Stamps Scholarship (Louisiana State University)

LSU's Stamps Scholarship, awarded in partnership with the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation, covers full cost of attendance for four years -- roughly $33,000/year for Louisiana residents or $50,000/year for non-residents -- plus $14,000 over four years for enrichment experiences, a one-time $1,100 laptop stipend, and up to $1,550/year through the President's Future Leaders in Research Program. Candidates are drawn from LSU's general freshman applicant pool -- evaluated in consultation with the Ogden Honors College, not gated on separate admission to it -- and semifinalists submit an essay and resume before finalists attend the mandatory Scholars Weekend interview. Apply through the Common Application by the December 1 priority deadline.

Eligibility

DemographicsRequires admission to Louisiana State University; open to residents and non-residents, selected from the general freshman applicant pool (evaluated in consultation with the Ogden Honors College) via a Scholars Weekend interview.

Applying

About $33,000/yr (LA resident) to $50,000/yr (non-resident); plus $14,000 four-year enrichment fund, a $1,100 laptop stipend, and up to $1,550/year in research earnings.