Louisiana Sheriffs' Educational Scholarship Program
$1,000
Overview and Eligibility
The scholarship is open without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, or national origin. Applicants must be permanent residents of a Louisiana parish, must intend to use the scholarship at a Louisiana institution of higher education, and must plan to enroll as full-time undergraduate students. Immediate family members of the Sheriff are not eligible to apply; however, family members of employees of the Sheriff’s Office may apply.
Review Committee
The Sheriff may appoint a review committee composed of nonpartisan citizens, or may choose to work with parish school personnel to form the committee. The...
Overview and Eligibility
The scholarship is open without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, or national origin. Applicants must be permanent residents of a Louisiana parish, must intend to use the scholarship at a Louisiana institution of higher education, and must plan to enroll as full-time undergraduate students. Immediate family members of the Sheriff are not eligible to apply; however, family members of employees of the Sheriff’s Office may apply.
Review Committee
The Sheriff may appoint a review committee composed of nonpartisan citizens, or may choose to work with parish school personnel to form the committee. The...
ALTAC Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
This scholarship, administered by the Ark-La-Tex Agricultural Council (ALTAC), supports Louisiana students who are active in 4-H or FFA and entering college as freshmen. Awards are typically issued as a check made payable directly to the college the student will attend.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating high school senior and a resident of Louisiana.
- Applicant must be an entering college freshman and an active member of a Louisiana 4-H Club or an FFA Chapter.
- The recipient must enroll full-time at a college or university located in Louisiana and is responsible for informing the Ark-La-Tex Agricultural Council...
Introduction
This scholarship, administered by the Ark-La-Tex Agricultural Council (ALTAC), supports Louisiana students who are active in 4-H or FFA and entering college as freshmen. Awards are typically issued as a check made payable directly to the college the student will attend.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating high school senior and a resident of Louisiana.
- Applicant must be an entering college freshman and an active member of a Louisiana 4-H Club or an FFA Chapter.
- The recipient must enroll full-time at a college or university located in Louisiana and is responsible for informing the Ark-La-Tex Agricultural Council...
Dr. William S. Boyd Scholarship
$2,000
Introduction
In 1995 the Chiropractic Association of Louisiana (CAL) created the William S. Boyd Scholarship to provide monetary support to students enrolled in chiropractic college.
About Dr. William S. Boyd (1916–1996)
Dr. William S. Boyd was a devoted advocate for the chiropractic profession and held the distinction of receiving the first chiropractic license issued in Louisiana. He served as Vice President of CAL (then the Louisiana Chiropractic Association) in 1953 and was association President from 1955 until 1960. Over those years and for nearly two decades thereafter he worked persistently toward obtaining licensure for chiropractors in Louisiana—a goal achieved in...
Introduction
In 1995 the Chiropractic Association of Louisiana (CAL) created the William S. Boyd Scholarship to provide monetary support to students enrolled in chiropractic college.
About Dr. William S. Boyd (1916–1996)
Dr. William S. Boyd was a devoted advocate for the chiropractic profession and held the distinction of receiving the first chiropractic license issued in Louisiana. He served as Vice President of CAL (then the Louisiana Chiropractic Association) in 1953 and was association President from 1955 until 1960. Over those years and for nearly two decades thereafter he worked persistently toward obtaining licensure for chiropractors in Louisiana—a goal achieved in...
Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship
$12,000
Overview
The Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship provides annual awards to Louisiana students pursuing degrees in forestry, wildlife, or marine science at a public college or university in Louisiana. Undergraduate recipients receive $2,000 per year; graduate recipients receive $3,000 per year. A student may receive up to $12,000 in total support, covering as much as three years at the undergraduate level and two years at the graduate level.
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or an eligible non‑citizen; if required, be registered with Selective Service.
- Have been a Louisiana resident for at least one year prior to July...
Overview
The Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship provides annual awards to Louisiana students pursuing degrees in forestry, wildlife, or marine science at a public college or university in Louisiana. Undergraduate recipients receive $2,000 per year; graduate recipients receive $3,000 per year. A student may receive up to $12,000 in total support, covering as much as three years at the undergraduate level and two years at the graduate level.
