Providing Opportunities for Louisiana’s Future Educators
The Geaux Teach scholarship program was established to provide scholarships to students who are enrolled in teacher preparation programs or alternate certification programs approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) at postsecondary education institutions within the state.
What are the eligibility requirements?
The student must be a United States citizen and if required, registered with the Selective Service.
They must be a Louisiana resident for at least two years prior to July 1 immediately preceding the academic year of enrollment.
They must have at least a 2.50 cumulative college grade point average.
They must be enrolled full time in an approved teacher preparation program or alternate certification program.
Each institution will determine its own selection criteria for scholarship recipients.
What costs are covered?
The maximum annual award is $5,000. Scholarship awards shall be applicable only to the cost of tuition, required fees, and textbooks and instructional materials required for the course of study. The award shall be applied before all other state or institutional financial aid and awards are applied and only for any remaining balance due for tuition, required fees, textbooks and instructional materials required for the course of study.
How do I apply?
Students currently enrolled in a teacher preparation program or alternate certification program approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) can apply by contacting their college or university school of education or program provider and submitting the required Geaux Teach Application Form.
