APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of December, 2023
Scholarship Summary:
Prospective domestic freshmen, with a strong record of high academic achievement, leadership, and service, are nominated for consideration through the admissions process into LSU, for the top merit-based scholarships. These elite awards offer a full cost of attendance for four years, as well as an unprecedented level of funding for enrichment experiences.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must;
i. Demonstrate strong record of high academic achievement, leadership, and service
ii. Be in the top 10% of the incoming freshmen
Value of Scholarship:
The LSU Top Merit-Based Scholarships are valued as follows;
a. Stamps Scholarship recipients will receive the following:
- Full cost of attendance for four years (covers tuition, fees, room & board, books, supplies, etc.)
- Louisiana resident value: approx. $33,000 per year
- Non-Louisiana resident value: approx. $50,000 per year
- A potential $14,000 for enrichment experiences
- The opportunity to earn up to an additional $1,550 per year by participating in the President's Future Leaders in Research Program
- A one-time use $1,100 laptop stipend
b. The President's Alumni Scholars Award recipients will receive the following:
- Full cost of attendance for four years (covers tuition, fees, room & board, books, supplies, etc.)
- Louisiana resident value: approx. $33,000 per year
- Non-Louisiana resident value: approx. $50,000 per year
- $2,000 study abroad stipend
- The opportunity to earn up to an additional $1,550 per year by participating in the President's Future Leaders in Research Program
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
a. Prospective students must complete their application to the university through the Common Application, and submit all required documentation by the scholarship priority deadline, December 15, to be considered for the Stamps Scholars and President's Alumni Scholars Programs.
b. Students who are selected as semifinalists will be notified in January and will be asked to submit an essay and resume.
c. Semifinalists' essays and resumes will be reviewed, and finalists will be selected in late January and invited to attend Scholars Weekend, where they will participate in an in-person interview.
d. Scholars weekend activities and interviews will be held on LSU's campus in March 10-11, 2024
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Louisiana State University Top Merit-Based Scholarships Page.