Fall 2026 Scholarships Available
Applications should be submitted no later than the close of business on the deadline date noted in the scholarship description. If the application is not available online, you can pick up a copy of the application in the Scholarship Office, or you can email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for a copy. Students who have received other scholarships/awards, have extra-curricular involvement, or are members of campus or community organizations may submit or upload a copy of their student activities resume.
THE CELESTE GROS SILVERNAIL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP [4 @ $1250]: will be awarded to a student enrolled full-time or program full-time in the BSN program at Nicholls State University. The applicant must be enrolled in NURS 355 or higher at the time of receipt of the scholarship. The scholarship committee will give preference to a resident of Lafourche parish. The applicant must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. In addition to the application, the student must submit a typed 250-word essay detailing why they should receive the scholarship. The deadline to apply is September 15, 2026. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
The Dr. Colette Leistner Memorial Scholarship is a $500 scholarship ($250 fall/$250 spring semester) awarded to full-time students majoring in Dietetics. Students eligible are in senior standing in the DPD program. The recipient will receive the scholarship for one academic year and must maintain a 2.75-grade point average to maintain the scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to students who can demonstrate a commitment to the Nicholls community, as well as the dietetics program and student organization. The deadline to apply is September 11, 2026.
ELODIE BROWN CHABERT SCHOLARSHIP IN NURSING [1 @ $1000]: will be awarded to a full-time student majoring in Nursing at Nicholls State University. The applicant can be of any classification but must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher. The applicant must be a parent of a child or children. The deadline to apply is September 15, 2026. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
THIBODAUX REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM AUXILIARY NURSING SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $ 1000]: is awarded to a student with a declared major of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The applicant must be enrolled full-time in NURS 222/223, 255, 355, 371, 381, 400, 420, or 428. The recipient must have and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA or higher in courses that apply toward their BSN degree. The applicant must also be a resident of Lafourche, Terrebonne, Assumption, or St. Mary Parish. The deadline to apply is September 15, 2026. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
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.