Scholarship Information
Scholarships for Teachers
There are many scholarships and grants available for educators and those thinking
of becoming educators. This site includes details on numerous scholarships that are
offered in the United States.
Scholarships for Current Students
The College of Human Sciences & Education annually awards various scholarships and
fellowships to its undergraduate and graduate students and to students pursuing secondary
education concentrations in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences and the College
of Science.
Louisiana Classroom Teacher Enrollment Program
During the 1993 Regular Legislative Session, the Legislature passed House Bill 535,
and the Governor later signed into law, Act 253 of 1993 which enacted Louisiana Revised
Statutes (L.R.S.) 17:3129.3. This law creates the Louisiana Classroom Teacher Enrollment
Program (CTEP), which, if several stipulations are met, allows classroom teachers
to attend Louisiana’s public colleges and universities tuition free (all other fees
must be paid by the teacher) on a space available basis.
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH Grant)
Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an eligible program, maintain a 3.25
gpa, and commit to teach in high-need field, at a low-income school, for at least
four years within eight years of completing the program for which the grant was awarded.
Louisiana Pathways
For child care employees working toward an approved bachelor’s degree, scholarships
will pay for tuition only. Scholarship recipient will be responsible for all fees
and required textbooks.
Louisiana Early Childhood Association Scholarships & Grants
Each year LAECA has up to $3,600.00 in scholarships and mini-grants available to members.
Golden Key International Honor Society
Golden Key is an academic honor society that is by invitation only for the top 15%
of university sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students. This society has
awarded over $12.5 million dollars in scholarships and awards. They also offer academic
programs, leadership opportunities, and service projects. To apply for admittance,
you must go online and fill out the form. You will then they be prompted to send your
transcript.
Ruby J. Darensbourg-Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: September 30, 2022
Description: Scholarships are open to individuals currently enrolled in a Practitioner
Teacher Alternative Certificate Program approved by the Louisiana Department of Education.
Individuals must be pursuing certification in Elementary Education or Early Childhood
Education and have completed at least half of the required Certification Program course
hours.
Graduate School Tuition Award
The Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School Tuition Awards program was created by the LSU
Board of Supervisors to increase the cultural and ethnic diversity of the graduate
student body. The Tuition Award is a two-year award for incoming graduate students
that provides the recipient an exemption for tuition as well as the non-resident fee,
if applicable. The recipient will still be responsible for other university fees.
Students do not apply directly to the Graduate School for this award. Departments
submit nominations of incoming graduate students who meet the eligibility criteria.
Learn about more graduate school funding options.