Financial Aid

Scholarships

 

Academic Scholarships (Starting with New Freshmen for Fall 2022)

In State Students (Graduates of Louisiana High School) 

Criteria	Academic Achievement Scholarship Amount	TOPS**	Total Award  (Grambling & LA TOPS)
28 ACT or higher and GPA of 3.5 *	$7683 plus Room & Board charges (if on campus)	$5939.75 per year	$13622.75 per year plus Room and Board charges (if on campus)
25-27 ACT and GPA of 3.0	$7683 per year	$5939.75 per year	$13622.75 per year
24 ACT and GPA of 3.0	$5140 per year (tuition)	$5539.75 per year	$10679.75 per year
23 ACT and GPA of 3.5	$3000 per year	$5539.75 per year	$8539.75 per year

Out of State Students

Criteria	Academic Achievement Scholarship Amount	Out of State Waiver***	Total Scholarship
28 ACT (1300 SAT) or higher and GPA of 3.5 *	$7683 plus Room & Board charges (if on campus)	$9023 per year	$7683 per year plus Room and Board charges (if on campus)
25-27 ACT (1200-1290 SAT)  and GPA of 3.0	$7683 per year	$9023 per year	$7683 per year
24  ACT (1160-1190 SAT) and GPA of 3.0	$5140 per year	$9023 per year	$5140 per year
23 ACT (1130-1160 SAT) and GPA of 3.5	$3000 per year	$9023 per year	$3000 per year

Transfer Students

Criteria	Academic Achievement Scholarship Amount	Out of State Waiver ***  (Graduates of Out of State Institutions)	Total Scholarship
24 credit hours and 3.5 GPA	$1000 per year	$9023 per year	$1000

 
No application is necessary for consideration

*If student resides off campus, the scholarship amount will be $7683

 

**TOPS eligibility is determined by the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships and not the institution.
Eligibility Requirements for TOPS: http://www.osfa.la.gov/ 

 

***Out of State Fee Waiver will reflect in the charges as opposed to the Financial Aid Award Package. Additional Fee Waiver Information: https://www.gram.edu/admissions/waivers/ 

Students that apply prior to January 31, 2022 are automatically considered for academic scholarships.

• GAP Fund Application (click to apply)
  • Student must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Student must exhaust ALL federal financial aid options before being considered for GAP funds. (Subsidized Loans, Unsubsidized Loans, Plus Loans,
  • Student may not receive a refund from GAP funds.
  • If a student is awarded GAP funds and then receives additional funding from a different source after the GAP funds are posted, the GAP funds may be canceled if the additional award creates a credit balance (refund)
  • The maximum GAP award will be $800 (based on availability of funds)
• BeyGOOD Foundation Renaissance Scholarship (click to apply)
  • BIPOC student that is a candidate for a degree at the University;
  • Academic achievement, at least a 3.0 GPA or statement from an academic staff or advisor if lower that supports the student's capability and capacity for greater but a life issue has grades temporarily lower; 
  • Financial need; 
  • A personal reference letter, either Academic or from their Community; and e. A demonstrated commitment to service to the community or public shared via a personal essay. 
  • Deadline: July 14, 2023

Donor Scholarships

How to Apply?
Continuing Students Apply here: https://grambling.awardspring.com/ 
New Students Without Grambling Emails Apply here: https://grambling.awardspring.com/prospective/signin 
(*click on the "Forgot Password" link and set a password for their initial login using their personal email )

