We offer academic scholarships to first-time freshmen who meet certain criteria. To be considered, you’ll need to:
- Submit your ACT/SAT scores at the time of application, but prior to applying would be best
- Apply for admission
- Be admitted for consideration by January 5th of your senior year
Applicants accepted for admission by January 5th may qualify to receive scholarships for 4 years if they meet the following criteria. All qualifying criteria (high school transcripts and ACT/SAT scores) are needed by the January 5th deadline. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all scores and the transcript are received by the deadline.
This process is for first-time university applicants only.
Annual Academic Honor Scholarship Amounts
| ACT 21–23 | 24–26 | 27–29 | 30+ | |
| GPA 3.0 | – | $2,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| 3.5 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| 3.6 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,750 | $3,000 |
| 3.7 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,750 | $3,250 |
| 3.8 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,250 | $3,500 |
| 3.9 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,750 | $4,000 |
| 4 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,500 |
Annual Housing and Meals Scholarship Amounts
| ACT 21–23 | 24–26 | 27–29 | 30+ | |
| GPA 3.0 | – | $2,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| 3.5 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| 3.6 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| 3.7 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,500 |
| 3.8 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| 3.9 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| 4 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
***Scholarship award amounts and criteria are subject to change.
Those awarded an academic scholarship will be required to earn at least 12 hours each semester with a semester GPA of 3.0 or higher for the duration of the award. Falling below either or both requirements could result in a loss of your scholarship. To continue to receive the housing and meals scholarship (academic enrichment), students must be living on campus.
Students can also find available scholarship opportunities here. We also have outside scholarships, not affiliated with Nicholls available here.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Brandy St. Pierre, Assistant Director of Financial Aid/University Scholarships
Phone: (985) 448-4411
Fax: (985) 448-4124
E-Mail: brandy.stpierre@nicholls.edu
Location: Otto B. Candies Hall, Room 409