The following scholarships are available for the Fall 2026 semester.
Applications should be submitted no later than March 31, 2026, or the deadline date noted in the scholarship description. If you cannot print a copy of the application, please stop by the Scholarship Office in Candies Hall to request a copy.
**Students who have received other scholarships/awards, have extra-curricular involvement, or are members of organizations may submit a copy of their student activities resume to the Scholarships Office along with their completed application.
ALUMNI FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP [2 @ $800]: awarded to a full-time student at Nicholls State University. The applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA at the time of application. The recipient will maintain a 3.0 GPA in core curriculum in addition to a cumulative 3.0 GPA. The applicant must be classified at least a junior at the time of receipt of the scholarship. Prior award of an Alumni Federation scholarship should not eliminate an applicant from current consideration. Two letters of recommendation must accompany application and must be from persons not related to the applicant. A copy of your college transcript and your co-curricular activity reporting form must accompany this application. Applications are available here!
ALUMNI FEDERATION FRESHMAN LEADER SCHOLARSHIP [2 @ $800]: Awarded to an incoming freshman for the upcoming fall semester. The applicant must register as a full-time student for the fall term. The applicant must have a high school GPA of 3.25 or higher with an ACT score of 20 or above. A list of high school extra-curricular activities (resume) must accompany the application. Applicant must show evidence of leadership through high extra-curricular and community activities. Applications are available here!
THE CRIT PETTY SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a full-time, first-time freshman student enrolled at Nicholls State University. Each recipient will be a graduate of Hahnville High School and must meet the following eligibility criteria. Student shall be the child of a faculty member of Hahnville High School if possible. Student may pursue any field of study. Must have a minimum ACT score of 20 and GPA of 2.5. Student should be involved in school and community life. Please attach a copy of your high school resume. Student must plan to pursue a four-year degree at Nicholls State University. The student must include a picture and a short essay about themselves and their goals for the future. Financial need may be considered. Please contact your high school guidance counselor at Hahnville High School for an application.
THE DEBBIE RAZIANO ENDOWED ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $500] is awarded to a full-time student who has achieved at least junior status. The recipient will have and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. The recipient shall hold the scholarship for two consecutive semesters, provided all retention criteria are maintained. The student will also be required to submit a co-curricular form showing active involvement in two (2) University sanctioned organizations and two (2) letters of recommendation. Applications are available here!
THE ELWARD T. BRADY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP [4 awards]: Awarded to full-time (12 or more hours) students at Nicholls State University who have achieved at least sophomore status. The recipients must have been residents of Assumption, St. Mary, or Terrebonne Parishes during their senior year in high school. The applicants must have and maintain an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. The applicants must have remaining financial aid need. The scholarship will be applied to the remaining balance of mandatory tuition and fees after all federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships are applied. Expenses for room and board will not be covered. The scholarship will be awarded for one academic year, provided all previous requirements are met. Recipients are allowed to reapply after the first year, provided all continuing eligibility requirements have been met. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
The 1969 GRADUATES OF THIBODAUX HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $250]: is awarded to a graduate from Thibodaux High School. The recipient must be a first-time, full-time freshman at Nicholls State University. To maintain the scholarship for the second semester, the students must be full-time and must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. The scholarship will be awarded for two consecutive semesters to students who demonstrate financial need. Email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for an application or pick one up at the Scholarships Office.
THE HALI COSS, LILY DUFRENE, AND MICHAILA BOWLING MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP [2 @ $750]: is awarded to a full-time student enrolled or planning to enroll full-time at Nicholls State University. The recipient will be classified as a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate. The recipient must be a graduate of Hahnville High School. The recipient will demonstrate a financial need. The recipient must have a declared major in either the Nursing or Allied Health fields. There is no GPA requirement for this scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded for one academic year to begin in the fall semester. Email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for an application. Incoming freshman can also pick up a copy of the application in their high school guidance counselor’s office.
THE J. NANNIE ENDOWED ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $250] is awarded to a full-time student who has achieved at least sophomore status. The recipient will have and maintain at least a 3.2 GPA. The recipient shall hold the scholarship for two consecutive semesters, provided all retention criteria are maintained. The student will also be required to submit a co-curricular form showing active involvement in at least one (1) University sanctioned organizations and two (2) academic and/or professional references (References must not be related to applicant). The applicant must also submit a typed 250-word essay detailing why he/she should receive the scholarship. Applications are available here!
JAMES LYNN POWELL SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $400]: awarded annually to a full-time student enrolled at Nicholls State University, of at least sophomore classification. Applicant must be a Louisiana resident and maintain at least a 2.00 semester GPA. Email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for an application or pick one up at the Scholarships Office.
