A single application on the Baton Rouge Area Foundation's online portal is automatically checked against every currently open scholarship fund, so students don't have to find and apply to each one separately. Most funds are tied to a specific Baton Rouge-area high school - Baton Rouge Magnet, Zachary, St. Amant, Dutchtown, or Albany among others - while a few set other criteria like financial need or family circumstances. Awards range from one-time $500 grants to renewable scholarships worth up to $20,000, and some require a FAFSA or proof of need. Each fund sets its own opening date and deadline, so check the online directory for the windows that apply to you.
Eligibility
DemographicsEligibility is fund-specific: most funds require graduating from a particular Baton Rouge-area high school (e.g. Baton Rouge Magnet, Zachary, St. Amant, Dutchtown, or Albany), while a handful set other criteria such as demonstrated financial need or family circumstances.
Applying
Amount and renewal terms depend on which donor fund a student matches with in the directory; some are one-time, others renew across four years.