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Criteria	Award Term	Amount of Award	FY 2023-2024 Scholarships Budget Remaining	Number of Awards
AKA-HBCU-ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Must be enrolled as full-time undergraduate at GSU and in good academic standing Eligible for renewal consideration if recipient continues to meet the scholarship criteria set forth and applies for renewal	Spring 2024	$500.00	$1,500.00	3
ANNIE MCCONNELL BROWN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Special consideration given to academic performance GPA Must have an earnest financial need Extenuating circumstances will be considered Must be in academic pursuit of a major One -time award Must be enrolled full-time at GSU All awards will be subject to the recommendation and approval of the Provost	Spring 2024	$2,000.00	$6,000.00	3
BEN D. JOHNSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Scholarships shall be awarded in such amounts and proportions as are determined by Grambling State University, in its sole discretion, and as deemed appropriate to assist deserving students unless otherwise stipulated by the Donor. Recipients shall be prohibited from exceeding the cost of educations. Awards may be reduced or canceled to avoid over-awards.	Spring 2024	$2,000.00	$14,000.00	7
CENTENNIAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Must be enrolled full time at Grambling State University and in good standing Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale	Spring 2024	$500.00	$1,000.00	2
CORRINE T. CARPENTER ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP	This award is open only to students enrolled full-time at Grambling State University. Special consideration will be given to academic performance. Recipients must be in academic pursuit of a major and have an earnest financial need. Students with extenuating circumstances will be considered.  This will be a one-time award. All awards will be subject to the recommendation and approval of the Provost.	Spring 2024	$1,000.00	$4,000.00	4
DEBBIE N. ROBINSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS	Students in the College of Business. The recipients must be an Accounting major and have at least a 3.0 GPA or higher.	Spring 2024	$500.00	$1,500.00	3
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. DELTA IOTA ENDOWED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP	Must be female Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale Must demonstrate a real financial need Must be a first generation college student Can pursue any major Must be member of at least one organization in which leadership skills were used and/or volunteer services were provided Must be enrolled full-time at GSU and in good standing	Spring 2024	$1,000.00	$1,000.00	1
DIAGEO NORTH AMERICA, INC. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHP FUND	Must be enrolled as a full-time student at GSU in an academic program of the University; Must be of African heritage, Must be Currently pursuing a degree in any major, but preference will be given to Engineering, Chemistry, Marketing, and Communications majors; Must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.75 Must be meeting the University’s general scholarship requirements (e.g. academic standard, code of conduct).	Spring 2024	$1,000.00	$2,000.00	2
DOUG WILLIAMS PEYBACK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale Must have need based aid Must be a rising sophomore Must have community service involvement Must be enrolled full time at GSU and in good academic standing	Spring 2024	$1,000.00	$4,000.00	4
DOUGLAS L. WILLIAMS. ALUMNI CHAPTER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP/DLW ENDOWED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP	Must be a Houston, TX resident and the surrounding area Must have at least a 2.5 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale Preference will be given to a candidate with a low to middle income status Must have been formerly involved in high school extra-curricular activities and/or performed community service Must have performed other activities in which leadership skills were used and/or volunteer services were provided Must be enrolled full-time at GSU and in good standing	Spring 2024	$500.00	$3,000.00	6
DR. A. N. MURTY MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Must be enrolled full-time at Grambling State University and in good standing: Must be a junior or senior with Mathematics and Physics as major: Must have minimum STEM GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale: Interested in research and in pursuing graduate studies. The junior may continue in the senior year as long as he/she maintains a competitive GPA upon the Scholarship Awards Committee's recommendation.	Spring 2024	$500.00	$500.00	1
DR. CONNELL OSBORNE ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP	Must have earned at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale Must maintain a 3.0 GPA Open to an upperclassman (sophomore, junior or senior) Must be enrolled at GSU and in good standing	Spring 2024	$500.00	$500.00	1
DR. NEARI F. WARNER ENDOWED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP	Preference may also be given to a LA resident, but anyone who qualifies will be considered Must have a demonstrated financial need Preference is given to a student from a low income family Must be enrolled at the undergraduate level and have successfully completed at least one semester Preference is given to a student who demonstrates leadership and a willingness to work, especially for others Must be matriculating at GSU	Spring 2024	$500.00	$26,500.00	52
DR. P. RAY & SUSHILA KEDIA ENDOWED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP	Must have at least a 3.2 GPA at GSU Must be majoring in Criminal Justice or Accounting One-year only award	Spring 2024	$500.00	$500.00	1