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or an eligible non‑citizen; if required, be registered with Selective Service.
- Have been a Louisiana resident for at least one year prior to July...
Louisiana Gas Association Scholarships
$5,000
Introduction
The Louisiana Gas Association (LGA) supports public education and public relations initiatives as part of its charter, including scholarship programs for qualifying students enrolled in accredited four-year colleges and universities. Since 1998, the LGA has awarded more than $258,000 in scholarships.
Eligibility
To qualify, the applicant must be the son, daughter, legal ward, or dependent of an employee of one of the following:
- An LGA member company that has been active for at least one full calendar year prior to the scholarship application deadline.
- If a member company provides multiple utilities, products, or services, eligibility requires that...
Introduction
The Louisiana Gas Association (LGA) supports public education and public relations initiatives as part of its charter, including scholarship programs for qualifying students enrolled in accredited four-year colleges and universities. Since 1998, the LGA has awarded more than $258,000 in scholarships.
Eligibility
To qualify, the applicant must be the son, daughter, legal ward, or dependent of an employee of one of the following:
- An LGA member company that has been active for at least one full calendar year prior to the scholarship application deadline.
- If a member company provides multiple utilities, products, or services, eligibility requires that...
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
$20,000
Open Date: January 5, 2026
Close Date: March 27, 2026
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship — Overview
This scholarship was founded in 1988 by the spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members as a response to federal reductions in funding for education programs and scholarships that have disproportionately impacted communities of color. The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship provides financial support to academically strong and highly motivated African-American / Black students who are pursuing full-time undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral/PhD study in a range of academic disciplines.
Who Should Apply (Eligibility)
- Be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident
- Live in,...
Open Date: January 5, 2026
Close Date: March 27, 2026
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship — Overview
This scholarship was founded in 1988 by the spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members as a response to federal reductions in funding for education programs and scholarships that have disproportionately impacted communities of color. The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship provides financial support to academically strong and highly motivated African-American / Black students who are pursuing full-time undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral/PhD study in a range of academic disciplines.
Who Should Apply (Eligibility)
- Be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident
- Live in,...
Dairy MAX Student Scholarship
$2,500
Overview
Dairy MAX will award three academic scholarships of $2,500 each for 2026.
Who is eligible
- Must live within Dairy MAX’s service area: Colorado; southwest Kansas; Louisiana; Montana; New Mexico; western Oklahoma; Texas; or Wyoming.
- Must be either a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a technical school, a junior college, or a four‑year college/university.
- Must be the child of one of the following at a dairy that participates in the checkoff program:
- a dairy farm owner/operator, or
- a dairy farm employee.
Application deadline
- Applications for the 2026 Dairy...
Overview
Dairy MAX will award three academic scholarships of $2,500 each for 2026.
Who is eligible
- Must live within Dairy MAX’s service area: Colorado; southwest Kansas; Louisiana; Montana; New Mexico; western Oklahoma; Texas; or Wyoming.
- Must be either a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a technical school, a junior college, or a four‑year college/university.
- Must be the child of one of the following at a dairy that participates in the checkoff program:
- a dairy farm owner/operator, or
- a dairy farm employee.
Application deadline
- Applications for the 2026 Dairy...
NSRC Fund Scholarship
$2,500
Background
The NSRCF was established in 1980 by Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) who had been held in U.S. concentration camps during World War II. During the war, the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council helped 4,600 Nisei college students leave the camps so they could continue their education. The Fund was created to honor those who aided Japanese American students during that period by supporting new generations in pursuing post‑secondary education.
Impact to date
Since its founding, the NSRCF has distributed more than $1.4 million in scholarship awards to upwards of 1,200 Southeast Asian high school students. Recipients have come...
Background
The NSRCF was established in 1980 by Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) who had been held in U.S. concentration camps during World War II. During the war, the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council helped 4,600 Nisei college students leave the camps so they could continue their education. The Fund was created to honor those who aided Japanese American students during that period by supporting new generations in pursuing post‑secondary education.
Impact to date
Since its founding, the NSRCF has distributed more than $1.4 million in scholarship awards to upwards of 1,200 Southeast Asian high school students. Recipients have come...
