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
The scholarships below are available for the Fall 2026 semester.
Applications should be submitted no later than the close of business September 23, 2026, or the deadline date noted in the scholarship description. Complete your application today! 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 ALICE AND WILLIAM CALLOWAY BAND SCHOLARSHIP in the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Sciences and Technology [1 @ $1000]: is awarded to a full-time student enrolled in any degree program in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Technology. The recipient must be a U.S. citizen and resident of Louisiana. The recipient must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA. The recipient must also be a member of the Nicholls Band. The recipient shall hold the scholarship for two consecutive semesters, providing all of the above criteria is met. Financial need will be a consideration.
ANTHONY J. ROUSE, SR. FOOD ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP [1@ $625]: is awarded to a full-time student at Nicholls State University who is at least a part-time employee of Rouses’ Supermarkets or the child of at least a part-time employee of Rouses’ Supermarkets. The recipient must be enrolled in one of the programs within the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute. Preference will be given to candidates interested in food entrepreneurship. The recipient must be a graduate of an accredited public or private high school. The recipient may keep this scholarship for one year provided he or she meets all the above criteria and maintains a 2.50 overall GPA. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
THE BLAINE FASLUND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP [1@$375]: Awarded to a sanctioned bowler or a family member of a sanctioned bowler. A copy of the sanctioned bowler’s card must accompany the application. The recipient must be a resident of Lafourche or Terrebonne parish. The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student at Nicholls State University and maintain a 2.50 overall GPA. If awarded to a first-time freshman, the recipient may keep this scholarship for 4 years (eight semesters) provided he or she meets all of the above criteria and has at least a 2.5 overall GPA in high school. Should no entering freshman apply, the scholarship may be awarded to a continuing student provided they meet the above criteria. The continuing student may keep the scholarship until graduation, but not more than 8 semesters. Financial need may be considered when screening applicants for this scholarship. Application is available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
THE BOYSIE AND JOY BOLLINGER FIRST GENERATION ENDOWED UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP [2 @ $500]: is awarded to a full-time, TOPS qualified student enrolled at Nicholls State University. The recipient will be a resident of Louisiana and must be awarded the federal Pell Grant. The recipient will be a first generation college freshman; neither the parents nor legal guardians will have earned a college degree. The recipient shall declare his or her major to be Culinary Arts. Each recipient will demonstrate their commitment to the culinary profession through 2 (two) letters of reference. The letters of reference must be submitted to the Scholarship Office. The recipient will be eligible to receive the award for a maximum of eight semesters provided they maintain a 2.5 GPA. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
CALLAIS COMPANIES II ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP [1@ $750]: Awarded to a full-time student at Nicholls State University. The recipient must be an employee or dependent of an employee of a company owned by the Callais Family. If a qualified employee or dependent are not available, the recipient must be a graduate of a Louisiana high school with a 2.50 GPA. The qualifying companies are United Community Bank and Pelican Waste and Debris, LLC.
THE CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY BENOIT, JR. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP [1@ $250]: is awarded to a student admitted to Nicholls State University. The student may be of any classification and enrollment status. There is no minimum GPA level for this scholarship. The applicant should be associated with Colonels E-Sports and have a major in the College of Liberal Arts.
CROSBY TUGS SCHOLARSHIP [1@ $250]: Awarded to a South Lafourche resident with a 3.00 GPA. First priority will be given to dependents of employees of Crosby Tugs, Inc.
THE EDDIE HEBERT – THIBODAUX LIONS CLUB NURSING SCHOLARSHIP [1@ $500]: will be awarded to a full-time student majoring in Nursing at Nicholls State University. The applicant must be of junior classification but must be meeting minimum academic requirements. The applicant must be in Nursing clinicals. Applicants must be residents of Lafourche and a graduate of either Thibodaux High School or E.D. White Catholic High School. Applications are available by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
THE ELLEN CANCIENNE ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP [1@ $1000] is awarded to a full-time student from Southeast Louisiana enrolled at Nicholls State University. Continuing students must have a 3.00 GPA to apply. Incoming freshmen must have the required GPA for admission into the university. The student awarded this scholarship may keep it up to eight semesters if they maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA. The applicant must demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to the applicant enrolled as a Biology major with a declared concentration in Pharmacy. If no applicant qualifies in Pharmacy, other health sciences or medical field concentrations will be considered.
