Current Students

How to Apply for Current Student Scholarships

LSU is excited to announce the launch of a new online scholarship management system called Blackbaud Award Management. This system will enable you to search for and apply to various opportunities funded through the generosity of private donors to LSU.

You will log in to this one-stop-shop by using your myLSU credentials.

All privately funded scholarships awarded beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year will be administered within the new system.

Steps to Apply for Enrolled Students

Continuing LSU students can be evaluated for scholarship opportunities by completing the scholarship application available on myLSU under financial services, Blackbaud Award Management.

Students should complete this application each academic year to ensure the most accurate information is on file for review.


Questions? Contact scholarships@lsufoundation.org.

Transfer Student University Scholarships

The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) and LSU are committed to providing transfer opportunities to those active members of PTK, Louisiana Citizens who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree after completion of an associate’s degree from an LCTCS institution.

Our holistic scholarship review process allows for a comprehensive evaluation of each applicant. Several factors are weighed in the awarding process, including, but not limited to: academic transcripts, standardized test scores, family background, achievements in and out of the classroom, and letters of recommendation from an academic source, involvement, legacy, and demonstration of financial need.

Award possibilities for transfer students include:

  • Legacy Scholarships
  • Major-Specific Scholarships
  • Work Study Awards
  • Need-Based Scholarships
  • Federal Grants
  • Federal Loans

How to Apply for Transfer Student Scholarships

LSU’s application for admission also serves as the application for all University scholarships. Transfer students must submit a completed admission application and official transcript(s) on or before April 15 to receive full priority scholarship consideration.

An applicant must be regularly accepted to LSU to be considered for scholarships.

Transfer student scholarships are awarded until all funding is exhausted. Students are encouraged to apply early, to receive full consideration.

 

Senior College Scholarships

Eligibility

Senior college scholarships are open to entering freshmen and transfer students, as well as currently enrolled students, who intend to major or are currently majoring in a curriculum within a specific college.

How to Apply

Scholarships vary by academic college. Colleges manage additional scholarship support opportunities. Contact the academic college of your intended major regarding questions about their specific scholarships and processes. Students interested in the College of Agriculture are eligible for additional scholarship opportunities.

The application for admission also serves as an application for academic college scholarship opportunities.

Enrolled students should contact the academic college of their current major regarding questions about scholarships available. Scholarships vary by academic college.

Scholarships Available

For an example of scholarship opportunities for students in each senior college, view a comprehensive list of awards offered in the "Financial Aid and Scholarshps" section of the LSU General Catalog. Scholarships are segmented by senior college in the top navigation.

How to Apply for International Student Scholarships

LSU does not currently offer scholarship programs specifically for international students. An international entering freshman can be considered for traditional freshman scholarships if they are a non US citizen that has attended a US High School or American school in another country. These students must submit an official ACT or SAT score to LSU. International entering freshmen meeting these guidelines should refer to the Entering Freshman Scholarships tab.