Scholarship Program
The Southern University System Foundation Scholarship program provides significant financial support for high achieving SU students. The scholarships are available at all five campuses: Southern University Agriculture and Extension Center, Southern University Baton Rouge, Southern University Law Center, Southern University New Orleans, and Southern University Shreveport.
Our scholarships are categorized as endowed and non-endowed scholarships.
An ENDOWED scholarship is a scholarship where the benefactor(s) has made a contribution(s) to an assigned scholarship fund where the original contribution(s) remain intact. The scheduled investment income from the aforementioned contribution(s) are then used to make annual scholarship award determinations.
A NON-ENDOWED scholarship is a scholarship where the benefactor(s) makes a regular contribution(s) to an assigned scholarship fund. The contributions are then used to make annual scholarship award determinations.
Scholarship Application Timeline
Academic Year 2024-2025
Scholarship Application Open: December 4, 2023
Application Close: January 19, 2024
Foundation Trustee Review: January 25, 2024
Award Notifications Sent: February 15
Disbursements Schedule:
August 12-16, 2024 (Fall) and January 6-10, 2025 (Spring)
Endowed Scholarships
A.Z. Young Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: John Breaux Department: Various Code: E025 Summary of Criteria: The recipient shall be a full-time student at Southern University who is majoring in history, political science, mass communication, sociology, psychology or public administration. The recipient must be a citizen of the United States, a resident or native of Louisiana, and must be a sophomore or higher. The recipient shall also have a true financial need and maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Average Award: Not Available
Alice and Adrian L Wallace Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: A&A Wallace Department: Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science Code: E96 Summary of Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time student at SUBR; sophomore or higher; maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA; demonstrate leadership and financial need after financial aid fully accepted. Multiple Awards.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Scholarship – SUBR
Type: Endowed Benefactor: AKA Foundation Department: All Majors Code: E095 Summary of Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate students attending SUBR, good academic standing; evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Scholarship – SUNO
Type: Endowed Benefactor: AKA Foundation Department: All Majors Code: E104 Summary of Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate students attending SUNO, good academic standing; evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Scholarship – SUSLA
Type: Endowed Benefactor: AKA Foundation Department: All Majors Code: E104 Summary of Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate students attending SUSLA, good academic standing; evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Artis Davenport II Memorial Endowed Scholarship at SUNO
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Anonymous Department: SUNO majors Code: E092 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a graduate of a high school in Orleans or Jefferson Parishes and attend SU New Orleans campus; maintain a 3.2 GPA or higher; Sophomore or higher to qualify; Exhibit leadership and financial need. Renewable if criteria is maintained, student must apply annually.
Average Award: Up to $8,000 per year
Ben Johnson Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Johnson Family Department: Various Code: E012 Summary of Criteria: The recipient shall be a full-time incoming student or continuing student having graduated from a Louisiana High School, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher. The recipient shall have a financial need.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Brenda & Lennel Greg Paul Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Brenda & Lennel Paul Department: History Department, SUBR Code: E029 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be an SUBR student with verifiable financial needs, maintain a 2.5 GPA, must be in good standing with the University, provide character reference letter, and must be a sophomore or junior. Recommendation must be by department chairman and two designees.
Average Award: Up to $1,250 per year Contact at (225) 771-3260
City National Bank Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: City National Bank Department: Business Code: E005 Summary of Criteria: The recipient shall be a full-time incoming student or continuing student having graduated from a Louisiana High School, maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA or higher. The recipient shall have a financial need and submit a narrative that demonstrates leadership skills through extracurricular activities or community activities.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Clyde and Carrie W. McHenry Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Clyde and Carrie W. McHenry Department: Various Code: E058 Summary of Criteria: This scholarship is awarded to an incoming high school graduate who plans to enroll in a four-year baccalaureate degree program at the Southern University Baton Rouge campus. The recipient shall be a graduating high school senior and demonstrate significant financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. The student must also prove that she/he is a first-generation college student and have a GPA of 3.0 or above and an ACT score of 21 or its SAT equivalent. The student must also exhibit leadership ability through extracurricular or community service activities.
Average Award: Up to $5,000 per year
College of Engineering BP 1, 2, & 3
Type: Endowed Benefactor: BP Corporation North America (Larry Thomas GM) Department: College of Engineering, SUBR Code: Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be either an incoming SUBR freshmen who has a 23 or above ACT score or a cumulative score of 1497 or higher on the SAT or a current SUBR student with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Average Award: Up to $2,000 per year
Cynthia N. Clemmons Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Myrtle E. David Department: Visual and Performing Arts, SUBR Code: E002 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a sophomore or junior level student in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Southern University Baton Rouge and planning a career in piano or vocal music with a 3.0 GPA or better. Student must be a citizen of the United States, have a financial need, and must be an SU Student and a DeBose Piano Competition Contestant of Highest Achievement College Level VB.
