Scholarships open to Asian or Pacific Islander students.

Gayle & Tom Benson Endowed UNCF Scholarship
Sponsor: Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation | UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: September 11, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who reside in or are permanent residents of the state of Louisiana. Applicant must be an underrepresented minority (Black/African American, Native American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx/Hispanic American) and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Gates Scholarship
Sponsor: The Gates Scholarship
Amount: Cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid and the EFC
Closing Date: September 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors who are student leaders. Ideal candidates will have an outstanding academic record in high school (top 10% of graduating class), demonstrated leadership ability, and exceptional personal success skills.