DRS. RICHARD & EDITH RAYFORD ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Must be enrolled full time at Grambling State University and in good standing Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale Preference will be given to science majors	Spring 2024	$500.00	$500.00	1
GSU UNITED FEDERATION OF COLLEGE OF TEACHERS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Must be enrolled at GSU and in good standing Must be in academic pursuit of a major Special consideration will be given to academic performance (GPA) Must have an earnest financial need Students with extenuating circumstances will be considered This will be a one-time award All awards will be subject to the recommendation/approval of the Provost.	Spring 2024	$500.00	$1,000.00	2
HARPER FAMILY ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP	Must be a Franklin Parish resident Special consideration given to academic performance Must have an earnest financial need Extenuating circumstances will be considered Must be in academic pursuit of a major One-time annual award Must be enrolled full-time at GSU All awards will be subject to the recommendation and approval of the Provost	Spring 2024	$500.00	$1,000.00	2
HELEN RICHARDS-SMITH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Special consideration will be given to academic performance Must have documented financial need Must have an academic major One-time award Must be enrolled full-time at GSU All awards will be subject to the recommendation and approval of the Provost	Spring 2024	$1,250.00	$2,500.00	2
JULIA W. NEWMAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Preference shall be given to a first-generation, African-American or African Diaspora college student Must have either an undergraduate in General Education and Special Education or be enrolled in Masters of Special Education Must be officially admitted to the department of Curriculum & Instruction at the time of application The recipient cannot have any member of his/her immediate family employed at GSU at the time of the scholarship application Must be enrolled full-time at GSU and in good standing	Spring 2024	$1,000.00	$2,000.00	2
LESSIE WILSON TAYLOR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Special consideration given to academic performance Must have an earnest financial need Extenuating circumstances will be considered Must be in academic pursuit of a major One-time award Must be enrolled full-time at GSU All awards will be subject to the recommendation and approval of the Provost	Spring 2024	$500.00	$2,500.00	5
LIBERTY MUTUAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Special consideration given to academic performance Must be in academic pursuit of a major Must have an earnest financial need Extenuating circumstances will be considered One-time award Must be enrolled full-time at GSU All awards will be subject to the recommendation and approval of the Provost	Spring 2024	$500.00	$1,000.00	2
LONNIE B. SMITH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Must have at least a 2.3 GPA and not higher than a 3.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale Must be well rounded and willing to help others, as exemplified by Mr. Smith Must write an essay (minimum of 500 words) describing his/her: Community involvement Future career goals Plan to positively impact communities Must submit a minimum of two community references, such as from a non-profit official or clergyman and on appropriate letterhead GSU Scholarship Committee will disburse the awards, preferably during the Spring Semester	Spring 2024	$1,000.00	$5,000.00	5
LUCILLE M. DILLARD DEAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Special consideration given to academic performance Must be in academic pursuit of a major and have an earnest financial need Extenuating circumstances will be considered One-time award Must be enrolled full-time at GSU All awards will be subject to the recommendation and approval of the Provost	Spring 2024	$1,000.00	$3,000.00	3
MALISSA Y. WHITE-HIGGINS ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP	Special consideration given to academic performance Must have an earnest financial need Extenuating circumstances will be considered Must be in the Department of Mass Communication Must be a Mass Communication major One-time award Must be enrolled full-time at GSU All awards will be subject to the recommendation and approval of the Provost	Spring 2024	$500.00	$1,500.00	3
MARY HELEN RICE DUNCAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Special consideration given to academic pursuit of a major Must have an earnest financial need Extenuating circumstances will be considered One-time award Must be enrolled full-time at GSU All awards will be subject to the recommendation and approval of the Provost	Spring 2024	$1,000.00	$2,000.00	2
MIECHELLE O. WILLIS ENDOWED STUDENT ATHLETHIC SCHOLARSHIP	Must participate on the varsity women’s track and field team Must be an intercollegiate student athlete who is a member of the varsity women’s track team Must be an undergraduate athletic student Must be identified and selected by the Athletic Department The distribution from this award shall be used to supplement the grant-in-aid scholarship costs of an intercollegiate student-athlete pursuing an undergraduate degree at GSU	Spring 2024	$500.00	$1,000.00	2
MITCHINER-GITTINGER FAMILY ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP	Must be an East Carroll Parish resident Special consideration given to academic performance Must have an earnest financial need Extenuating circumstances will be considered Must be in academic pursuit of a major One-time annual award Must be enrolled full-time at GSU All awards will be subject to the recommendation and approval of the Provost	Spring 2024	$500.00	$1,000.00	2