Average Award: Not Available
Diageo Endowed Scholarship – SUBR-SUNO-SUSLA
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Diageo N.A. Inc Department: All Majors; All campuses Code: E99 Summary of Criteria: Diageo North America Inc established a scholarship fund to support students systemwide. Recipients must be full-time in good academic standing with no code violations, currently enrolled pursuing a degree in any major, but preference will be given to Chemistry, Communications, Engineering and Marketing majors, and must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher to be selected. Multiple Awards.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Dr. George E. Robinson Jr Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Gwendolyn J. Robinson Department: Agriculture & Home Economics, SUBR first time freshmen. Code: Summary of Criteria: Recipient must have be accepted and enrolled in SUBR as a full-time student at the undergraduate level, declare a major in agriculture with an animal science concentration, complete and submit an application to the College of Agricultural, Family and Consumers Science by March 1. In addition, the recipient must have earned a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in high school courses for seven semesters and a score of 21 or higher on the ACT or equivalent SAT, and meet other requirements consistent with the SUS System policies.
Average Award: Up to $1,500 per year
Earline Jacques Knox Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Yamai Taina Knox Department: All Majors Code: E115 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a graduate of an E Baton Rouge high school, full-time undergraduate in good standing; maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher; provide evidence of financial need; demonstrate community involvement. Renewable if criteria met and student applies.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Emma C. Glynn & Joseph R. Glynn Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Emma C. & Joseph R. Glynn Department: College of Education Code: E008 Summary of Criteria: Recipient must be admitted to SUBR as a full-time student at the undergraduate level, have earned a 2.3 GPA or better in high school for at least six semesters or maintain a 2.0 GPA or better, and student must have a financial need.
Average Award: Up to $2,000 per year
Evelyn M. Adams Scholars
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Evelyn M Adams Department: Social Work Code: E117 Summary of Criteria: The scholarship supports a male student, junior classification, majoring in social work attending SUBR. The scholar must provide evidence of an ACT score of 23 or higher or SAT equivalent; maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher. Recipient must demonstrate leadership, provide evidence of financial need, and be currently involved in community outreach and student organizations. Renewable if criteria met and applied.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Georgia Caesar Mckay and George Mckay Jr, Memorial Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Gail Nell McKay Department: English/Liberal Arts Code: E090 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must attend SUBR campus, member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc preferred; recipient to provide evidence of high school and/or undergraduate minimum 3.2 GPA. Recipient must provide evidence of financial need and a statement that they are from a single-parent household.
Average Award: Not Available
Irving J. & Darlene A. Matthews College of Business Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Irving J. & Darlene A. Matthews Department: College of Business, SUBR Code: E015B Summary of Criteria: Student must be an African-American incoming male freshmen with a demonstrated financial and social need, be a full-time student on the Baton Rouge campus, provide a written statement of educational goals, produce two letters of recommendations; matriculate in a department within the College of Business, must have a minimum ACT score of 18 or a 3.0 GPA for the last two years of high school, must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four years as long as student maintains a 2.5 GPA or above.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Irving J. & Darlene A. Matthews College of Engineering Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Irving J. & Darlene A. Matthews Department: College of Engineering, SUBR Code: 5015A Summary of Criteria: Student must be an African-American incoming male freshmen with a demonstrated financial and social need, be a full-time student on the Baton Rouge campus, provide a written statement of educational goals, produce two letters of recommendations to probe for character traits, values and motivation; matriculate in a department within the College of Engineering, must have a minimum ACT score of 18 or a 3.0 GPA for the last two years of high school, must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four years as long as student maintains a 2.5 GPA or above.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Jack Binion/MBE Incubator Endowed Scholarship SUSLA
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Lacy M. Johnson- -Jack Binion Incubator Fund INC Department: SUSLA Business, SUBR Code: E010 Summary of Criteria: Recipient must be a student at Southern University Shreveport, Female Business Major, and have a 3.0 GPA or better.
Average Award: Up to $2,000 per year
Josie Dugue’ Lain Endowed Scholarship of Higher Education
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Josie Dugue’ Lain Department: STEM Code: E045 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a resident of Louisiana, a full-time student with a major in a STEM curriculum; must have demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid, and must have a cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher. The award is renewable if the recipient maintains the above criteria but must reapply each year. For more information about the benefactor visit: JDLSCHOLARSHIP.ORG. Multiple awards (2).
