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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 and above - GPA 3.0 and above $5000 Academic Scholarship and Full Out of State Fee Waiver of $9023 per year
  • ACT 24 - GPA 3.0 and above $4000 Academic Scholarship and Full Out of State Fee Waiver of $9023 per year
  • ACT 23 - 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 and above - GPA 3.0 and above $5000 Academic Scholarship and TOPS award (pending state allocation)
  • ACT 24 - GPA 3.0 and above $4000 Academic Scholarship and TOPS award (pending state allocation)
  • ACT 23 - 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • NEW! 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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