FIRST AMERICAN BANK SCHOLARSHIP [7 @ $500 each]: Awarded to full-time dependent students with low to moderate family income. The applicants must maintain a minimum 2.50 GPA and be of at least sophomore standing. The applicants must reside in one of the following parishes: Ascension, Assumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, and Terrebonne. One recipient will be selected from each of the previously mentioned parishes. The scholarship is valid for one semester. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE 52 SCHOLARSHIP [2 @ $250]: is awarded to a full-time student enrolled at Nicholls State University. The recipient will be a resident of Lafourche Parish with a minimum 2.5 GPA or higher. The student must be a declared Government, Political Science, or Criminal Justice major. F.O.P. members or their immediate family can also apply. F.O.P members or their immediate family can be any declared major. Preference will be given to F.O.P. members or their dependents. The value of the scholarship is $250 for one semester only. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
THE GORDON “BUBBA” DOVE, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $2500] is awarded to a full-time student enrolled at Nicholls State University. The recipient will be a resident of Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Mary, or Assumption parish. The recipient’s enrollment in the Petroleum Engineering Technology and Safety Management Program, the Maritime Management Program, or in any program in the College of Business is preferred but not required. The recipient will be eligible to receive the award for one year (two semesters) provided they have and maintain a 2.5 GPA. The recipient will demonstrate community service involvement. You must submit a copy of your updated student activities resume. Financial need will be a consideration when awarding this scholarship. The applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member of Nicholls State University in the stipulated program. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
THE HELEN ALENE MELANCON EXCELLENCE IN MEN’S BASEBALL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $375]: Awarded to a high school graduate who demonstrates strong academic and leadership achievements and is an athlete who will compete in intercollegiate Baseball at Nicholls State University. The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student and be NCAA eligible. (A full-time student is defined as a student enrolled in 12 or more hours of credit courses.) The recipient must be receiving an athletic scholarship in baseball. If awarded, the athletic scholarship may be reduced by the value of this award. The recipient may keep this scholarship for four years provided they meet all the above criteria and maintains a 2.80 overall GPA. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need.
THE HELEN ALENE MELANCON EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $375]: Awarded to a high school graduate who demonstrates strong academic and leadership achievements and plans to major in Allied Health Sciences with a concentration in Communicative Disorders at Nicholls State University. The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student. (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 four years provided he or she meets all the above criteria and maintains a 2.80 overall GPA. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need.
JOE AND GINA SANFORD FAMILY ENDOWED 1ST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $625]: is awarded to a full-time student enrolled at Nicholls State University. The recipient will be a resident of Louisiana. Each recipient will be a graduate of a high school located in the tri-city area of Morgan City, Berwick and Patterson. The recipient must be awarded the federal Pell Grant. The recipient will be a first-generation college student; neither the parents nor legal guardians will have earned a college degree. Each recipient will be eligible to receive the award for a maximum of eight semesters provided they maintain a 3.0 GPA while earning at least 12 hours each semester. Each recipient must also remain Pell Grant eligible.
KEITH T. AND RITA R. HAMILTON ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN EDUCATION [1 @ $250]: Awarded to a student with at least sophomore status and a minimum GPA of 3.250. The recipient will perform three hours of service a week at a Lafourche or Terrebonne Parish elementary public school. Service will consist of tutoring at-risk students, assisting teachers in the classroom environment, or performing other services as deemed appropriate by the Lafourche or Terrebonne Parish School Board staff and the Nicholls State University College of Education Supervisor of Student Teaching. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
LAFOURCHE PARISH BAR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP [1@ $250]: Awarded to an applicant who has a 2.50 GPA and is a graduate of a Lafourche Parish High School. The applicant must have completed at least 25 semester hours prior to applying. Preference will be given to students who are within the Law Option Curriculum (Business Pre-Law) or Criminal Justice.
