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Academic Scholarships

There is no application necessary, students are selected based on academic information upon admittance.

Out of State Residents (Priority Given to Students Admitted By Dec. 1)

ACT 25/SAT 1200 and above - GPA 3.0 and above $5000 Academic Scholarship and Full Out of State Fee Waiver of $9023 per year
ACT 24/SAT 1160-1190- GPA 3.0 and above $4000 Academic Scholarship and Full Out of State Fee Waiver of $9023 per year
ACT 23/SAT 1130-1150 - GPA 3.5 and above $3000 Academic Scholarship and Full Out of State Fee Waiver of $9023 per year

Additional Fee Waiver Information: https://www.gram.edu/admissions/waivers/

In State Residents (pending state allocation and LOSFA requirements)

ACT 25/ SAT 1200 and above - GPA 3.0 and above $5000 Academic Scholarship and TOPS award (pending state allocation)
ACT 24/SAT 1160-1190 - GPA 3.0 and above $4000 Academic Scholarship and TOPS award (pending state allocation)
ACT 23/SAT 1130-1150 - GPA 3.5 and above $3000 Academic Scholarship and TOPS award (pending state allocation)

*Based on availability of funds and academic performance. Students with the highest SAT/ACT scores and/or GPAs will have the greatest chance of receiving an award. Even if a student meets the criteria listed, there is a chance that he or she will not be awarded a scholarship (based on academic performance of a competitive candidate pool).

*TOPS eligibility is determined by the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Eligibility Requirements for TOPS: http://www.osfa.la.gov/

GAP Fund (Apply Online!)
- 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)

Donor Scholarship

How to Apply?
Submit all applications here (https://www.gram.edu/finaid/scholarships/apply.php), and only select the scholarships in which you meet all requirements for.

