Louisiana Scholarships
Living or studying in Louisiana qualifies you for scholarships that most students never see: statewide awards restricted to LA residents, where the applicant pool is a fraction of any national contest. These verified awards sit on top of the national scholarships and Louisiana's own state aid programs, so treat them as one layer of a larger funding plan.
- Open scholarships
- 2
- Median award
- $5,000
- Largest award
- $5,000
- Next deadline
- Feb 5
Carolyn Wilson Dialysis Patient Scholarship
Up to $5,000Annual: July 15Residents of Arkansas, Louisiana, or Oklahoma diagnosed with end-stage renal disease who are currently on dialysis or are kidney transplant recipients and demonstrate financial need may apply. One scholarship of up to $5,000 per academic year covers tuition at higher-education or vocational programs. Funding may renew for one additional year based on academic performance and fund availability. Submit a statement of purpose, a reference from a nephrology professional, and the application. Funds are paid directly to the educational institution.
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Amount variesDue Feb 5, 2027U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores under age 20 and residing in eligible states or the District of Columbia may apply. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA (high school seniors) or 2.75 GPA (college students), plus demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and financial need. Award amounts vary based on need and may renew for up to four academic years. Complete the application with details on honors, leadership, community service, financial need, and future goals. Funds must be used at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Student-athletes in intercollegiate sports and exclusively online students are ineligible. The Jimmy Rane Foundation has awarded hundreds of scholarships to help deserving students pursue college educations.
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Common questions
How many Louisiana scholarships are there?
Award Scholar currently lists 2 verified scholarships for Louisiana students, with amounts and deadlines checked against each sponsor's official page. The median award is around $5,000, and the largest reaches $5,000.
What Louisiana financial aid exists beyond scholarships?
Louisiana runs its own aid programs, including TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) and GO Grant, administered by Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance. File the FAFSA (July 1, 2027 (filing by February 1, 2026 is recommended).) to unlock them, then stack private scholarships on top. See the full Louisiana financial aid guide for deadlines and eligibility.
Can Louisiana students also win national scholarships?
Yes. Statewide awards restrict the applicant pool to Louisiana residents, which improves your odds, but they are one layer. Most winning students combine state-restricted awards, national scholarships that match their profile, and state aid.
When is the next deadline?
The next verified deadline in this group is February 5, 2027. Deadlines are spread across the whole year, so a miss is never fatal — new windows open every month.