GRANTS, LOANS, AND STATE SCHOLARSHIPS

The federal financial aid application is used to apply for grants, loans, and the work-study program at colleges.  Online applications are available October 1^st and require the parent to use their income tax return for the previous tax year in order to complete portions of the application, Application must be made by July 1^st.

The state of Louisiana also uses the federal financial aid application form to apply for the following TOPS scholarships (Application deadline for these programs is July 1^st):

TOPS-OPPORTUNITY:  MINIMUM 2.5 Core Curriculum GPA, MINIMUM 20 ACT COMPOSITE, and 19 CORE UNITS.  PAYS LOUISIANA PUBLIC TUITION.

TOPS-PERFORMANCE: MINIMUM 3.0 Core Curriculum GPA, MINIMUM 23 ACT COMPOSITE, and 19 CORE UNITS.  PAYS LOUISIANA PUBLIC TUITION PLUS $400 per year.

TOPS-HONORS:  MINIMUM 3.0 Core Curriculum GPA, MINIMUM 27 ACT COMPOSITE, and 19 CORE UNITS.  PAYS LOUISIANA PUBLIC TUITION PLUS $800 per year.

TOPS-TECHNICAL: MINIMUM 2.5 Core Curriculum GPA, MINIMUM 17 ACT COMPOSITE, and 21 UNITS that comprise the TOPS Tech Jump Start core Curriculum. PAYS LOUISIANA PUBLIC TUITION ONLY.

INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS

Listed below are the scholarships that are available to children of employees of these companies. 

Citgo Scholarship:  Seniors who are children of Citgo employees or retirees may apply.  Applicant must have a minimum 3.2 GPA.  Scholarship Value is $4,000 per year. 

Conoco/Phillips Scholarship:  Seniors who are children of Conoco employees and retirees may apply.  Scholarship value is $4,000 per year. 

Firestone Tire and Rubber Scholarships:  Students whose parent is an employee of Firestone may apply.  Application must be obtained from the Firestone personnel office.

Pinnacle Scholarship:  Senior whose parent is an employee of Pinnacle may apply.  Applications must be obtained from Pinnacle.

Sasol Scholarship:  Senior whose parent is an employee of Sasol.  Applications must be obtained from Sasol.

Westlake Chemical Scholarship:  Senior whose parent is an employee may apply.  Applications must be obtained from Westlake Chemical. 

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

Zimmerman Law Firm Scholarship

• to recognize and support those who have been affected by an auto accident
• $1,500
• 500-word essay, "What happened? How did you overcome your physical/emotional injuries? How do you plan to use your education?
• Scholarship Application
• Deadline: August 1, 2021

Kappa Alpha Order

• male high school seniors with strong desire for academic excellence, leadership positions, plan to attend McNeese
• 3.0 GPA, two $250 and one $500 scholarship
• Scholarship Application
• Deadline: August 25, 2021

FFA SCHOLARSHIP

• $500 for FFA members or $1,000 for FFA state champion
• Must be in good standing with FFA and must be attending a Louisiana Community and Technical College
• Contact corey.alleman@cpsb.org for any questions or information
• Apply by checking the box on your college registration packet that asks if you were an FFA member
• Apply while registering for college any time

COURAGE TO GROW SCHOLARSHIP

• $500
• Special requirements: minimum 2.5 GPA
• Essay topic: Please explain in 250 words or less why you believe that you should be awarded this scholarship
• Contact Information: P.O. Box 2507 Chelan, WA 98816 United States, Phone: (509) 293-1978 
• How to submit: https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/
• Deadline: the end of every month

IMAGINE AMERICA FOUNDATION

• $1,000
• Only for certain career and technical colleges (list on website)
• Submit through their mobile app
• https://www.imagine-america.org/applyforscholarships/
• Apply early

SCHOLARSHIP POINTS

• $1,000 – 10,000
• Special requirements: Just register and they make monthly drawings for scholarships
• Contact Information: email at members@scholarshippoints.com
• How to submit: https://www.scholarshippoints.com/
• Apply early

COLLEGE COVERED

• $5,000 from a random drawing
• Contact Information: visit DiscoverStudentLoans.com or call 1-800-STUDENT 
• How to submit: visit scholarship.collegecovered.com and follow the links and instructions to complete and submit the registration form including a valid email address. By entering this Sweepstakes, you will be opted in to receive email-marketing messages; however, if you have previously opted-out of receiving email marketing messages from Sponsor, you will not be added back to the email list. You automatically will receive one (1) entry into the applicable Entry Period drawing.
• Additional info: you can also get your name in more than once by earning bonus points. Refer to https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/rules.html/?affiliate_id=default details
• Deadline: the end of every month

DELTA TECH

• $1,000
• Community service, transcript, photo, letters of rec
• Essay:  Outline career goals
• Course options: paralegal, dental assistant, medical assistant, business management, accounting, information technology, computer application specialist, administrative assistant
• Applications can be printed at http://deltatech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/SCHOLARSHIP-application.pdf
• How to submit: deliver to Delta Tech Administration Building at 517 Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
• Deadline: apply early—limited number awarded each year

LELA SCHOLARSHIP

• $1,000
• Special requirements: once you complete your FAFSA, just enter to win random drawings each month
• Contact Information: 1.800.228.4755, info@lela.org or www.askLela.org
• How to submit: http://lela.org/completed_fafsa 
• Apply early

LELA QUARTERLY SCHOLARSHIP

• $500
• Special requirements: just enter to win random drawings each month
• Contact Information: 1.800.228.4755, info@lela.org or www.askLela.org
• How to submit: http://lela.org/register
• Apply early

WORKFORCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

• For those who want to pursue careers in support of industry in Southwest Louisiana
• Depending on individual needs, could cover tuition, training costs and other support services
• Apply year-round online at foundationswla.org