Average Award: Up to $1,500 per year
Kathleen S. Anderson Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Milbank Memorial Fund Department: MPA SUBR Code: E098 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a SUBR Master of Public Administration student who aspires to a career in public service. They must submit two letters of recommendation with one from an employer and another being from a faculty member; provide a short narrative on the effect this financial support will have on their life and career.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Knights of Peter Claver Council #119 Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Knights of Peter Claver Council #119 Department: Various Code: E047 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a resident of the North Iberville area, Iberville Parish, LA which includes the municipalities of Grosse Tete, Maringouin, and Rosedale, La. The recipient intends to attend college/university as a full-time undergraduate student, must submit a high school transcript with a current 2.8 GPA or higher, must submit a current ACT score of 20 or higher, and provide a letter demonstrating need for financial assistance with undergraduate college/university’s tuition and fees. Tuition assistance shall be provided for freshmen year only.
Average Award: Up to $1,500 per year
Lee Harold Carmichael “Peyback” Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Anonymous Department: Various Code: E086 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full time SUBR sophomore with an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher. Student must demonstrate a financial need for this scholarship and be active in community service activities.
Average Award: Up to $8,000 per year
Lolalisa DeCarlo King Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: David Clark Department: Various Code: E057 Summary of Criteria: The recipient shall be an active member of the Beta Psi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The recipient must provide a one page short essay as part of their application demonstrating their community service centered qualities. The recipient must be a full-time student attending Southern University and A&M College with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The scholarship is renewable if the recipient maintains the above criteria.
Average Award: Not Available
Louis Brock Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Virgie Brock – SU Alumni St. Louis Chapter Department: Various Code: E001 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be an incoming SUBR student who attended a high school located in the greater St. Louis area. The recipient must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, have some participation in physical fitness either on a sports team and/or participation in regular physical education classes will be sufficient.
Average Award: Up to $5,000 per year
Mark and Dawn Malveaux Endowed Scholarship – COB
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Malveaux Family Department: Business Majors Code: E094 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate students attending SUBR; sophomore or higher; with good academic standing; maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher; be Pell Grant eligible; a 1st generation college student; and provide evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Mary Meadors Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Meadors Family Department: Various Code: E013 Summary of Criteria: Summary of Criteria: The recipient shall be a full-time incoming student or continuing student having graduated from a Louisiana High School, maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA or higher. The recipient shall have a financial need and submit a narrative that demonstrates leadership skills through extracurricular activities or community activities.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Melvin and Sylvia Sanders Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Melvin and Sylvia Sanders Department: Various Code: E031 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time minority student from Louisiana at SUBR with a 3.0 GPA or higher, be of good moral character, and demonstrates leadership ability and financial need.
Average Award: Up to $1,500 per year
NAUW Scholar SUNO
Type: Endowed Benefactor: National Association of University Women-New Orleans Branch Department: All Majors Code: E111 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a current female student who is a resident of Louisiana enrolled full-time at SUNO. The recipient must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; demonstrate leadership; provide evidence of financial need; and evidence of community or organizational involvement. The recipient is required to write a thank you letter to the donor that includes a brief description of her career plans. Renewable up to 2 years maintaining criteria.
Average Award: Not available
Paul & Norma Duell Memorial Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Heishma and Paula Northern, Stephanie Duell Department: All Majors Code: E110 Summary of Criteria: Student applicants must be a resident EBR, WBR, or Rapides Parish, Louisiana; Student must demonstrate leadership; provide evidence of financial need; community or organization involvement for past 12 months; Minimum a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Student to submit a one-page essay entitled, “The Importance of Education of Me’ or “Importance of Education for Economic Growth in a Community”.
