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FranU 2024-25 Academic Catalog > Financial Aid and Scholarships > Institutional Scholarships

Institutional Scholarships

The Office of Financial Aid is located on the second floor of St. Francis Hall.

Office of Financial Aid
5414 Brittany Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Telephone: (225) 526-1714, Toll Free (877) 242-3509
Email: Financial.Aid@franu.edu
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Only students who have been admitted to Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University will be considered for the scholarships listed below. Awards may not be combined.

Incoming Freshman Scholarships

Franciscan Peer Leader Fellowship: The Franciscan Peer Leader Fellowship is awarded to 5 outstanding first-time freshmen who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and leadership skills, and show promise of continuing such performance at the university and beyond. The minimum criteria is an unweighted high school grade point average of 3.25 or higher. Students who complete an interview, submit a video, and attend Scholarship Day will be considered for this award. This award is a scholarship package valued at full tuition and fees (less TOPS and federal aid) annually for a maximum of four years. Students who accept this award will be members of the Franciscan Peer Leaders, a prestigious group of dedicated servant leaders across FranU's campus.

Franciscan Peer Leader Scholarship: The Franciscan Peer Leader Scholarship is awarded to 15 outstanding first-time freshmen who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and leadership skills. The minimum criteria is an unweighted high school grade point average of 3.25 or higher. Students who meet the criteria will be asked to interview for this competitive award. This award is a scholarship package valued at up to $6,000 annually for a maximum of four years. Students who accept this award will be members of the Franciscan Peer Leaders, a prestigious group of dedicated servant leaders across FranU's campus. These students will also be invited to a Scholarship Day which attending will give them the opportunity to compete for the Franciscan Peer Leader Fellowship

Presidential Scholarship:The Presidential Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding first-time freshmen who are scholastic achievers and show promise of continuing such performance in college and beyond. The minimum criteria is an unweighted high school grade point average of 3.5 or higher. This award is a scholarship package valued at up to $5,000 annually for a maximum of four years.

Dean’s Scholarship: The Dean's Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding first-time freshmen who are scholastic achievers. The minimum criteria is an unweighted high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher. This award is a scholarship package valued at up to $3,000 annually for a maximum of four years.

 

Incoming Transfer Scholarship

Tau Transfer Scholarship: The Tau Transfer Scholarship is awarded to 35 collegiate scholars. The minimum criteria is an overall college grade point average of 3.0 or higher for students with 12 or more earned college hours. This award is a scholarship package valued at up to $4,500 annually for a maximum of three years.

 

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.

Actual awards and amounts may vary from year to year based on available funds.

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.