Scholarships in Louisiana

Out-of-State Presidential Scholar

Award: -, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be an out-of-state first-time freshman student with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and minimum composite ACT score between 32 and 36 (combined SAT Reasoning score between 1400 and 1600).

Out-of-State Capstone Scholar

Award: $1,500, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be an out-of-state first-time freshman student with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum composite ACT score of 27 (combined SAT Reasoning score between 1210 and 1240).

Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a Christian woman who is a resident of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be enrolled full time, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Contact the financial aid office for more information regarding applications.

Out-of-State Grant

Award: $3,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be a resident of any state except Kansas. FAFSA is required.

Fred R. McDaniel Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have at least a general class amateur radio license and be attending school in the FCC Fifth Call District (Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas). Preference is given to residents of Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas who have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP)

Award: $2,000, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, GED score of 45, or have a minimum composite ACT score of 20 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 940). Selection is made by post-secondary institution, which may have additional requirements.

Out-of-State Tuition Assistance Scholarship

Award: $6,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must show academic ability and not be a resident of Idaho.

Gertrude Botts-Saucier Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be a lineal descendant of worthy Confederates or collateral descendant who is a member of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be enrolled in an accredited college or university, and carry a minimum of 12 hours each semester, and be from Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas. Applicant must be prepared to pass entrance examination of prospective college or university. Applicant must submit proof of Confederate Military Record, line of descent from Confederate ancestor, a letter of endorsement from sponsoring Chapter, a letter of recommendation, complete financial report, official transcripts, an essay on the significance of a southern heritage, and a wallet size photo. Original and four copies of the application forms and five copies of all documents, certificates, and letters must be submitted to the Division Director of Education. All inquiries must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

McNair Scholars Award

Award: $12,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be from outside South Carolina. Selection is based upon academic achievement, leadership, and character.

Mt. Garfield Non-Resident Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of any state other than Colorado, and have a minimum 3.2 GPA.

Out-of-State Fee Stipend

Award: $2,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA or rank in the top quarter of class, have a minimum composite ACT score of 24, and may not be a resident of Missouri.

Continue the Tradition

Award: -, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be the child or grandchild of an alumni and may not be a resident of Missouri. Entering freshman applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA or rank in the top quarter of class and have a minimum composite ACT score of 24. Transfer applicants must have completed at least 24 credit hours and have a minimum 3.25 GPA.

Out-of-State Fee Waiver for the Performing Arts

Award: -, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must have outstanding performance ability in art, forensics, music, theatre, or dance.

A.L. Markham Endowed Accounting Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least nine semester hours, have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA, have completed at least six semester hours of accounting at Texas A&M U - Texarkana, and have a minimum 3.5 GPA with no grade below "B" in accounting courses, and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.

Grier, Reeves, and Lawley P.C. Accounting Scholarship

Award: $750, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 12 semester hours as a junior or nine semester hours as a senior, have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA as a junior or a 3.25 cumulative GPA as a senior, have a minimum 3.5 GPA in accounting courses at Texas A&M U - Texarkana, must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area, and must not be the current recipient of another privately-funded accounting scholarship. Interview with donor required.

Holliday, Lemons, and Cox, P.C. Accounting Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 12 semester hours, have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA, have completed at least six semester hours of accounting at Texas A&M U - Texarkana and have a minimum 3.5 GPA with no grade below "B" in accounting courses, and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.

Texarkana Chapter of Certified Public Accountants/Pat Thomas Endowed Scholarship

Award: $400, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least six semester hours, have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA, have completed at least six semester hours of accounting at Texas A&M U - Texarkana and have a minimum 3.5 GPA with no grade below "B" in accounting courses, and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.

Thomas and Thomas Accounting Scholarship

Award: $300, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least six semester hours, have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA, have completed at least six semester hours of accounting at Texas A&M U - Texarkana and have a minimum 3.5 GPA with no grade below "B" in accounting courses, and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.

Tau Alpha Lambda Business Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be an active Tau Alpha Lambda member and a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least nine semester hours (undergraduate) or six semester hours (graduate), have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.8 cumulative GPA (graduate), have completed at least six semester hours of business at Texas A&M U - Texarkana and have a minimum 3.0 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.5 GPA (graduate) in accounting, economics, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing courses at Texas A&M U - Texarkana, and be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.

Education Club Scholarship

Award: $400, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be an active education club member and a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 12 semester hours full time or nine semester hours in first semester and student teaching in second semester, have a minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA, have completed six semester hours of education at Texas A&M U - Texarkana and have a minimum 3.75 GPA in education courses, and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.

University Historian Club Scholarship

Award: $400, Deadline: March 1

Priority given to an applicant who is an active historian club member and a degree- or certificate-seeking student majoring in history or an academic specialization or teaching field, enrolled in at least six semester hours, have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (undergraduates) or 3.5 cumulative GPA (graduates), have completed at least six semester hours of history at Texas A&M U - Texarkana and have a minimum 3.5 GPA (undergraduates) or 3.9 GPA (graduates) in history with no grade below "B" in history courses, and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.

Multicultural Association Scholarship

Award: $400, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be an active multicultural association club member and a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least nine semester hours (undergraduate) or six semester hours (graduate) with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.25 cumulative GPA (graduate), and be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.

Math Club Scholarship

Award: $400, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be an active math club member and a degree- or certificate-seeking student with mathematics as a major, minor, academic specialization, or teaching field, enrolled in six semester hours, have at least a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA, have completed at least six semester hours of mathematics at Texas A&M U - Texarkana and have a minimum 3.0 GPA in mathematics courses, and be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.

English Club Scholarship

Award: $400, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be an active English club member and a degree- or certificate-seeking student with a major, minor, or academic specialization in English, enrolled in at least 12 semester hours full time or nine semester hours in the first semester and student teaching in the second semester, have a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA, have completed at least six semester hours of English at Texas A&M U - Texarkana and have a minimum 3.5 GPA in English courses, and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.

Psychology Club Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: March 1

Priority given to an applicant who is an active psychology club member and a degree-seeking student majoring in counseling psychology, interdisciplinary studies (psychology), or psychology, enrolled in at least nine semester hours (undergraduates) or six semester hours (graduates), have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (undergraduates) or 3.5 cumulative GPA (graduates), have completed at least nine semester hours of psychology at Texas A&M U - Texarkana and have a minimum 3.0 GPA (undergraduates) or 3.5 GPA (graduates) in psychology courses, and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.

Four States Tennis Tournament Fund

Award: $350, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least nine semester hours (undergraduate) or six semester hours (graduate), have a minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.9 cumulative GPA (graduate), and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.

TAMU-T Excellence Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 12 semester hours, have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA for last 24 semester hours of college work (new transfer students) or 3.5 GPA (continuing students at Texas A&M U - Texarkana), have completed at least 24 semester hours in the previous academic year, and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area. Official transcripts required for last 24 semester hours of college work.

Daryl Crouch Endowment Scholarship

Award: $400, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a degree-seeking student age 25 or over providing financial support for children age 18 or under, enrolled in at least six semester hours, have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA with no grade below "B," at Texas A&M U - Texarkana and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.

TEXAR Federal Teachers Credit Union Endowment Scholarship

Award: $300, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a teachers credit union member (first preference) or spouse or child of a member (second preference) and a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least six semester hours, have a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.75 cumulative GPA (graduate), and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.

Red River Business and Professional Women's Club Endowment Scholarship

Award: $250, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a female student, age 25 or older, seeking to gain advancement or training or to re-enter the job market, enrolled in at least six semester hours, have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA (undergraduates) or 3.8 cumulative GPA (graduates), and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area. Tax forms required.