MR. TRUITT LOWERY & MRS. ELEANOR LOWERY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Must have graduated from high school with at least a 3.0 GPA Open only to a student to enroll at GSU during his/her freshman year One-year only award	Spring 2024	$2,125.00	$8,500.00	4
ORIGIN BANK FIRST GENERATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Must be enrolled full time at Grambling State University and in good academic standing Must be first generation college students; Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale; Must major in Business, Marketing, Communications, Cyber Security, Cloud, Computer Science or Criminal Justice	Spring 2024	$500.00	$500.00	1
PHONATHON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Must be enrolled full time at Grambling State University and in good standing Must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale	Spring 2024	$500.00	$500.00	1
PINKIE C. WILKERSON ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP	Special consideration given to academic performance Must have an earnest financial need Extenuating circumstances will be considered Must be in academic pursuit of a major One-time award Must be enrolled full-time at GSU All awards will be subject to the recommendation and approval of the Provost	Spring 2024	$500.00	$1,000.00	2
REVEREND E. EDWARD JONES, SR. & MRS. LESLIE A. JONES ENDOWED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP	Must be graduating from a high school in Caddo Parish Must be enrolling during freshman year One-year only award This scholarship shall be awarded by the GSU Scholarship Committee in accordance with the criteria set by the donor and mutually acceptable to both the donor and the GSU Scholarship Committee A member of the Shreveport Alumni chapter and the Jones family shall sit on the committee to give their opinions on matters under discussion or to ask questions in reference to a student being selected The voting rights and the final decision on the selection of scholarship and award recipient is the sole right of the GSU Scholarship Committee	Spring 2024	$1,000.00	$3,000.00	3
ROBERT J. & PAULINE CLARK ENDOWED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP	Must be a student graduating from a high school in Ouachita or Morehouse Parish Must have graduated from high school with at least a 2.5 GPA on a 3.0 grading scale Preference will be given to a candidate with a low to middle income status Must be a student matriculating in Computer Information System or Social Work Must be a first semester freshman Must be enrolled full-time at GSU and in good standing	Spring 2024	$500.00	$500.00	1
RUBY BILLUPS STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale Must be a first generation college student Must be a female with preference given to education majors Must be enrolled at GSU and in good standing Must write a 250 word essay. The writing topic should be as follows: “Mrs. Billups made a significant impact on the lives of many in the Grambling community and students at the university. Who has been the biggest influence in your educational path and how have they impacted your time at GSU?”	Spring 2024	$500.00	$500.00	1
SOUTHEAST REGION OF GRAMBLING UNIV. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Special consideration given to academic performance Must have an earnest financial need Extenuating circumstances will be considered Must be in academic pursuit of a major One-time award Must be enrolled full-time at GSU All awards will be subject to the recommendation and approval of the Provost	Spring 2024	$500.00	$1,000.00	2
SUPER 1 FOODS ENDOWED FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP	Must be a first generation college student Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale Must major in Business, Marketing, Communications, Cyber Security, Cloud or Computer Science Must be enrolled full-time at GSU and in good standing	Spring 2024	$500.00	$500.00	1
THE CLARENCE & EARNESTINE HASKIN DOUGLAS ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP	Must be a Lincoln or Bienville Parish resident Must have at least a 3.0 high school GPA on a 4.0 grading scale Socio-economic status must be evidenced, with a low to middle income status receiving preference Preference will be given to a first generation college student Should have been involved in high school extra-curricular activities and/or performed community services Should provide evidence of other activities in which leadership skills were used and/or volunteer services were provided Must be enrolled at GSU and in good standing	Spring 2024	$500.00	$500.00	1
THE EDWARD & VERSA LEE WILSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Must be a LA resident Must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale Must maintain a cumulative 2.5 during the semester Must be a major in theatre arts Must be a full-time undergraduate student Must be a member of at least one college/community service organization in which leadership, mentoring or coaching skills were used Must be enrolled at GSU and in good standing	Spring 2024	$500.00	$500.00	1
THE MATTHEW AND KATHLEEN GUIDRY STUDENT ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Must have earned at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale Preference will be given to a candidate with a low to middle income status Must have a declared a major in either Management or Kinesiology Must have completed at least one semester at GSU Formerly involved in high school extra-curricular activities and/or performed community services Performed other activities in which leadership skills were used and/or volunteer services were provided Successful applicants are not eligible to receive a subsequent scholarship under the terms of this agreement Must be enrolled full-time at GSU and in good standing	Spring 2024	$500.00	$500.00	1