Young Women in Public Affairs Award
$5,000
Overview
Zonta’s Young Women in Leadership Award (previously called the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) honors young women aged 16–19 who have shown leadership ability and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and aims to encourage continued involvement in public and political life.
History and impact
Since the program began in 1990, Zonta has presented 1,165 awards, distributing a total of US$1,858,750 to 993 recipients from 60 countries.
Program structure and prizes
The initiative is administered at three levels: Zonta club, district and international. Zonta International provides 37 international awards, each worth US$5,000. Each district may nominate...
Overview
Zonta’s Young Women in Leadership Award (previously called the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) honors young women aged 16–19 who have shown leadership ability and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and aims to encourage continued involvement in public and political life.
History and impact
Since the program began in 1990, Zonta has presented 1,165 awards, distributing a total of US$1,858,750 to 993 recipients from 60 countries.
Program structure and prizes
The initiative is administered at three levels: Zonta club, district and international. Zonta International provides 37 international awards, each worth US$5,000. Each district may nominate...
Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund Scholarship
$2,000
Introduction
Alice L. Haltom believed that excellence is the foundation of meaningful progress. That conviction guides the Fund Trustees when allocating financial support. Requests for research, seminar underwriting, or other initiatives intended to expand and share knowledge in information and records management receive careful review.
Apply
Apply online — download the ALHEF scholarship application.
Eligibility
Because the pandemic has reduced our fundraising capacity, the ALHEF Board of Trustees has decided to continue awarding scholarships this year but on a reduced scale; accordingly, some requirements have been adjusted.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada and also...
Introduction
Alice L. Haltom believed that excellence is the foundation of meaningful progress. That conviction guides the Fund Trustees when allocating financial support. Requests for research, seminar underwriting, or other initiatives intended to expand and share knowledge in information and records management receive careful review.
Apply
Apply online — download the ALHEF scholarship application.
Eligibility
Because the pandemic has reduced our fundraising capacity, the ALHEF Board of Trustees has decided to continue awarding scholarships this year but on a reduced scale; accordingly, some requirements have been adjusted.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada and also...
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
$500
Eligibility Criteria for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship includes:1) Age requirement: Applicants must be aged between 17 and 24 as of September 1st, 2026.2) Essay submission: An answer to the essay question, available on the application page, must be submitted before the deadline of May 1st, 2026.3) Academic performance: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.4) Residency: Applicants must be residents of either the United States or Canada.The recipient of the scholarship will be declared approximately 6 weeks post the deadline and will be immediately updated on this website. All applications should be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on...
Eligibility Criteria for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship includes:1) Age requirement: Applicants must be aged between 17 and 24 as of September 1st, 2026.2) Essay submission: An answer to the essay question, available on the application page, must be submitted before the deadline of May 1st, 2026.3) Academic performance: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.4) Residency: Applicants must be residents of either the United States or Canada.The recipient of the scholarship will be declared approximately 6 weeks post the deadline and will be immediately updated on this website. All applications should be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on...
Women's Southern Golf Association Scholarship
$18,000
Contact: For questions about this scholarship, email hologolf@aol.com.
How to apply
- Complete the application in full. Applications should be typed or printed legibly.
- Provide two recommendation letters from members of your high school staff.
- Submit your SAT scores (Math and Verbal) and/or ACT results. Remove your Social Security number from all paperwork and transcripts before sending.
- Include an official high school transcript.
- Attach a recent headshot photograph.
- Add a financial statement, signed by a parent or guardian (use the attached form).
- Mail the completed application and all supporting materials so they arrive by...
Contact: For questions about this scholarship, email hologolf@aol.com.
How to apply
- Complete the application in full. Applications should be typed or printed legibly.
- Provide two recommendation letters from members of your high school staff.
- Submit your SAT scores (Math and Verbal) and/or ACT results. Remove your Social Security number from all paperwork and transcripts before sending.
- Include an official high school transcript.
- Attach a recent headshot photograph.
- Add a financial statement, signed by a parent or guardian (use the attached form).
- Mail the completed application and all supporting materials so they arrive by...
