Scholarship Description
TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) is a program of state scholarships for Louisiana residents who attend either one of the Louisiana Public Colleges and Universities, schools that are a part of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System or institutions that are a part of the Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.
The four different award components of the TOPS Program are:
TOPS Opportunity Award
TOPS Performance Award
Standard Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum High School GPA of 2.50 (GPA computed on core courses only)
- 17.5 Core Units
- Minimum ACT Score (or SAT Equivalent) of the prior year state average; Currently 20
- Must enroll full time as a first time freshman, by the first semester following the first anniversary of high school graduation
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Meet TOPS Louisiana residency requirements
*BESE-Approved Home Study Eligibility – ACT/SAT Score of 2 points above standard – Currently 22
*Louisiana Residents graduating from an eligible out-of-state/country high school – ACT/SAT Score of 3 points above standard – Currently 23
TOPS Honors Award
TOPS Tech Award
Year of Need: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior,
Type:
Num Awards: various
Min Award: varies
Max Award:
Deadline: 2025-10-29
Website: https://mylosfa.la.gov/students-parents/scholarships-grants/
Sponsoring Organization
State of Louisiana
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Web: http://www.osfa.la.gov/TOPS.htm
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