100 Horses Alumni Band Scholarship
- Must be an undergraduate continuing or new freshman enrolled full-time at Grambling State University
- Must be a member of the Tiger Marching Band
- Must be legacy (son or daughter) of a former member of the Grambling State University Marching Band
- Living Parent of the student must be an active member of the 100 Horses Alumni Band
- Deceased Parent of the student was an active member of the 100Horses Alumni Band
- Have a Minimum 2.50 high school Cumulative GPA for incoming first-time freshman and a 2.50 Cumulative GPA for a continuing student on a 4.00 Scale
- Be in good academic standing
- Student must apply for scholarship renewal each year
Abdulalim A. Shabazz Non-Endowed Scholarship
- Student must be physically-challenged or
- mobility-impaired or
- a re-entry student
Adidas Student Micro Grant
- Student within 2 semesters of graduating
- Exhausted Federal Financial Aid Opportunities
- Must Have FAFSA on File
Alexis Johnson Scholarship ($500)
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA
- Senior year of the MSW PROGRAM
- Demonstrated positive energy, drive and commitment to excellence as demonstrated through academic achievements.
- Prior internship ow work experience
- Volunteer experience in the community
- 2 letters of recommendation (1 from a professor at Grambling Graduate School of Social Work and 1 from co-worker/friend/previous supervisor who can attest to the applicant’s character and why they deserve this award
- Preference for military dependent currently serving on active duty or National Guard or Honorable discharge Veteran
Bernadene Coleman-Pope Scholarship
- Only female students enrolled in Grambling State University and pursing a degree in math or science
- Award may be made to an entering freshman or an upper classman whose GPA is 3.0 or higher
- Awards from this fund shall be made in the amount of $2,000 and shall be renewed annually so long as the receiving student maintains a 3.0 GPA
- Should an awardee’s GPA fall below 3.0 in any semester, she will be ineligible for the award in the next semester or any semester in the future
Bryan C. Griffin Endowed Scholarship for Math and Computer Science ($500)
- Must be enrolled full-time at Grambling State University and in good standing;
- Must major in Math or Computer Science
- Must be a resident of Caddo Parish preference given to resident of Shreveport
- Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Must demonstrate low to middle income financial disposition; preference given to low income
- Must be actively involved with non-profit organizations that provide opportunities for growth in leadership and/or technology
Charles E. Grier Non-Endowed Spirit Award ($500)
- Must be enrolled full time at Grambling State University
- Must have a minimum 2.0 high school grade point average
- Must demonstrate need for financial assistance
- Must be a member of the cheerleading team and exemplify team and university spirit
- Must complete 10 hours of community service on or off campus
Charlotte & Harold Mouton Non-Endowed Scholarship
- First priority will be given to residents of St. Landry Parish
- Second priority will be given to residents of Evangeline Parish
- Incoming Freshman
- Cumulative high school GPA of 2.7 or higher
- Must be PELL Grant eligible
- Qualified candidates who will be first-generation college students within their immediate family shall be given priority
- Write a 500 word essay answering the questions,
  1. What are you passionate about?
  2. How will you use GSU to turn your passion into a career?
Clifton E. Lewis Non-Endowed Memorial Scholarship
- Must be a graduating high school senior with an achievement of at least a 3.0 high school grade point average on a 4.0 scale
- Will be enrolled full-time at Grambling State University
- Must be a resident of Claiborne, Jackson, Lincoln or Union parishes
- Must submit a recommendation letter from a pastor or church showing their involvement in the church.
- In 500 words or less, explain the role Grambling State University, a historically black college and university (HBCU), has in creating tomorrow’s leaders and how you will use your degree from GSU to impact the world.
Crescent City Chapter Scholarship
- Enrolled Full-Time at Grambling State University
- Graduating Senior
- Resident of Greater New Orleans Area (Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemine, and St. Charles Parish)
- Must have scholastic financial need
- Maintain 2.6 GPA
- Recipient will be required to attend Crescent City Chapter event
Debbie N. Robinson Endowed Scholarship in the College of Business
- award is open to students, in good standing, who are enrolled full time at Grambling State University
- candidates must have at least a 2.75 grade point average
- special consideration will be given to academic performance with a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher on a 4.00 grading scale; recipients must be in academic pursuit of a major in the College of Business;
- Preference will be given to Accounting Majors; and
- all awards will be subject to the recommendation and approval of the Provost.
The Earline Jones McCain Educational Non-Endowed Scholarship
- Enrolled full time and in good standing
- Resident of the State of Louisiana or Illinois
- Must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale
- Must maintain a cumulative 2.5 during the semester
- Second semester freshman or higher
- Membership in at least one organization in which leadership, mentoring or coaching skills were used
- Involved in a Christian church-either in home state or in college
- Must be a resident of Morehouse or Natchitoches Parish
George Floyd Scholarship for Social Justice Reform
- Enrolled at GSU and in good academic standing
- Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale
- Recipients must have a declared major in Criminal Justice, with an interest in pursuing Law as a graduate goal.
Hopewell School Foundation Non-Endowed Scholarship
- Recipient must have a relative (mother, father, grandparents) who graduated from either Dubach High School or Hopewell High School
- Must be a freshman
- If recipient 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.
James Jackson Delta Sigma Chapter/Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Non Endowed Scholarship
- Enrolled at Grambling State University and in good standing
- Must be an incoming freshman
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale
- Must be a male undergraduate
- Write a short essay (minimum of 100 words) on why you deserve this award from the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha
Jennie V. Wilson Scholarship Fund
- Only open to Undergraduate
- Must be enrolled full time at Grambling State University and in good standing
- Must earn and maintain a 2.5 grade point average during the first semester sophomore year
- Students can re-apply if they qualify
- Open to students from any state
- Priority will be given to candidates with a low to middle income status
Dr. Jimmy McJamerson Non-Endowed Scholarship
- $1,000 award will be made to two students at $500 each-Fall or Spring Semester
- First or second semester junior
- 2.7 or higher GPA
- History Major
- Member of the History Club
John L. and Evelyn Ford Crayton Non-Endowed Student Scholarship ($2,000)
- Must be enrolled full time at Grambling State University
- Must have a minimum 2.3 high school grade point average
- Must be a first semester freshmen
- Must be a resident of Morehouse or Natchitoches Parish; or be from Houston, Dallas, San Antonio or Gatesville, TX; or from Pomona, CA or surrounding areas
- Must reside in a single parent household
- Maybe an ex-offender/drug addict
- Person must have a better desire a better quality of life as demonstrated through essay
Laura B. Spencer GAP Scholarship
- Candidate must be a resident of Ouachita, Franklin, Richland, Caldwell or Morehouse Parishes
- Candidate must be an education major
- Open to all classifications
- Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale
- Candidates must demonstrate a financial need
Lulla Emmanuel Wiltz Non-Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Open only to undergraduate students
- Must have at least a 2.5 high school grade point average
- Must be enrolled at Grambling State University and in good standing
- Priority given to candidates demonstrating low to middle income status
- Preferably candidates should be a resident of Louisiana
- Candidates should evidence other activities wherein leadership skills were used and/or voluntary services were performed.
McCray-Dennis-Muse-Dangerfield-Sanders Non-Endowed Memorial Scholarship
- Residents of Tangipahoa, St. Helena, Livingston, St. Tammany, and Washington Parishes
- Enrolled Full-Time
- All Academic Areas with Priority given to Education Majors
- Freshman or beyond
- 2.5 or above GPA
- Priority to low to middle income status
- Provide evidence of leadership skill and/or community service
The Oluremi Sano Award for Excellence in English
- Candidate must be enrolled at Grambling State University and in good standing
- Candidate must be an English major and who maintains a 3.8 or above GPA
Perry E. Thompson Scholarship