THE JANE MCCULLA RIVIERE MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP [1@$250]: Awarded to a full-time, TOPS qualified student at Nicholls State University. The recipient will be a graduate of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart High School or Sisters of Mount Carmel High School (Vandebilt Catholic High School, E.D. White Catholic High School, Brother Martin Catholic High School, Catholic High School of Baton Rouge, St. Stanislaus, McGill Toolen High School, or Mt. Carmel New Orleans Academy). The recipient will be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior. To maintain the scholarship for the second semester, the student will maintain at least a 3.00 GPA. The scholarship will be awarded for one year. Email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for an application or pick one up at the Scholarships Office.
THE JULIA TUCKER PREGEANT ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $500]: is awarded to a full-time student enrolled at Nicholls State University. Primary preference will be given to a graduate of Donaldsonville High School. Secondary preference will be given to a graduate of other Ascension Parish high schools. The recipient will be a resident of Louisiana. The recipient will be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior. The recipient will demonstrate a financial need. The scholarship is open to all majors. The scholarship will be awarded for one year. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
K & B MACHINE WORKS, INC. SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $250 per semester for one year]: Awarded to a dependent of an employee of K & B Machine Works, Inc. Applicants must have attended a Louisiana Technical College, earned a GED, or graduated from an accredited high school. Applicants must be enrolled full-time or program full-time and must maintain a 2.50 semester GPA. Applicant must also be enrolled in the General Studies Associate Degree Program or the College of Business Administration. Email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for an application or pick one up at the Scholarships Office.
THE LEE A. MEYER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP [1@ $2500]: is awarded to a full-time (12 or more hours) first-time freshman student enrolled in Education at Nicholls State University. Applicants must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher. The applicant must have demonstrated financial need. The applicant must be a graduate of Assumption High School and a resident of Assumption Parish. The applicant must be the first person in their family to attend college. The applicant must also have had sustained employment during high school. The recipient cannot receive any other scholarships, with the exception of TOPS, during the award year. The scholarship is awarded for one year (fall and spring) only at $2500 per semester. Email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for an application or pick one up at the Scholarships Office.
THE LUKE AND BETTY FORD ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $250]: is awarded to a graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School or Thibodaux High School. The applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA at the time of application. The recipient will maintain a 2.5 GPA in their core curriculum in addition to a cumulative 2.5 GPA. The applicant must submit a 250-word typed essay detailing why he/she should receive the scholarship. Two academic or professional references must be included in the application and must be from persons not related to the applicant. A copy of the applicant’s high school/college transcript and the applicant’s co-curricular activity reporting form or high school resume must accompany this application. Special consideration will be given to the applicant’s character, leadership, and participation in professional, charitable, or community organizations. The applicant must not be in receipt of any academic scholarship aid. Applications are available here!
M & L ENGINES/INDUSTRIES, INC. SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $250]: Awarded to an incoming freshman only until the end of their first year. The applicant must be a full-time student, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and must be a resident of Lafourche or Terrebonne Parish. Priority is given to dependents of employees of the M&L Engines/Industries, Inc. Email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for an application or pick one up at the Scholarships Office.
The Michael C and Christine P Bourgeois Endowed Upperclassman Legacy Alumni Scholarship is awarded to a High School graduate of a Lafourche or Terrebonne Parish High School or have a GED equivalency certificate, a full-time enrolled Junior, Senior or Nicholls Alumni Graduate student. The applicant must be in good academic standing, submit an active Lafourche Parish Ward 6 Voter Registration Card, and up to a 250-word essay explaining why he/she should receive the scholarship. The applicant must also provide one academic reference. Reference must not be related to the applicant. There will be “priority consideration” to any Louisiana or USA Branch Military Member or Veteran, a Thibodaux or ED White High Schools Graduate and any applicant of minority ethnicity. Applications are available here!
NICHOLLS ALUMNI LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $500]: To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, a student must have at least one parent who has completed a verified program of study at Nicholls. The student must also be a full-time student in good academic standing. The student must also submit 3 (three) letters of recommendation along with the application. The student is awarded $500 per semester for the fall and spring semesters of the year awarded. Applications are available here!
THE NORMAN SWANNER SCHOLARSHIP FOR A GRADUATE OF WEST JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL [1@$250]: Awarded to a graduating high school senior from West Jefferson High School enrolling full-time at Nicholls State University. The student will have the minimum ACT scores to be admitted to Nicholls State University. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who can demonstrate financial need. The recipient may hold the scholarship for two consecutive semesters. To maintain the scholarship for the second semester, the student must have earned a GPA of at least 2.00 the first semester. Email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for an application or pick one up at the Scholarships Office.