THE RUSTON ALUMNI CHAPTER'S COACH JAMES WICKS DUNCAN, SR. END SCHOLARSHIP	Must be a Lincoln Parish resident Must be a graduate of a Lincoln Parish High School Must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 or higher grading scale Preference will be given to a candidate with a low to middle income status Must be an incoming or second semester freshman Must be involved in extra-curricular activities and/or performed community service Must be enrolled full-time at GSU and in good standing	Spring 2024	$1,000.00	$1,000.00	1
THE SHADE ROOM FIRST GENERATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Must be first generation college students Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale Must have a financial need Must write an essay (500 words) describing impact the scholarship would have on his/her academic journey Must be enrolled full-time at GSU and in good standing	Spring 2024	$1,000.00	$2,000.00	2
THE TIGER MARCHING BAND ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Special consideration given to academic performance Must have an earnest financial need Extenuating circumstances will be considered Must be a member of the Tiger Marching Band Open to a full-time student at GSU All awards will be subject to the recommendation and approval of the Provost	Spring 2024	$500.00	$6,000.00	12
THOMAS W. ODOM ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Must have at least a 2.5 high school GPA on a 4.0 grading scale Must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA during each semester Must pursue Physics or other STEM area major (preferred, but not required) Must exhibit leadership skills in any activity and/or provide volunteer services Must be enrolled full-time at GSU and in good standing	Spring 2024	$500.00	$1,000.00	2
WILBUR T. PURVIS III ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP	Special consideration given to academic performance Must have an earnest financial need Extenuating circumstances will be considered Must be in academic pursuit of a major One-time award Must be enrolled at GSU All awards will be subject to the recommendation and approval of the Provost	Spring 2024	$1,000.00	$2,000.00	2
AT&T Cyber Security Scholarship	Must be enrolled full-time at Grambling State University and in good standing. High School Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better    Freshman, Sophomore or Juniors with preference given for incoming Freshman majoring in Cyber Security, Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Science(CIS).	Fall and Spring	Award of $1,000 each	$1,000.00	1
Noah and Archie Tatum Zeta Phi Beta Non-Endowed Scholarship	Recipient must be enrolled at Grambling State University and in good standing. Recipient must be an undergraduate member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale.	Annually - Spring	Award of $500 each	$2,000.00	4
Dr. Tony and Bevely Nash-Lowe Non-Endowed Scholarship, in honor of Dr. Grace Tatem	Enrolled at GSU and in good academic standing; First-generation college graduate First year graduate student enrolled in the Master of Social Work Program In-state students originally from Louisiana; GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale	Fall and Spring	An award of $1,000.00 will be given to two (2) students annually for three consecutive years. The gift will be divided evenly between fall & spring semesters.	$2,000.00	2
Delta Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Non-Endowed Scholarship	Enrolled full-time at GSU and in good standing Member of Delta Iota, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. GPA of 2.5 or higher on 4.0 grading scale Demonstrate financial need	Fall and Spring	An award of $500	$1,500.00	3
Dr. Elizabeth Eagleson Non-Endowed Scholarship	Biology major with a premed concentration with an intention to apply to medical school to help with their MCAT costs and test prep; Priority will be given to residents of  DeSoto Parish with a second priority given next to students in St. Landry Parish Candidates must be a Junior Candidates must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale Candidates demonstrates a real financial need Write a 500-word essay sharing their academic goals for a career in medicine	Fall and Spring	Award of $1,000 each for (10) students	$10,000.00	10
AT&T Cloud of Success Scholarship	Must be enrolled full time at Grambling State University and in good standing GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 grading scale Must be majoring in Cloud Computing Sophomore, Junior or Senior	Fall and Spring	Award of $2,000	$16,000.00	8
Bernetta Ambres Memorial Scholarship.	Must be enrolled full time at Grambling State University and in good standing Must be a student at one of the participating Bernetta Ambres touring schools; Must be a second semester freshmen; Must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale; Should have a financial need. The scholarship is renewable.	Annually - Fall and Spring	(2) $1,000 awards	$2,000.00	2
Dr. Donald W. North Scholarship	Must be enrolled full time at Grambling State University and in good standing Must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale Should have a financial need	Annually	$2,000 each	$8,000.00	4
McCray-Dennis-Muse-Dangerfield-Sanders Non-Endowed Memorial Scholarship	Award open to undergraduate students Priority will be given to residents of Tangipahoa, St. Helena, Livingston, St. Tammany, and Washington parishes Enrolled full-time at Grambling State University and in good standing All academic area with priority to education majors Freshman or beyond GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale in their high school or major Priority given to recipients with low to middle income status Recipients must provide evidence of leadership skill, and/or community service experience Awards will be given to one or more student(s) in any given year, based on level of donations.	Fall	Award of $500 to 2 student.	$1,000.00	2
