2024 Lafayette Scholarships

Lafayette residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Lafayette residents is $48,533.00, and 23.0% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Lafayette, LA more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

36.0% of Lafayette residents have a college degree or higher, while 25.3% have a high school degree but no more and 13.3% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 25.4% have at least some college education, 24.1% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 11.9% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Lafayette residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 12.9% of people living in Lafayette, LA are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 18.9% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Lafayette.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Lafayette, LA residents?

There are 132 scholarships totaling $301,856.00 available to Lafayette residents.

Are these scholarships available for Lafayette high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Lafayette can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Lafayette?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Lafayette can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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Dean's Honor Scholarship
Sponsor:
Tulane University
Applicant must be an incoming first-time freshman. Typical scholarship recipients rank in the top five percent of their secondary school class, have a rigorous academic program with honors and advanced placement courses, and have an outstanding record of extracurricular activities and score near the top of the range in a college...
Deadline:
November 15 (admissions application), December 15 (scholarship application)
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Founders Scholarship
Sponsor:
Tulane University
Applicant must be an incoming first-time freshman. Typical scholarship recipients rank in the top 10% of the class, have received high college admission test scores, have a rigorous academic program containing honors and advanced placement courses, and have an outstanding record of extracurricular activities.
Deadline:
January 15
$14,000.00
Need-Based Scholarship
Sponsor:
Tulane University
Applicant must be an undergraduate student pursuing a first undergraduate degree. Financial need is required.
Deadline:
February 1
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1825 Scholars Scholarship
Sponsor:
Centenary College of Louisiana
Selection based on quality of admissions essay, strength of high school curriculum, core grade point average, standardized test scores, co-curricular activities, and leadership and service roles.
Deadline:
February 15
$16,500.00
Nancy M. Christian Scholarship
Sponsor:
Centenary College of Louisiana
Selection based on strength of high school curriculum, weighted core grade point average, standardized test scores, quality of the essay, range and type of extracurricular activities, maturity, and leadership capacity. Forty candidates will be selected to attend Scholars Weekend, February 5 and 6 to compete for the scholarships.
Deadline:
December 15
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Fee Exemption Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Applicant must be a Louisiana resident who participates in the scholarship testing offered in January.
Deadline:
January 31
$1,600.00
Jefferson Caffery Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Applicant must have a minimum composite ACT score of 30 or be a National Merit semifinalist. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required.
Deadline:
January 31
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Academic Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Applicant must be a Louisiana resident who partipates in the scholarship testing offered in January.
Deadline:
January 31
$1,800.00
Electrochemical Society Summer Fellowship
Sponsor:
Electrochemical Society
Applicant must be enrolled in a recognized college or university in the U.S. or Canada. Selection is based upon academic record, letter of recommendation, and personal statement. Award is for summer study and/or research. Recipient may not hold other appointments or fellowships.
Deadline:
January 15
$4,000.00
Executive Merit Scholarship
Sponsor:
Grambling State University
Applicant must either be a valedictorian or salutatorian from Grambling High School or valedictorian or salutatorian from neighboring parishes. Applicant must have been a participant in Grambling State University's Upward Bound Program.
Deadline:
None
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LSU Alumni Association Top 100 Scholarship
Sponsor:
Louisiana State University -- Baton Rouge
Applicant must be of excellent academic standing.
Deadline:
January 1
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LSU Distinguished Freshman Award
Sponsor:
Louisiana State University -- Baton Rouge
Applicant must have indicated LSU as his or her first-choice institution
Deadline:
January 1
$8,000.00
LSU Centennial Award
Sponsor:
Louisiana State University -- Baton Rouge
Deadline:
January 1
$1,000.00
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