Average Award: Up to $5,000 per year
Picou Family Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Monique Picou Department: Engineering Code: E082 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a current full-time Southern University Baton Rouge (SUBR) student; demonstrate a financial need after accepting all awards as provided by the Office of Student Financial Aid; maintain a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.75 on 4.0 grade scale; pursuing a degree in the College of Engineering for past 2 years; Junior or Senior classification at time of award; Donor may require finalist to submit a short essay before selection is completed; The award is renewable if the recipient maintains the above criteria, must reapply to be considered. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $2,500 per year
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity INC Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: National Chapter Department: Varies Code: E042 Summary of Criteria: This scholarship is for a member of Beta Sigma Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled at SUBR, minimum GPA 2.5, in good standing with the school and fraternity. Chapter advisor and/or National designee to select recipient from list of applicants.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Percy and Eva Butler Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Eva M. & Percy E. Butler Sr. Department: College of Education, SUBR Code: E049 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must have completed high school in an Iberville Parish school, or West Baton Rouge Parish school and be pursuing a degree in a major in the SUBR College of Education. The student must be a full-time undergraduate, and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The award is renewable if the recipient maintains the above criteria.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Rev Dr Alvin E Miller and Rita Watson Johnson
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Alvin E Miller Sr D Min Department: Teacher Education Code: E112 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a low-income African American student, majoring in the College of Education with a commitment to teach in public education and maintain a 2.3 GPA or higher. Preference will be given to applicants that are male, ROTC participants, student athletes and individuals native to Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, or Treasure Coast of Florida. The recipient must demonstrate leadership, financial needs as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid, community, or organization involvement.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Sandy Bonhomme Snedecor Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Dr. Sonya J. Snedecor Department: STEM Code: E046 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time freshmen or above student at SUBR majoring in a STEM curriculum, and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA or above. Special consideration will be given to those demonstrating financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Average Award: Up to $2,500 per year
SU Class of 1967 Honors Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Class Officers Deamer and Ware Department: Various Code: E051 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be an incoming or continuing full-time student at SUBR and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. They must demonstrate community service and extracurricular school involvement and demonstrate a financial need.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Todd and Gwen Graves Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Todd and Gwen Graves Department: College of Business Code: Summary of Criteria: The recipient shall be a fulltime student attending SUBR and be pursuing a degree within the College of Business. The recipient must be classified as a freshman or above with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The recipient must also demonstrate the financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid. The award is renewable if the recipient maintains the above criteria. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $2,500 per year
W.E. “Bill” Tucker Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Bill Tucker Department: Finance Code: S030 Summary of Criteria: Recipient must be either an incoming freshman must have a 3.0 g.p.a. or higher, ACT 22 or above or compatible SAT score; or a current SUS with a 3.2 GPA or higher majoring in Business Finance. The recipient must demonstrate leadership and/or community service or extracurricular school involvement; and must have a financial need.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Winford Roan, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Type: Endowed Benefactor: Winford Sr., and Lucille Roan Department: Various Code: E004 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a SUBR full-time student and have a 2.5 GPA or above, be in good standing, and demonstrate a financial need.
Average Award: Not Available
Non-Endowed Scholarships
ACS-HACH Land Grant Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: American Chemical Society Department: Education/Chemistry Code: 0020 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 grade scale, be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and have a declared major in Chemistry and demonstrated a commitment to become to become a high school chemistry teacher. The recipient must commit to submit a brief annual written statement to the Donor describing their career status for the first five years following graduation. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $10,000 per year
AEA Foundation Dancing Dolls Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: P Allen Sr Department: All Majors Code: SC080 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student attending SUBR; current member of the dancing dolls team; in good academic standing; maintain minimum 2.5 or higher GPA; evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds. Multiple Awards.
Average Award: Up to $2,000 per year
AEA Foundation Gold N Bluez Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: P Allen Sr Department: All Majors Code: SC080 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student attending SUBR; current member of the Gold n Bluez dance team; in good academic standing; maintain minimum 2.5 or higher GPA; evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds. Multiple Awards.
Average Award: Up to $2,000 per year
Anna M. Jones Scholar-1880 Society Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Anna M Jones Department: Varies Code: 0121 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be either an incoming freshman with a 23 or above ACT score or comparable SAT score or a current SUS student with a 3.2 GPA or higher. The recipient must demonstrate leadership and/or community service or extracurricular school involvement; and must have a financial need. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $1,800 per year
Arlana Janell Miller Memorial Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Janice Tappin-Miller Department: All Majors Special Group: Active Cheerleader Code: SC091 Summary of Criteria: This scholarship is to memorialize the legacy of Arlana Janell Miller. The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate SUBR student active on cheerleader squad; have an unmet need and zero estimated family support per FAFSA reporting.
Average Award: Up to $2,000 per year
ASPIRE SCHOLARSHIP
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Southern U Deltas Department: All majors Code: SU0177 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must attend SUBR; maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA; provide evidence of their financial need; be full time status; be active and involved in community activities. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $2,000 per year
BILLIE FRANCES STOVES JONES SCHOLARSHIP
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Billie Jones Estate Department: Secondary Education Code: C003 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must attend SUBR; be a native of Shreveport, LA; classification (junior or senior in award semesters); majoring in secondary education; be a full time student with a 3.0 GPA or higher; demonstrate leadership and/or community service involvement; and provide evidence of their financial need. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $2,000 per year
Browns Group Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: James and Betty Brown Department: College of Business Code: 0040 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be full time at SUBR or SUS in good standing with the university and have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Preference will be given to applicants that are residents of Houstons, Texas or North Webster Parish, Louisiana preferred. Special consideration will be given to those demonstrating financial needs.
