Through the generosity of donors in the community, the SOWELA Foundation is able to provide scholarship funds to qualified students. Awards are made on a competitive basis and the funds are limited. For first time students, the scholarship selection committee will review high school grade point average, and/or standardized test scores. For continuing students, cumulative collegiate grade point average is the primary basis for the award. Other factors for selection include community involvement, leadership positions held, honors/awards received, as well as extenuating circumstances that may warrant a need for this funding. We encourage all students with a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average to submit a scholarship application by the priority date of March 1st prior to the start of the Fall semester. Students must reapply each year after January 1st to be considered.
Fill out the online SOWELA scholarship application.
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Outside scholarships (i.e., scholarships awarded from non-governmental sources outside of SOWELA) are a resource that some students use to pay for their education at SOWELA. The scholarships are awarded by third-party individuals or companies. Students apply directly to those awarding the scholarship. Please read all of the eligibility requirements for each scholarship before applying. We have made every effort to verify the authenticity of these scholarships; however, it is important that you do not pay any fees nor give out any personal or financial information when making an application.
Jump Start graduates who earn both a Jump Start credential and a Louisiana high school diploma are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship award.
The scholarship supports Louisiana students in obtaining the necessary training to secure industry employment in high-demand, high-income construction crafts and STEM-related fields.
