Louisiana National Guard Patriot Scholarship

The Louisiana National Guard Patriot Scholarship provides scholarships to Louisiana National Guard members who are enrolled in a Louisiana public postsecondary institution and who are eligible for the Louisiana National Guard tuition waiver.  This program provides for the payment of mandatory fees charged to the student by the institution as funds are appropriated.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a member in good standing with the LA National Guard
  • Be eligible to receive the LA National Guard tuition waiver
  • Be enrolled in at least one credit hour or more at a LA public postsecondary institution

Award Amount

  • Equal to mandatory fees charged as evidenced on fee bill
  • Postsecondary institution shall determine award amount for eligible students
  • 12 semesters or 16 quarters. Part-time enrollment in summer sessions or intercessions count towards the maximum number of semesters or quarters.

Award Year

  • Begins with fall semester or term and ends immediately prior to the next fall semester or term
  • Includes all semesters, quarters, terms, and intersessions

Continuing Eligibility

  • Be a member in good standing with the LA National Guard
  • Be eligible to receive the LA National Guard tuition waiver as of billing date
  • Not have received the scholarship for 12 semesters or 16 quarters
  • Not be on academic probation
  • Not received the scholarship for four years unless granted an extension due to mobilization or call to active duty
  • Not achieved a baccalaureate degree utilizing the funds for the program

Bulletins

Name Bulletin # Link Programs
Louisiana National Guard Patriot Scholarship S2023-4 Patriot Program