Average Award: Up to $500 per year
Carey Family Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Carey Family Department: All Majors Code: Summary of Criteria: The Carey Family has established this scholarship for first generation students majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The recipient must demonstrate leadership, provide evidence of financial need, community and/or organization involvement and maintain a GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Average Award: Up to $2,000 per year
Caroline Francois, Eola Mae, and Blanche Minerva Jones Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Thurston Jones Department: Various Code: 051 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a Top Jags Woman student meeting the Honors College/Timbuktu Academy eligibility requirements and be classified as a college sophomore.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Chris and Katie Bakken Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Chris and Katie Bakken Department: Electrical Engineering Code: 0046 Summary of Criteria: Candidates must be fulltime students in good standing in the Electrical Engineering department at SUBR. Candidates must have an overall 2.5 GPA or higher. Candidates must demonstrate a financial need for this scholarship. Students applications will be reviewed by Professor Fred Lacy, for more details email: fred_lacy@subr.edu, 225.771.2541. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $2,500 per year
Cleo Perry Sr Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Gwen K Perry-Honore Department: Mathematics Code: S044 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be either an incoming freshman with a 3.0 or higher gpa, ACT 22 or above or compatible SAT score or a current SUS student with a 3.2 GPA or higher. The recipient must demonstrate leadership, community service, and/or extracurricular school involvement; and have a financial need.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Cornelius and Gragulee Smith Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Alton Smith Department: All Majors Code: E56 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student attending SUBR, be in good academic standing; maintain minimum 2.5 or higher GPA; evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds. Renewable if the recipient maintains criteria and applies.
Average Award: Up to $3,000 per year
Darjean Jones Wines Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Chauncey Jones, MD and Dawna Jones, PhD Department: Agricultural Sciences Code: AG01 Summary of Criteria: The Darjean Jones Wines continuing education scholarship supports students majoring in agricultural sciences. The recipient must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at Southern University; enroll full-time and submit a resume. Applicant selection will include an interview, an essay (question to be provided if selected) and donor programs. Direct inquiries or questions to robert_easly@suagcenter.com.
Average Up to $3,000 annually
David James Jordan SR and David James Jordan Jr Memorial Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Jeanie & Juan Jones Department: Various Code: E074 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must attend SUBR campus, maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher; be a sophomore or higher undergraduate student; with the exception of a member of golf team may who may be a freshman. The recipient must submit a Short essay answering the question of “what is the importance of giving back after graduating?”
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Derrick S Pugh Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Derrick S Pugh Department: All Majors Code: SC101 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student attending SUBR, in good academic standing; be a graduate of a high school in the state of Georgia or have grown up in Georgia; and selected by the Jaguar Foundation of Atlanta, GA or SUSF committee; evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Dow Alumni Scholarship Fund
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Dow Chemicals Department: Various Code: E040 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be either an incoming freshman maintaining a minimum 2.7 GPA or better and be accepted into the SU System, and be set to graduate from an accredited Louisiana high school. If currently a student in the SU System, the recipient must be a Louisiana high school graduate. The student must be a minority, first generation student, U.S. Citizen and be matriculating towards first undergraduate degree and indicate a financial need.
Average Award: Not Available
Dr. Nodie M. Washington Chemistry Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Dr Nodie M Washington Department: Chemistry Code: 0045 Summary Of Criteria: The recipient must be a sophomore or higher, Chemistry major with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Applicants may contact the Chemistry department, Conrad_Jones@subr.edu for more details.
Average Award: Up to $2,500 per year
Dr Milton L Cofield STEM Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: The Cofield Family Department: STEM Code: SC102 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a graduate of Natchitoches Central High School LA or another high school from Natchitoches Parish majoring in science, technology, engineering, or math with the College of Engineering. The recipient must be either an incoming freshman at SUBR with a 3.0 GPA or a current SUBR student maintaining a 3.2 GPA at the time of application. The recipient should demonstrate leadership through involvement and activity with student clubs, societies, or community service initiatives and provide evidence of financial need.
