Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on July 1, 2025
Scholarship Summary:
LSUS offers a Guaranteed Academic Scholarship program administered through the Office of Scholarships for full-time domestic students pursuing their first undergraduate degree.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for an LSUS academic scholarship, you must;
i. Be a US citizen or permanent resident
ii. Be accepted to LSUS
iii. Have a minimum high school 2.6 GPA and 20 ACT
Value of Scholarship:
The LSUS Guaranteed Academic Scholarships are namely as follows;
i. Purple & Gold: $2,000/year (2.5 GPA & 20-21 ACT)
ii. Shreveport: $3,000/year (3.0 GPA & 22-25 ACT)
iii. Red River: $3,600/year (3.0 GPA & 26-29 ACT)
iv. Louisiana: Tuition & Fees + $1,200 Campus Housing Credit/year (3.5 GPA & 30-36 ACT)
In addition to LSUS Freshmen Guaranteed Academic Scholarships, out-of-state students may also qualify for an Out-of-State Fee Waiver.
Scholarship Application Guide:
There is no extra application to apply for these merit-based, academic scholarships. Once you have applied for admission to LSUS, your information will be reviewed and you will be notified regarding which scholarship you may be qualified to receive.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Louisiana State University Shreveport Freshman Scholarships Page.