REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Scholarships are awarded to New Orleans area high school seniors who have demonstrated plans to pursue post-secondary education. This includes but is not limited to enrollment at a 2 or 4 year college or university; technical or trade programs, etc.

  • Currently enrolled (or re-enrolling) college students are also eligible to apply for RISE Scholarships.

    • High School Student Requirements
      • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
      • Minimum ACT test score of 18; or SAT combined EBRW score of 960.
      • Two letters of recommendation
      • Official transcript
      • Personal statement

    • College Students Requirements:
      • 2.75 GPA cumulative grade point average.
      • One letter of recommendation.
      • Resume
      • Personal statement

    Student exam, college test and hand of man writing question paper in classroom for education, book