Average Award: Up to $2,500 per year
Ego and Cassandra Hayes Scholar- 1880 Society Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Ego and Cassandra Hayes Department: Various Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be either an incoming freshman with a 23 or above ACT score or comparable SAT score or a current SUS student with a 3.2 GPA or higher. The recipient must demonstrate leadership and/or community service or extracurricular school involvement and have a financial need. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $2,500 per year
ENBRIDGE PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Enbridge Inc Department: Various Code: S000 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must either attend SUBR; identify as Black, African American or Afro Latinx or be an incoming freshmen must have minimum 21 ACT or SAT 1030+ equivalent. All applicants must have a 3.00 GPA or higher; maintain full time enrollment of 12 credit hours or more per semester to remain eligible; must be active and involved in extra curriculum activities outside of the classroom; must provide evidence of their financial need based on FAFSA results. Multiple awards
Average Award: Up to $2,500 per year
Entergy Louisiana Scholar- 1880 Society Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Entergy Louisiana Department: Various Code: 0121 Summary of Criteria: The recipient may be either an incoming freshman with a 23 or above ACT score or comparable SAT score or a current SUS student with a 3.2 GPA or higher. The recipient must demonstrate leadership and/or community service or extracurricular school involvement; and must have a financial need. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $2,500 per year
Golden Roots Annuitant Club Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Golden Roots Annuitant Club/ExxonMobil Department: Various Code: 0014 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must maintain at least a 2.8 GPA, be a resident of the State of Louisiana, be enrolled full-time at SUBR, an undergraduate student, and have a remaining financial need after receiving grants or scholarship aid, based on the FAFSA information, and the expected family contribution. EXCLUSIONS: Student athletes, students who are relatives of ExxonMobil employees or annuitants cannot qualify for this scholarship, neither the donor nor any member of their extended family may benefit from the scholarship funds. A signed certification statement will be required to state the recipient meets the above criteria prior to selection. Renewable if recipient meets criteria. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Houston Community Ambassadors Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Hammond and Lewis Group Department: College of Ag, Business, Nursing, Sciences Code: S084 Summary of Criteria: The recipient shall be a full-time student attending Southern University, and from the Greater Houston, TX area. The recipient must be pursuing a degree within the College of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Science, College of Business, College of Nursing and Allied Health or College of Sciences and Engineering. The student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and is expected to possess good character, demonstrate leadership, and be active in community volunteerism. This award will be based on merit, however special consideration will be given to those demonstrating financial needs.
Average Award: Up to $2,000 per year
Human Nutrition & Food Department
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Dr. Celeste Clark Department: Food and Nutrition, SUBR Code: C011 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a SUBR sophomore studying dietetics and/or food management and in good academic standing, maintain a 3.0 GPA or above, have completed freshman year and be in the second semester of freshman year when applying; and must be willing to be advised and mentored during curricula study. Recipients who transfer from Dietetics/Nutrition, Food Management or into another college will no longer be eligible to receive the scholarship.
Average Award: Up to $5,000 per year
Jefferson Parish Residents Scholarship Fund – SUNO
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Jefferson Parish City Council Department: All Majors Code: SNO10 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student attending SUNO; must be a resident of Jefferson Parish; be in good academic standing; have an unmet need and zero estimated family support per FAFSA reporting. Special priority will be given to children aging out of foster care and veterans. Recipient must participate in one leadership development activity hosted by the SUNO students suited for a successful career service center each semester. Multiple awards – 12 annually.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Jimmie Charles Copeland Memorial Scholarship SUNO
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Charlton Copeland Department: All Majors Code: SC101 Summary of Criteria: In memory of Jimmie Copeland, this scholarship will support a non-traditional student at SUNO. The recipient must be a SUNO undergraduate seeking a first undergraduate degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Joshua Hayward Burnett Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Joshua Hayward Burnett Department: Various Code: 0034 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a fulltime SUBR undergraduate student, a graduate of an Ascension Parish, Louisiana high school, and must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Special consideration will be given to those demonstrating financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid. The award is renewable if the recipient maintains the above criteria
Average Award: Up to $2,500 per year
Kelvin W. & Felica W. Coney Scholarships
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Kelvin W. & Felica W. Coney Department: Engineering Summary of Criteria: This scholarship is awarded to an incoming high school graduate who plans to enroll in a four-year baccalaureate degree program at SUBR. The recipient shall be a graduating high school senior and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. The recipient must also prove that she/he has a GPA of 3.0 or above and an ACT cumulative score of 21 or its SAT cumulative equivalent of 1060. The recipient must also exhibit leadership ability through extracurricular or community service activities. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $3,000 per year
Lake Charles Alumni Chapter Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Lake Charles Alumni Department: Varies Code: 0000 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a graduate of area high school in Calcasieu Parish; either an incoming freshman or current freshman, sophomore or junior with 2.8 GPA or higher attending SUBR; demonstrate financial aid need; and show community service involvement.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Larry Jene Oby Jr Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Calandra Murry Department: Engineering Code: SC042 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student attending SUBR, resident of Louisiana; in good academic standing; maintain minimum 3.0 or higher GPA; and provide evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Laura Dunbar Netter Memorial Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Amy D Netter Department: All Majors Code: SC086 Summary of Criteria: The recipient will be a full-time undergraduate student attending SUBR, in good academic standing; maintain minimum 2.75 or higher GPA; be a graduate from West Feliciana high school or Southern Lab; and provide evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds. Renewable if the recipient maintains criteria and applies. Short narrative may be requested by donor.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Leon E. Valdry Scholar- 1880 Society Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Leon E. Valdry Department: Various Code: 0121 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be either an incoming freshman with a 23 or above ACT score or comparable SAT score or a current SUS student applicant with a 3.2 GPA or higher. The recipient must demonstrate leadership, community service and/or extracurricular school involvement. The recipient must have a financial need. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $1,800 per year
Lorena Jack Chavis & Family Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Lorena Jack Chavis Department: Elementary Education, SUBR Code: 0035 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time student at SUBR, must be pursuing a teacher candidate majoring in Elementary Education and will receive a teacher certification in both Elementary and Special Education, must be of good moral character, demonstrate leadership ability and financial need, and must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Average Award: Up to $500 per year
Macqueline Jenkins Joseph Scholarship Fund
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Joseph and Jenkins Families and friends Department: All Majors Code: SC100 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time student entering his or her junior year at SUBR, have a 2.9 GPA or higher, provide a statement of community service during freshman and sophomore years, and must attest that he/she has complied with the university standards of conduct. The recipient must demonstrate leadership, financial need, community, or organization involvement.
