R.I.S.E. (Raising Individual Standards of Excellence)
2024 Scholarship Application
Requirements: Candidates must meet the following criteria to qualify for this award:
Scholarships are awarded to New Orleans area high school seniors who have demonstrated plans to pursue post-secondary education. This includes but not limited to enrollment at a 2 or 4 year college or university; technical or trade programs, etc.
Currently enrolled (or re-enrolling) college students are also eligible to apply for RISE Scholarships.
Graduating High School Senior Requirements:
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Minimum ACT test score of 18; or SAT combined EBRW score of 960.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcript
- Personal statement
College/Graduate Student Requirements:
- 2.75 GPA cumulative grade point average.
- One letter of recommendation
- Resume
- Personal statement
*Application must be submitted by May 1, 2024 at 11:59pm.