A Full-time Student for Fall 2016
Have a Minimum 2.50 Cumulative GPA on 4.00 Scale from high school or College transcript
In good academic standing
A 1st or 2nd Semester Freshman
A resident of New Iberia, Louisiana
Involved in Extracurricular activities or Performed Community Service
Demonstrating a Financial Need

Mrs. Pinkie Robertson Scholarship

Only open to Undergraduate
Must be enrolled full time at Grambling State University and in good standing
Must earn and maintain a 2.5 grade point average during the first semester sophomore year
Students can re-apply if they qualify
Open to students from any state
Priority will be given to candidates with a low to middle income status

NEVCO Sports, LLC Scholarship
- enrolled full-time at Grambling State University and in good standing
- enrolled in Department of Mass Communication
- one junior, one senior undergraduate and two graduate students
- undergraduate recipients must have maintained at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA and 3.0 GPA on no less than 12 hours of mass communication courses
- graduate students should be actively involved in at least one student media operation and one student organization within the department
Pinkie Robertson, Jennie V. Wilson and Dr. Lucy McIntosh Non-Endowed Scholarship ($500 ANNUAL)
- Only open to Undergraduate
- Must be enrolled full time at Grambling State University
- Must earn and maintain a 2.5 grade point average during the first semester sophomore year
- Priority will be given to candidates with a low to middle income status
Radiothon Scholarship (Due Sept. 3rd) - Click for PDF Application
- Cumulative 2.8 GPA
- Full-time student; in good standing at GSU
- Open to all majors
- Open to UNGRADUATES ONLY (2nd semester freshmen and above)
- Must submit a 500 word essay sharing your specific need and how this scholarship will benefit you in your future endeavors
- Include proof/documentation of community service hours
The Road to Success Scholarship at GSU ($1000 Scholarship)
- Must be STEM Major
- 2.5 GPA with Preference to Incoming Freshmen
Rosemary Ewing Scholarship ($1000 annually)
- Enrolled full-time at Grambling State University
- Student in financial need
- Teacher Education Major
- Sophomore, junior or senior
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
Samuel L. Beasley, Sr., Nettie P. (Holley) Beasley, Samuel L. Beasley, Jr., Rhonda Harrison, Jeffrey N. Beasley Non-Endowed Scholarship
- Enrolled full-time at Grambling State University and a student in good standing
- First priority to a student in financial need from Sabine Parish
- Freshman, sophomore, junior or senior
- Grade point average of 2.25 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale
Shermika Sade Bolden Non-Endowed Memorial Scholarship (1,000 ANNUAL)
- Must be an Accounting Major
- Must be enrolled full time at Grambling State University
- Must earn and maintain a 3.0 grade point average
- Must be African American
- Must be classified as sophomore, junior or senior
- Two letters of recommendation required- one from faculty member the College of Business and another from a civic or community leader
- 250 maximum essay describing your personal statement of future goals as it relates to Accounting
The Ward Robinson C’72 Finish Line Scholarship
- Enrolled Full-Time at Grambling State University
- U.S. Citizens in their Senior Year
- 2 female students in Computer Science or CIS
- 2 students that are members of the band
- GPA of 2.5
- Financial need in order to complete graduation
- Preference to students in final semester of matriculation, followed by first semester seniors
Zelma and Steve Moffett Scholarship
- Enrolled Full-Time at Grambling State University and in good standing
- Priority given to first generation college students
- Resident of Natchitoches, Red River, or Caddo Parish
- Hold cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
- Incoming Freshman
- Pursuing Major in Education
- Socio-economic status must be evidenced, with a low to middle income status receiving priority
- Involved in Extra-Curricular Activities/ and performed community service
- Provide answers to the following questions:
  - Which high school, church, or community activity has given you the most satisfaction and why?
  - We know you are a talented student, what motivates you to be a good learner and to put forth your best effort?
  - What advice would you give middle students about achieving success?
  - Why are you interested in Education as a career?
  - What one class, teacher, book, or experience has changed the way you think? How?
  - If you were the mayor of your hometown, what changes would you make? Why?
  - What have you learned from someone who is very different from you?
  - What do you consider the most urgent problem in the world today?
  - Aside from a college degree, what do you hope to gain from your college experience?
  - If you were to ask your friends to describe you, what would they say?
  - Imagine yourself 10 years from today, what goals and ambitions do you have for yourself, personally and professionally?
  - Are there any questions that you wished we had asked or anything else about yourself that you would like us to know?
- One candidate shall be selected a total of $1,000 per academic year ($500 each semester).

Submit all applications here (https://www.gram.edu/finaid/scholarships/apply.php)

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

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Scholarships

Academic Scholarships

Out of State Residents (Priority Given to Students Admitted By Dec. 1)

In State Residents (pending state allocation and LOSFA requirements)

Donor Scholarship

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