Average Award: Up to $1000 per year
Marcus T. Gray Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Anonymous Department: All Majors Code: S085 Summary of Criteria: The scholarship is awarded every two years. The recipients must be 2 incoming freshmen who graduated from a high school in Jackson, MS. The recipient must have a minimum 2.5 GPA; maintain full-time status, and be in good standing with the University throughout their eligibility period (2 years). The recipient must be eligible to receive the federal pell grant for both years of their eligibility period.
Average Award: Up to $7,500 per year
Marino Casem Memorial Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Alliant Ins Department: Business Code: E97 Summary of Criteria: This scholarship is honoring the Godfather of Black college football, Marino Casem. Recipient but be full-time undergraduate student attending SUBR; good academic standing; maintain minimum 3.0 or higher GPA; evidence of remaining financial need as determined by the office of financial aid. Renewable if recipient maintains the criteria and applies.
Average Award: Up to $2,000 per year
Milton L. Beard Memorial Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Cynthia Beard Department: Business Code: SC90 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must major in College of Business; with a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate leadership, community, or organization involvement, and provide evidence of financial need.
Average Award: Up to $1,000
Norman Joseph St Amant III Memorial Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Norman St Amant Jr & Leon Tarver Department: Varies Code: 0071 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a SUBR full time student with a 3.2 GPA or above, demonstrating leadership, community service involvement and have a financial need.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Nutrien Company
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Nutrien Company Department: Engineering, Chemistry Code: SC98 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time engineering student or chemistry major attending SUBR and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Multiple Awards.
Average Award: Up to $2,000
Penn Entertainment
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Justin Carter Department: Engineering, Business, Allied Health Code: SC92 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must major in a STEM disciplines in the School of Engineering, Allied Health, and Business. The recipient must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and be in good academic standing. Renewable for up to 5 years maintaining criteria. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $3,000 per year
Reed-Leonard Memorial Scholarship – 1
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Burke Reed Department: Education – Senior only Code: SC087 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student attending SUBR, be in good academic standing; maintain minimum 2.3 or higher GPA; be a Senior education major; and have evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds.
Average Award: Up to $1,500 per year
Reed-Leonard Memorial Scholarship – 2
Type Non-Endowed Benefactor: Burke Reed Department: Education – Junior only Code: SC087 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student attending SUBR, be in good academic standing; maintain minimum 2.3 or higher GPA; be a Junior education major; and have evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds.
Average Award: Up to $750 per year
Reed-Leonard Memorial Scholarship – 3
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Burke Reed Department: All Majors Code: SC087 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student attending SUBR; be in good academic standing; maintain minimum 2.3 or higher GPA; and have evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds.
Average Award: Up to $500 per year
RISE SCHOLARSHIP
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Southern U Deltas Department: All Majors Code: SU0177 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must attend SUBR; maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA; must provide evidence of their financial need; full time status; and be active and involved in community activities. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Robert Henry Lee Athletic Scholarship Fund
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Patricia Washington Department: College of Education and/or Athletic Department, SUBR Code: 0015 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time SUBR student and either a student athletic or physical education major, must be of good moral character, demonstrates leadership ability,financial need, and maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
SOAR – ALPHA TAU MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Southern U Deltas Department: All Majors Code: SU0177 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a currently enrolled full-time student and an active member of Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $3,000 per year
SU Class of 1968 Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Class of 1968 Department: All Majors Code: SC Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student attending SUBR, be in good academic standing; maintain minimum 2.5 or higher GPA; evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds. Renewable if the recipient maintains criteria and applies.