PELTIER FOUNDATION NICHOLLS ALUMNI LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $550]: To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, a student must have at least one parent who has completed a verified program of study at Nicholls. The student must also be a full-time student in good academic standing. The student must also submit 3 (three) letters of recommendation along with the application. The student is awarded $500 per semester for the fall and spring semesters of the year awarded. Applications are available here!
THE PI KAPPA ALPHA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $500]: Awarded to a full-time (12 or more hours) student of either junior, senior, or graduate student classification. The recipients will have and must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. The recipient will be able to display exemplary performance with extra-curricular activities. The activities may be either at Nicholls or in the recipient’s local community. The activities may include, but are not limited to, charitable associations, student government, on-campus clubs/associations, non-scholarship sports, community service and enhancing Nicholls through public relations. Applicants must submit a copy of their updated co-curricular form to the Scholarship Office after application has been completed. Applicants should identify any affiliation with PiKA Fraternity or its members/alumni. Email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for an application or pick one up at the Scholarships Office.
THE ROTARY CLUB OF HOUMA SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $500]: will be awarded to a graduate of a Terrebonne Parish High School. The student must be enrolled full-time or plan to enroll full-time at Nicholls State University for the fall semester proceeding graduation. The award will be given to a student who has participated in community service activities, whether through service organizations in high school or on their own initiative. The service performed should reflect the motto of the Rotary Club – “Service Above Self.” The applicant must supply the Scholarship Office with a completed high school resume. Email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for an application or pick one up with your high school guidance counselor.
THE SYNERGY BANK EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $250]: is awarded to a full-time incoming freshman who plans to major in Business at Nicholls State University. The applicant will have a 3.25 high school GPA and an ACT composite score of 20 or above. The applicant must submit a high school resume listing all high school extracurricular activities. The applicant must also submit a list of leadership, non-high school related extracurricular, and community activities. Awarded scholarships will be in the amount of $250 per semester for one year only. The applicant must submit a typed 250-word essay detailing why he/she should receive the scholarship. The applicant must also provide two academic and/or professional references. (References must not be related to the applicant.) Email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for an application or pick one up at the Scholarships Office.
THIBODAUX PLAYHOUSE INC. will award a scholarship to a full-time incoming freshman who is enrolled at Nicholls State University. The recipient must be a first-time full-time freshman and must have maintained a 3.00 GPA in high school. The scholarship of $500 will be awarded for the Fall Semester to a student who demonstrates financial need. The applicant must submit a 250-word essay detailing how theatre has impacted their life. Preference will be given to students who are residents of Lafourche and Terrebonne Parish and have participated in any Thibodaux Playhouse production. **Any recipient must agree to have their photo taken with the Board Members of Thibodaux Playhouse for media purposes.** Email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for an application or pick one up at the Scholarships Office. The completed application must be sent to TPI Board Member and Nicholls Professor, Anna Broussard (anna.broussard@nicholls.edu).
THE THIBODAUX ROTARY CLUB will annually award scholarships to a graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School and to a graduate of Thibodaux High School. The value of the scholarship will be $750 per student per semester ($1500 per year). The students must be seniors from E.D. White Catholic High School and Thibodaux High School. To receive the award, the recipients must graduate from their respective high schools and enroll full-time at Nicholls State University the fall semester following their high school graduation. Preference will be given to students who have participated in community service activities, whether through service organizations in high school or on their own initiative. Financial need will be a consideration when awarding this scholarship. The applicant must supply the Scholarship Office with a completed high school resume. Email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for an application or pick one up at the Scholarships Office.
THE TIFFANY PELLEGRIN ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a graduate of South Terrebonne High School. The recipient must be an entering freshman enrolled as a full-time student at Nicholls State University. (A full-time student is defined as a student enrolled in 12 or more hours of credit courses.) The recipient may keep this scholarship for the spring semester provided he or she meets all of the above criteria and maintains an overall 3.00 GPA. Please contact your high school guidance counselor at South Terrebonne High School for an application.
THE VIVIANA BRENNER MEMORIAL AWARD [1 @ $250]: will provide enhanced educational opportunities for students from Louisiana’s coastal communities. Applicants must be admitted to Nicholls State University and enrolled as a full-time student. The applicant must be an incoming freshman for the semester the scholarship is being advertised for. The student should have at least a 3.0 high school GPA and maintain said GPA during their first semester to receive the award for the second semester.
We encourage all students to regularly check their department’s official webpage for the most up-to-date information on scholarship opportunities and application details.
Students can also find external scholarships and resources here. This page is updated monthly by the Nicholls Scholarship Office.
What is a Student Activities Resume? A student activities resume is a document that highlights a student’s achievements and activities outside of the classroom to demonstrate their skills, interests, and accomplishments.