Louisiana Scholarships and State Grants

Louisiana families often focus on TOPS, but LOSFA also runs the need-based GO Grant, and both depend on filing the FAFSA. See both programs here with the Louisiana scholarships in our catalog, then use Next Scholar to check your fit and keep each application on track.

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Louisiana state aid from the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)

The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) runs the state programs below. Each line comes from the agency’s own page, checked October 24, 2026. Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)

Louisiana GO Grant

  • File a FAFSA and enroll at least half time at an eligible Louisiana institution.
  • Minimum annual award $300; maximum annual award $3,000.

Official Louisiana GO Grant page · Checked October 24, 2026

Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS)

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and meet minimum Core GPA requirements by award level at high school graduation.

Official Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) page · Checked October 24, 2026

Louisiana scholarships on file

21 public listings · page 1 of 1. Open now comes first, then the rest by name. Each card links to the award page and its official source.

Barksdale Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Scholarship · Barksdale Federal Credit Union · $1,500.00

Deadline on file: Postmarked on or before Friday, February 6, 2026

Official source

BESE Tuition Program for Teachers

Tuition waiver · Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education / LOSFA · Allows eligible teachers to enroll in courses at Louisiana colleges and universities at…

Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.

Official source

GO Youth ChalleNGe Grant (YCP)

Grant · Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) · Two-year award covering tuition at eligible Louisiana public postsecondary institutions…

Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.

Official source

Grand Lodge of Louisiana Masonic Home Educational Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship · Masonic Home Educational Foundation / Grand Lodge of Louisiana · See the official page

Deadline on file: February 28, 2026

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Kiwanis Club of Houma John Woodard Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship · Kiwanis Club of Houma · From $1,000.00

Deadline on file: April 13, 2026

Official source

Louisiana Chafee Educational and Training Voucher (ETV)

Grant · Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) · Up to $5,000

Deadline on file: File FAFSA (required annually); campus packaging per institution allocation — complete FAFSA early for maximum consideration (official mylosfa.la.gov)

Official source

Louisiana Geaux Teach Scholarship Program

Scholarship · Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) · Up to $5,000

Deadline on file: File FAFSA (required annually); campus packaging per institution allocation — complete FAFSA early for maximum consideration (official mylosfa.la.gov)

Official source

Louisiana GO Grant

Grant · Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) · $300.00–$3,000.00

Deadline on file: File FAFSA (required annually); campus packaging per institution allocation — complete FAFSA early for maximum consideration (official mylosfa.la.gov)

Official source

Louisiana National Guard Patriot Scholarship

Education benefit · Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) · Award equals mandatory fees charged; student must be eligible for the LA National Guard…

Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.

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M.J. Foster Promise Program

Scholarship · Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) · $1,600.00–$6,400.00

Deadline on file: Complete MJ Foster Promise application and FAFSA per LOSFA published cycle; check mylosfa.la.gov/mjfoster for current term deadlines (official LOSFA)

Official source

Regional Contract Program (RCP)

Tuition waiver · Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) · Program-specific contract award amounts vary by professional program/institution under…

Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.

Official source

Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship

Scholarship · Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) · $2,000.00–$3,000.00

Deadline on file: August 31, 2026

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SLEMCO Scholarship

Scholarship · Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation (SLEMCO) · $2,000.00

Deadline on file: May 14, 2026 at 4:30 p.m

Official source

Slidell Memorial Hospital Scholarship

Scholarship · Slidell Memorial Hospital · $1,000.00

Deadline on file: Packet must be postmarked by June 12, 2026

Official source

Strategies To Empower People (STEP)

Grant · Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) / Louisiana Works · Non-cash: textbooks. Pays postsecondary tuition and up to $300 for books and fees each…

Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.

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TOPS Excellence Award

Scholarship · LOSFA · Up to $12,000

Deadline on file: July 1 following the one-year anniversary of high school graduation

Official source

TOPS Honors Award

Scholarship · LOSFA · From $800.00

Deadline on file: July 1 following the one-year anniversary of high school graduation

Official source

TOPS Opportunity Award

Scholarship · Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) · Pays the TOPS Award Amount…

Deadline on file: July 1 following the one-year anniversary of high school graduation

Official source

TOPS Performance Award

Scholarship · LOSFA · From $400.00

Deadline on file: July 1 following the one-year anniversary of high school graduation

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TOPS Tech Award

Scholarship · LOSFA · From $300.00

Deadline on file: July 1 following the one-year anniversary of high school graduation

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TOPS Tech Early Start Award

Scholarship · Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) · $50.00–$600.00

Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.

Official source

Nearby states: Texas scholarships · Arkansas scholarships · Mississippi scholarships

Local scholarships · By state · First-generation scholarships · Military-connected scholarships · Scholarships for students with disabilities · STEM scholarships · High school seniors · TEACH Grant

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Questions

What state aid does Louisiana offer for college?

The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) runs Louisiana GO Grant, Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS). File a FAFSA and enroll at least half time at an eligible Louisiana institution. Minimum annual award $300; maximum annual award $3,000.

Where do I confirm the rules for Louisiana GO Grant?

On the official Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) page: https://mylosfa.la.gov/paying-for-college/scholarships-grants/go-grant/. Rules and dates change each year, so read that page before you apply.

Are there other Louisiana state programs on this page?

Yes. This page also covers Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS), each with its official link.

Public pages show catalog facts only — name, sponsor, listed amount, deadline on file, and the official URL. No student names, essays, or packets.