THE LEROY THERIOT MEAT & CHARCUTERIE CULINARY ARTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP [1@ $625]: is awarded to a full-time student at Nicholls State University who is at least a part-time employee of Rouses’ Supermarkets or the child of at least a part-time employee of Rouses’ Supermarkets. The recipient must be enrolled in one of the programs within the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute. Preference will be given to candidates interested in the butcher crafts. The recipient must be a graduate of an accredited public or private high school. The recipient may keep this scholarship for one year provided he or she meets all the above criteria and maintains a 2.50 overall GPA. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
THE LESLEY WHARTON MARCELLO ENDOWMENT FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENT PUBLICATION SERVICE [1 @ $250]: Awarded to a full-time (12 hours) student in good standing with the university at the time of nomination. The recipient should have worked in Student Publication at Nicholls State University for at least a semester prior to nomination. The application will include an essay on why working on the university newspaper or yearbook has or will help them in their majors, careers, or life. The application will include a letter of nomination from someone who is best suited to nominate the student for this award, preferably someone in Student Publications who has had a chance to observe the student. Email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for an application or pick one up at the Scholarships Office.
THE LESLIE ELAINE GUEDRY MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $500]: will be awarded to a full time student of Junior, Senior, or Graduate classification. The student must have and maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Applicants must be graduates of either Ascension Catholic or Assumption High School. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in Communicative Disorders in preparation for employment in the field of Speech Pathologist or Audiologist and/or for graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. Email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for an application or pick one up at the Scholarships Office.
THE LOUISIANA GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION DISTRICT III KEVIN and ASHLEY RUSSO SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $1000]: is awarded to a full-time (12 or more hours) student majoring in Biology, with a concentration in Environmental Biology, at Nicholls State University. The applicant must have attained sophomore, junior or senior standing and must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. The scholarship is valued at $500 per semester and will be awarded for one year. To receive the scholarship for the second semester, the student must earn at least a 3.0 GPA and at least 12 hours.
THE MICHAEL C. AND CHRISTINE P. BOURGEOIS #1 ENDOWED 1ST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP [3 @ $400]: is awarded to a full-time student enrolled at Nicholls State University. The recipient must be a U.S. citizen. Each recipient will be a resident and registered voter of Ward 6 in Lafourche Parish (Chackbay area) and have graduated from E.D. White Catholic High School, Houma Christian School, or Thibodaux High School. If a recipient has not reached age 18 yet, he or she must register to vote at age 18 in order to remain eligible to retain the scholarship for future semesters. Students who meet all other criteria but were home schooled or passed the GED are also eligible to apply. The recipient must have at least a 2.8 GPA. The recipient must be awarded the federal Pell Grant. The recipient will be a first generation college student; neither the parents nor legal guardians will have earned a college degree. Each recipient will be enrolled in either in the College of Nursing, the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Liberal Arts, or the College of Sciences and Technology. Each recipient will be eligible to receive the award for a maximum of eight semesters provided they maintain a 2.8 GPA while earning at least 12 hours each semester. The recipient must also remain Pell Grant eligible. Special consideration will be given to the applicant’s character, leadership and participation in professional or charitable organizations, as well as to honorably discharged members of the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force or Coast Guard. Student must turn in a copy of their voter registration card. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
THE MICHAEL C. AND CHRISTINE P. BOURGEOIS #2 ENDOWED 1ST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP [3 @ $500]: is awarded to a full-time student enrolled at Nicholls State University. The recipient must be a U.S. citizen. Each recipient will be a resident and registered voter of Ward 6 in Lafourche Parish (Chackbay area) and have graduated from E.D. White Catholic High School, Houma Christian School, or Thibodaux High School. If a recipient has not reached age 18 yet, he or she must register to vote at age 18 in order to remain eligible to retain the scholarship for future semesters. Students who meet all other criteria but were home schooled or passed the GED are also eligible to apply. The recipient must have at least a 2.5 GPA. The recipient must be awarded the federal Pell Grant. The recipient will be a first generation college student; neither the parents nor legal guardians will have earned a college degree. Each recipient will be enrolled in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, or the College of Nursing. Each recipient will be eligible to receive the award for a maximum of eight semesters provided they maintain a 2.5 GPA while earning at least 12 hours each semester. The recipient must also remain Pell Grant eligible. Special consideration will be given to the applicant’s character, leadership and participation in professional or charitable organizations, as well as to honorably discharged members of the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force or Coast Guard. Student must turn in a copy of their voter registration card. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
