those who plan to apply for college financial aid by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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