Institutional Scholarships
Contact Information
The Office of Financial Aid is located on the first floor of the Student Services Building.
Address:
Office of Financial Aid 7525 Picardy Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Telephone: (225) 526-1714, Toll Free (877) 242-3509
Fax: (225) 526-1632
Email: Financial.Aid@ololcollege.edU
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Only students who have been admitted to Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University will be considered for the scholarships listed below.
Incoming Freshman Scholarships
Franciscan Scholarship: The Franciscan Scholarship is awarded to five outstanding entering freshmen who have demonstrated leadership skills, are among the top students in their class academically, and show promise of continuing such performance in college and beyond. Students meeting the following minimum criteria must submit a resume of high school activities and leadership experiences along with an essay to be considered. The minimum criteria for consideration are:
- High school grade point average of 3.5 or higher
- Composite ACT score of 24 or composite SAT score of 1180
- Record of high school activities and leadership
The award is a scholarship package valued at the cost of full-tuition and fees less TOPS for a maximum of eight semesters.
Presidential Scholarship: The Presidential Scholarship is awarded to ten outstanding entering freshmen who are scholastic achievers and show promise of continuing such performance in college and beyond. The minimum criteria for consideration are:
- High school grade point average of 3.5 or higher
- Composite ACT score of 23 or composite SAT score of 1140
The award is a scholarship package valued at the cost of half-tuition for a maximum of eight semesters.
Dean’s Scholarship: The Dean’s Scholarship is awarded to fifteen outstanding entering freshmen who are scholastic achievers. The minimum criteria for consideration are:
- High school grade point average of 3.25 or higher
- Composite ACT score of 21 or composite SAT score of 1080
The award is a scholarship package valued at $1,500 per semester for a maximum of eight semesters.
Catholic Advantage Scholarship: The Catholic Advantage Scholarship is awarded to ten entering freshmen who graduated from a Catholic High School and meet the following criteria:
- High school grade point average of 3.25 or higher
- Composite ACT score of 22 or composite SAT score of 1110
The award is a scholarship package valued at the cost of half-tuition for a maximum of eight semesters.
Board of Trustees Scholarship: The Board of Trustees Scholarship is awarded to one entering freshman who has a record of high school activities and leadership skills. Students meeting the following minimum criteria must submit a resume of high school activities and leadership experiences along with an essay to be considered. The minimum criteria for consideration are:
- High school grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Composite ACT score of 21 or composite SAT score of 1080
The award is a scholarship package valued at $2,500 per semester for a maximum of eight semesters.
Incoming Transfer Scholarship
Tau Transfer Scholarship: The Tau Transfer Scholarship is awarded to twelve entering transfer students, each fall and spring semester, who are collegiate scholastic achievers and meet the following criteria:
- College grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- 24 or more transfer credits
The award is a scholarship package valued at the cost of half-tuition for a maximum of six semesters.
Continuing Student Scholarships
Continuing students who meet minimum criteria are automatically considered for the scholarships listed below. The scholarships are limitedly funded and highly competitive, therefore students who meet the minimum criteria are not guaranteed to be awarded. Generally, the award process occurs during the summer semester and the award letters are mailed to recipients before the fall term.
Actual awards and amounts may vary from year to year based on available funds.
Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship: The Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship was established to help fund the education of Christian women in specific states, Louisiana being one of them. The minimum criteria are as follows:
- Candidates must be female
- Candidates must be Christian
- Candidates must be seeking a degree in nursing or allied health
- 2.50 cumulative GPA
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA
The award is up to $1,750 per semester for two semesters
UPS Scholarship: The UPS Scholarship is awarded upon recommendation of the Office of Financial Aid. Criteria and award amounts vary each year, but generally students must have a competitive GPA to be considered.