THE MICHAEL C. AND CHRISTINE P. BOURGEOIS #3 ENDOWED UPPER CLASSMEN/ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $750]: will be awarded to full-time (9 or more hours) graduate students at Nicholls State University. Each recipient must be a citizen of the United States and a registered voter in the Louisiana parish they reside in and must attach Voters ID Card to the application. The recipient must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. The student may receive the scholarship for up to four semesters, provided he or she continues to meet all necessary criteria. Each recipient must be a Nicholls State University Upper Classman or Alumni. Preference will be given to registered voters of Ward 6 (Chackbay area) in Lafourche Parish who are enrolled in the Specialist in School Psychology Graduate Program with the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Preference will be given to graduates of any high school in Lafourche or Terrebonne Parish.
THE MICHAEL C. AND CHRISTINE P. BOURGEOIS #4 ENDOWED UPPER CLASSMEN/ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP [2 @ $200]: will be awarded to full-time Junior, Senior, or Alumni graduate student at Nicholls State University. Each recipient must be a citizen of the United States and a registered voter in Ward 6 (Chackbay area) of Lafourche Parish and must attach a copy of their Voters ID Card to the application. The recipient must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above for a graduate student and 2.0 or above for an undergraduate student. The student may receive the scholarship for one semester, but past recipients can reapply along with other applicants for consideration each fall and spring semester. Each recipient must be a Nicholls State University Upper Classman or Alumni. Preference will be given to graduates of any high school in Lafourche or Terrebonne Parish.
THE MICHAEL C. AND CHRISTINE P. BOURGEOIS #5 ENDOWED UPPER CLASSMEN/ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $ 375]: will be awarded to full-time Junior, Senior, or Alumni graduate student at Nicholls State University within the Department of Biology. Each recipient must be a citizen of the United States and a registered voter in Ward 6 (Chackbay area) of Lafourche Parish and must attach a copy of their Voters ID Card to the application. The recipient must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above for a graduate student and 2.5 or above for an undergraduate student. The student may receive the scholarship for one semester, but past recipients can reapply along with other applicants for consideration each fall and spring semester. Each recipient must be a Nicholls State University Upper Classman or an Alumni. Preference will be given to graduates of any high school in Lafourche or Terrebonne Parish.
THE MICHAEL C. AND CHRISTINE P. BOURGEOIS #6 ENDOWED UPPER CLASSMEN/ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP [ 1@ $200]: will be awarded to a qualifying Nicholls Bridge to Independence Ward 6 student enrolled in the 2-year certificate program. Priority consideration will be to an applicant that is citizen of the U.S. who votes in Ward 6 (Chackbay area). If no ward 6 applicants apply, then a resident of Lafourche parish will be considered. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
The Michael and Christine Bourgeois Endowed Upper Class/Alumni Scholarship #7 [4 @ $500]: will be awarded to full-time Nicholls Undergraduate Senior or an Alumni Graduate student at Nicholls State University. Applicants will be graduates of any high school in Lafourche or Terrebonne Parishes. Each recipient must be a citizen of the United States and a registered voter in Ward 6 of Lafourche Parish (Chackbay area) and must attach a copy of their Voters ID Card to the application. The recipient must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above for a graduate student and 2.0 or above for an undergraduate student. The student may receive the scholarship for one semester, but past recipients can reapply along with other applicants for consideration each fall and spring semester. Past recipients are allowed to reapply each semester. The application is available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
THE NICHOLAS LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP [1 @ $250]: Awarded to a full-time (12 hours) student of junior status or better majoring in either Information Systems or Computer Science. The applicant must be a resident of Lafourche, Terrebonne, or Assumption Parish with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
PHIL J. “SONNY” NAQUIN, JR. SCHOLARSHIP [1@$250]: Awarded to a high school graduate who demonstrated strong academic and leadership achievements and maintained an overall 3.000 GPA in high school. The applicant must be an entering freshman and must be enrolled as a full-time student for the upcoming fall semester. The recipient must also be a graduate of Thibodaux High or E.D. White Catholic High Schools and have at least a 22 on the ACT. To retain the scholarship for the second semester, the recipient must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and earn at least 12 semester hours. The student cannot be in receipt of any academic scholarship from Nicholls.
