ACADEMICS
General Scholarships
Competitive Freshman Scholarships
Colvin Memorial Scholarship
Open To: Admitted incoming freshmen (all majors) who graduate from Dubach High School
Academic Requirements: 3.2 cumulative GPA and ACT: 24 or SAT: 1090 (CR+M)
Awards Available: One award for $800 for the fall quarter
Application Deadline: Apply for admission by priority deadline of January 5.
High School Rally Scholarship
Open To: Admitted incoming freshmen (A letter is automatically mailed to eligible students)
Additional Requirements Considered: Overall winner in selected events at the District Rally held at Louisiana Tech; Must attend Louisiana Tech in the fall quarter following high school graduation
Awards Available: $300 for the fall quarter
Marbury Alumni Scholarship
Open To: Admitted incoming freshmen who had at least one parent graduate from Louisiana Tech
Academic Requirements: 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 unweighted scale)
Available Awards: 15 awards for $1,000 for one academic year
Application Deadline: Apply for admission by priority deadline of January 5
McGee Scholarship-Bienville
Open To: Admitted incoming freshmen who graduate from Bienville Parish high school and remain in good standing at the university (Selections made by a board of principals and faculty members from the parish schools)
Awards Available: Awards made depending on funds available.
Maintaining Scholarship: Student must remain full-time and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5
Application Deadline: Apply for admission by priority deadline of January 5
McGee Scholarship-Red River
Open To: Admitted incoming freshmen who graduate from Red River Parish high school and remain in good standing at the university (Selections made by a board of principals and faculty members from the parish schools)
Awards Available: Awards made depending on funds available.
Maintaining Scholarship: Must remain full-time and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Application Deadline: Apply for admission by priority deadline of January 5
Grant-in-aid and Service Awards
Frequently these are awarded on the basis of special skills and require the student to render a service to the University. Included in this category are scholarships in athletics, music, band, and academic department awards. These scholarships generally require a separate application or audition; contact the respective departments for more information.
Air Force ROTC Scholarships
The Air Force Reserve Officer’s Training Corps program offers a number of competitive scholarships to both men and women participants. This award may include payment of all tuition and fees, a per quarter allowance for textbooks, and a $300 per-month tax-free cash allowance.
Summer Program Scholarships
Summer Enrichment
Open To: High school students who just completed junior year and live on campus for the program
Academic Requirements: 3.0 cumulative GPA; Students can be full-time or part-time
Awards Available: Awards are for tuition for the summer only
Application Deadline: Must meet Summer Program deadlines
Summer Scholars
Open to: Incoming freshmen who just completed senior year and live on campus for the program
Academic Requirements: 3.0 cumulative GPA and ACT: 23 or SAT: 1050 (CR+M) and meet core course requirements (TOPS courses for in-state students); Students can be full-time or part-time.
Awards Available: Awards are for tuition for the summer only
Application Deadline: Must meet Summer Program deadlines
Download Transfer Scholarship Form
For questions about scholarships awarded by the Office of Admissions, please contact:
Admissions Office, Hale Hall
P.O. Box 3178
Ruston, Louisiana 71272
Phone: 318.257.3036
Fax: 318.257.2499