The Ward Robinson C'72 Finish Line Scholarship	Must be enrolled full-time at Grambling State University Eligible candidate must be U.S. citizens in their senior year One (1) female student in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems One (1) student that is a member of the band ( female) GPA of 2.5 and who is making satisfactory progress toward graduation Must have a financial need as determined by the program administrator Must be students, without financial intervention, would be unable to graduate from Grambling State University First preference will be given to seniors who have met all criteria for graduation and who are in their final semester of matriculation, followed by first semester seniors. Funds to a recipient is not automatically renewable and awards shall be evaluated and determined on an annual basis Grambling State University Vice President of Advancement will serve as program administrator for the scholarship and will select recipients based on the criteria	Fall and Spring	Award of $5,000 each to 1 student	$5,000.00	1
Crescent Clty Chapter Scholarship	Enrolled full-time at Grambling State University and a student in good standing; Graduating senior; (c) Resident from the Greater New Orleans area which will consist of the following parishes: Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaqueminés and St. Charles (Orleans and Jefferson Parishes will take priority Student must have a scholastic financial need and scholarship may be added to their financial aid package if necessary; and Maintain a 2.6 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale; Recipient will be required to attend at least one Crescent City Chapter event during the year scholarship is received.	Annually - Fall	(2) $2,000 awards	$4,000.00	2
Dr. Nanthalia W. McJamerson Non-End Scholarship Future Teacher Scholarship-Department of Curriculum and Instruction	Enrolled full-time at Grambling State University and in good standing Sophomore or junior 2.7 or higher GPA on a 4.0 grading scale Education major Member of an Education-related club	Fall or Spring	$500  each	$500.00	1
The Hopewell School Foundation, Inc. "Giving Back To The Future" Honoring Louis E. Flournoy, Naomi D. Ross, C. H. Shyne, Rufus Washington, Oscar Williams, Hopwell Faculty, and Staff Non-Endowed Scholarship	Candidate must have a relative (mother, father, grandparents) who graduated from either Dubach High School or Hopewell High School Must be a freshman If candidate is a first semester freshman, must have a high school GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale Must maintain a cumulative 2.5 during the semester Enrolled full-time at Grambling State University and in good standing Each recipient will be required to attend the Hopewell School Reunion Gala following the initial award.	Fall and Spring	The award is to be presented for the Fall and Spring in the amount of $250 each.	$500.00	1
Adidas Power of Sport Fund of Oregon Community Foundation	Must be enrolled full time at Grambling State University and in good standing Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale Should have a financial need with balance of $1,000.00	Spring	$1,000  for 10 students each for the Spring 2024	$10,000.00	10
Joe L. and Annie B. Kennedy Scholarship Fund	Must be enrolled full time at Grambling State University and in good standing Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale Must have financial need	Spring	$977 for 1 student	$977.00	1
Thomas Mansfield, T. L. Davis and Cleothis Jamerson Memorial Scholarship	Must be enrolled full-time at Grambling State University and in good standing Must major within the College of Business Must be a Freshman or Sophomore Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale.	Spring	$1500 each	$1,500.00	1
Jessie L. Burgess, Jr. Scholarship	Must be enrolled full-time at Grambling State University and in good standing Must be an incoming freshman Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 grading scale Must major in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity or Computer Information Systems	Spring	5 awards at $4500 each	$22,500.00	5
General Student Scholarship	Must be enrolled full-time at Grambling State University and in good standing Must be an African-American Female Must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology and/or Chemistry Must have graduated from a public high school in Chicago, IL Must be currently enrolled as rising Sophomore Must have a minimum 3.3 GPA in their major	Spring	1 award $250	$250.00	1
John & Evelyn Ford Crayton Non-Endowed Student Scholarship	Achievement of at least 2.3 high school grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Recipient must be a first semester freshmen. Recipient must be enrolled full time and in good standing. Recipient must be a resident of Morehouse or Natchitoches Parish. Recipient can be from Houston, Dallas, San Antonio or Gatesville, TX or from Pomona, CA or surrounding areas. Recipient resided in a single parent household Recipient maybe an ex-offender/drug addict. Recipient must have a desire to have a better. quality of life as demonstrated through an essay. These monies are intended for students who meet at least three of the criteria.	Spring	1 award $2,000	$2,000.00	1
63 Total Scholarships				$210,227.00	221

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Scholarship recipients are not allowed to exceed their financial aid cost of attendance. Awards will be reduced or cancelled to prevent an over-award.

Additional Information:

• GSU Online Scholarship Application
• House Bill 152 ACT377 Fund Application
• GSU Partners with Scholly - FREE Mobile Scholarship App
• S.M.A.R.T. Scholarship for Service Program
• Departmental Scholarships
• Departmental & State Stipends & Exemptions
• Private Scholarships