Louisiana scholarships and state aid
These are restricted to Louisiana residents specifically. It's the kind of local award that's easy to miss because it's never on the big national scholarship sites.
Most scholarships on this site have no state restriction at all, so it's worth also browsing the full list regardless of where you live. Know of a local Louisiana scholarship, through a school, Rotary club, or church, that isn't listed here? Let us know.
Open scholarships for Louisiana residents (1)
- Louisiana TOPS AwardUp to $12,000
Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
Louisiana high school grads with Louisiana-resident parents can qualify for this tiered merit scholarship. The top Excellence Award covers tuition and fees or $12,000 a year, whichever is less, at a public school, requiring a 3.50 core GPA plus a 31 ACT or 1390 SAT; the lower tiers (Opportunity, Performance, Honors) ask for less and pay less. File the FAFSA or TOPS application by July 1 after graduation.
FAFSA or TOPS application due by Jul 1 after graduationLast verified Sep 28, 2026