Scholarships for students Louisiana. Some scholarships specifically open to Louisiana students, and others give preference to students in Louisiana.

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.

Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest
Sponsor: Regions Financial Corporation
Amount: $8,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Contest is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are residents of an eligible state (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas). Applicant must submit an essay or video on who has inspired them.