STEM Fields and Teacher Education Grant Funding Program in Louisiana (USA)

GrantID: 638

Grant Funding Amount Low: $1

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant Amount High: $1

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Summary

A statewide financial assistance initiative offers a suite of scholarships and grants designed to make higher education more accessible and affordable. The program includes both merit- and need-based awards, with support for traditional academic studies, technical education, teacher preparation, wildlife/forestry majors, and adult learners entering in-demand career fields.


Benefits include full or partial coverage of tuition (depending on award tier), supplements for stipends, and support for credential or certificate programs in high-demand industries. Specific awards range from partial tuition to up to $3,000 annually for specialized disciplines like wildlife management. Additionally, there are smaller grants such as $600 per year for early participation in vocational training.


Eligibility requirements vary by program but generally include:

  • Residency and graduation from high school within the state

  • A minimum GPA/ACT score for merit awards

  • FAFSA submission by July 1 for all programs

  • Enrollment as a full-time student (typically 12 credits per semester)

  • In many cases, demonstration of financial need via federal applications


Available statewide at public colleges and universities, community and technical colleges, approved private institutions, and certain out-of-state agreements for specialized programs. Programs are accessible to both undergraduates and graduate students, with resources to support career changers, apprentices, veteran students, and adult learners.


Application Timeline and Awards

  • Annual cycles tied to FAFSA deadlines (usually July 1)

  • Merit-based awards follow high-school graduation

  • Specialized scholarships and technical awards also apply yearly

  • Notifications typically arrive in late spring or summer


Support: The office offers online guidance, webinars, and phone support to guide applicants through the application process for both state and curated private scholarship opportunities (mylosfa.la.gov, mylosfa.la.gov).

This comprehensive program renews annually and reaches thousands of students across the state seeking to reduce the cost and barriers to postsecondary education.


If you are located in Louisiana and working in the area of Science, Technology Research & Development, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.

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Grant Portal - STEM Fields and Teacher Education Grant Funding Program in Louisiana (USA) 638

Overview

This grant is meant to financially support organizations or entities that focus their efforts on, but not limited to: College Scholarship, Education, Financial Assistance, Higher Education, Individual, Other, Science, Technology Research & Development, Students, Teachers, Technology in Louisiana (USA).