Average Award: Up to $2,500 per year
SUS Foundation – 1880 Society Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: SUS Foundation Department: Various Code: 0121 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be either an incoming freshman with a 23 or above ACT score or comparable SAT score or a current SUS student applicants with a 3.2 GPA or higher. The recipient must demonstrate leadership, community service and/or extracurricular school involvement. The recipient must have a financial need. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $1,800 per year
TMPAA Charities Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: TMPAA Department: COB Risk and Insurance Concentration Code: SC094 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student attending SUBR; in good academic standing; maintain minimum 2.5 or higher GPA; and be enrolled in business department risk and insurance courses toward that concentration. Priority will be given to applicants that have served in the military; a junior recommended by department faculty or chairperson; and evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds. Renewable if the recipient maintains criteria and applies.
Average Award: Up to $5,000 per year
Todd and Gwen Graves Annual Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Todd and Gwen Graves Department: College of Business Code: 0049 Summary of Criteria: The recipient shall be a fulltime student attending SUBR. The selected recipient must be pursuing a degree within the College of Business. Qualifying students must be classified as a freshman or above with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The recipient must also demonstrate the financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid. The award is renewable if the recipient maintains the above criteria. Multiple awards.
Average Award: Up to $2,500 per year
TRIPLE G SCHOLARSHIP
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Green Family Department: Various Code: S000 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be either an incoming freshman with 3.0 high school GPA with a 23 ACT or above or comparable SAT score or a current SUS student with a 3.2 GPA or higher. The recipient must demonstrate leadership and/or community service involvement; and provide evidence of their financial need. Preference is given to incoming freshmen.
Average Award: Up to $2,500 per year
Turner Construction Company Scholars
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Turner Construction Co Department: Engineering Majors Code: SC Summary of Criteria: The recipient will be an engineering student currently enrolled full-time as an undergraduate sophomore or junior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. The recipient must provide evidence of financial need and send a 300-word essay to the attention of Dr Fred Lacy, fred_lacy@subr.edu to complete the application and be eligible for award. Current civil, electrical, environmental, and mechanical engineering majors; no transfers into department are eligible.
Average Award: Up to $5,000 per year
Vera & Louis Henry Sr Memorial Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Vera H Ingram Department: All Majors Code: SF199 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time SUBR undergraduate student with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Special consideration will be given to those demonstrating leadership ability through extracurricular or community service; and financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid.
Average Award: Up to $1000 per year
William and Laurabeth Hicks Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Hicks Family Department: Education and Social Sciences Code: S030 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be either an incoming freshman with a 3.0 or higher GPA, ACT 22 or above or compatible SAT score or a current SUS student with a 3.2 GPA or higher. The recipient must demonstrate leadership, community service and/or extracurricular school involvement. The recipient must have financial need.
Average Award: Up to $1,800 per year
Willie Honeywood Smith Scholarship Fund
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: AKA/Beta Psi 1998 Department: Various Code: 0013 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a full-time student at SUBR; be an active member of the Beta Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Incorporated on the campus of SUBR; must demonstrate leadership ability in the sorority, in the community and on the SUBR campus; must have a 3.3 GPA or higher; upload Community service letter; and must not be a graduating senior at the time of selection.
Average Award: Up to $1,000 per year
Willie T. & Clara Byrd Square Memorial Scholarship “Book Award”
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Willie T. & Clara Byrd Square Department: Various Code: 0036 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be a resident of the Scotlandville community and a graduate of Scotlandville High School; must be enrolled at SUBR full-time and an undergraduate student; and must have a remaining financial need after receiving grants or scholarship aid based on the FAFSA information and the Expected Family Contribution.
Relatives of the Square family cannot qualify for this scholarship.
Average Award: Up to $500 per year
Yes I Can Scholarship
Type: Non-Endowed Benefactor: Chester and Gloria Lee Department: Engineering, Science, Education, Math, Computer Science, and Business Code: 0038 Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be an incoming freshmen that will finish in top ten percentage of high school class, be accepted for admission at SUBR, demonstrate financial need after scholarships and grants, maintain a 2.8 GPA or higher, and intend to major in one of the following areas: Engineering, Science, Education, Math, Computer Science, and Business. The purpose of the Yes I Can Scholarship is to provide support, reward, recognition, and encouragement for high school graduates from St. John the Baptist Parish who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, and citizenship.
Average Award: Up to $7,500 per year
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