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Louisiana scholarships, grants & apprenticeships

2 scholarships on this site are limited to Louisiana residents, schools or employers, and the next one to close is Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship on Feb 5, 2027. Louisiana students can also apply to all 138 open national scholarships.

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State aid: Louisiana offers Louisiana GO Grant ($300–$3,000 per year), run by Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA). Federal Pell Grants stack on top.

Registered apprenticeships in Louisiana are handled by the Registered Apprenticeship Division (Louisiana Workforce Commission) (a state apprenticeship agency).

The IRS lists 5 community foundations in Louisiana with at least $1 million in assets; the largest is The Greater New Orleans Foundation in New Orleans. Many run local scholarships with one shared application. For hands-on careers, 71 accredited trade programs in Louisiana appear in federal College Scorecard data.

Scholarships for Louisiana students (2)

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Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

$500 to $6,000 per year · Jimmy Rane Foundation · High school senior

High school seniors no older than 20 on Aug 1, 2027, living in AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV or DC; financial need is a major factor.

Application opens Dec 1, 2026; application and materials due Feb 5, 2027 (recommendations by Feb 10). No late applications.
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M.J. Foster Promise Program

$3,200 per award year ($1,600 per semester) · Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) · Adult learners (21+)

Louisiana adults (new applicants must be at least 21) enrolling in short-term credential or associate programs aligned to high-demand, high-wage occupations in Louisiana's workforce priorities.

Applications for 2026–27 are open through the academic year; funding is first-come, first-billed, so apply early.
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Louisiana state grants

Louisiana GO Grant
Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)

$300–$3,000 per year

Louisiana residents with financial need at participating Louisiana colleges; amount depends on need and school policy.

Set by your college — file early.

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Louisiana grants: how to apply and deadlines →

Apprenticeships in Louisiana

Registered Apprenticeship Division (Louisiana Workforce Commission)

State apprenticeship agency. Paid, on-the-job training with a credential at the end.

Search openings on Apprenticeship.gov Full Louisiana apprenticeship guide →

Community foundations in Louisiana

The Greater New Orleans Foundation
New Orleans · $513 million in assets
Scholarships page
Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Baton Rouge · $343 million in assets
Community Foundation of North Louisiana
Shreveport · $193 million in assets

All 5 Louisiana community foundations →

Looking at trade school? Compare 71 accredited trade programs in Louisiana.

Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships only for Louisiana residents?

Yes. 2 on this site are limited to Louisiana, and the next deadline is Feb 5, 2027 (Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship).

What state grants does Louisiana offer?

Louisiana GO Grant. Most use the FAFSA, so file it early.

Can I apply to national scholarships too?

Yes. All 138 open national scholarships accept students from Louisiana unless their own rules say otherwise.