THE RANDOLPH AND CECILIA CHERAMIE MEMORIAL FIRST GENERATION ENDOWED UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN CULINARY ARTS [1 @ $500] is awarded to a full-time student enrolled at Nicholls State University. Priority consideration will be given to a graduate of South Lafourche High School, Central Lafourche High School, or Grand Isle High School. If no qualified student applies from one of these high schools, consideration will then be given to a graduate of any Louisiana high school. The recipient will be a resident of Louisiana and must be awarded the federal Pell Grant. The recipient will be a first generation college student; neither the parents nor legal guardians will have earned a college degree. The recipient shall declare his or her major to be Culinary Arts. The recipient will be eligible to receive the award for a maximum of eight semesters provided they maintain a 2.66 GPA.
REGIE TRUXILLO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP [1@ $250]: Awarded to a dependent of an employee of Crosby Tugs, Inc. Applicants must be full-time students who maintain a 2.5 grade-point average.
THE ROBYN ADELE FORD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN EDUCATION [1@ $250]: is awarded to a fulltime student enrolled in a degree program in teacher education in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The scholarship was established in support of a candidate who 1) has personally battled cancer or 2) has faced other challenges in obtaining his/her degree. The candidate must possess the qualities espoused by Robyn: intelligence, strength, laughter, wisdom, passion and a love of education. The recipient will be classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior and have earned a 3.0 GPA or higher at the time of the award. Graduate students may be considered. The recipient shall hold the scholarship for two consecutive semesters. To receive the scholarship for a second semester, the recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Primary consideration must go to a candidate who is 1) battling cancer or 2) a cancer survivor. Should there not be qualified applicant whose life has been personally touched by cancer, the scholarship funds may be allocated to a candidate who has experienced other challenges in obtaining his/her degree. If these criteria are not met, the scholarship funds will be transferred to a subsequent semester for a candidate who meets the criteria. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
ST. MARY INDUSTRIAL GROUP ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP [4 @ $375]: The St. Mary Industrial Group Endowed Scholarship will provide one scholarship to an incoming freshman graduate from each of the following East St. Mary Parish, Louisiana high schools: Central Catholic High School, Morgan City High School, Berwick High School, and Patterson High School. Recipients must enroll as full-time students (12 or more credit hours per semester) and have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. The scholarship will be awarded for up to four years, provided the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements. Email brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu for an application or pick one up at the Scholarships Office.
THE SCLASS/GEE SCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATION MAJORS [1 @ $300]: is awarded to a full-time (12 or more hours) student majoring in Education at Nicholls State University. Students majoring in Art, Music, and Math Education, who are in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Technology, may apply. Freshman applicants must have an ACT Score of 22 or higher with at least a 3.0 GPA. Continuing students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. The applicant must have a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on file with the Office of Financial Aid. The scholarship is valued at $300 per semester for two semesters. The applicant must have documented evidence of the impact their service has had on a particular group or individual (ex. volunteerism, service learning, field-work, or internships that show civic responsibility and engagement). A co-curricular form must be submitted to document your leadership experience. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or by emailing brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
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