Southern Louisiana Chapter of AUSA College Scholarship Appliccation

Southern Louisiana Chapter of AUSA -- College Scholarship Application Form

Application Deadline - May 15, 2026
This $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a 2026 high school graduate who is enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program leading to a bachelor's degree or a community/junior college designed for a direct transfer to a four-year program. Preference is given to applicants who are dependents of active military personnel or a veteran. The scholarship will be paid by August 1, 2026.

Recipients of this award will be invited, but attendence is not required, to the AUSA Birthday Ball on June 27, 2026, at the Higgins Hotel in New Orleans to be recognized.

Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. All information is required to be considered for this scholarship.
I. Applicant Information
If selected, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Birthdate

MonthDayYear
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
High School Name and Address

School Name

Street Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Graduation Date
II. Academic Information
Current GPA (must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
Class Rank (if applicable)
Standardized Test Score - SAT (please note NA if not applicable):
Standardized Test Score - ACT (please note NA if not applicable):
Please upload official verification of Standardized Test Score

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Please upload your High School Transcript

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College you intend to enroll at/attend:
Please upload proof of college enrollment/acceptance, if available

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III. High School Activities

List your extracurricular activities, sports, clubs, or volunteer work on a separate document for submission. Include the following information for each activity/organization listed:
Activity/Organization Name:

Position/Role:

Duration (Years/Months):

Description of Involvement:
Please upload your High School Activities List:

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IV. Essay Section
Write an essay not to exceed 500 words that answers the following question:

How has a family member's military service impacted your life?

Consider including personal anecdotes, lessons learned, or how their service has influenced your aspirations.
Essay

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V. Final Requirement
Membership in the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is required to be eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must be members of AUSA or the child/grandchild of a member.

Basic membership is free to anyone for the period of two years. Basic members receive complimentary access to Soldier and Family Programs, professional networks, podcasts, and newsletters.

Visit https://www.ausa.org/membership/basic to join. We are listed as the New Orleans Chapter and we welcome your membership in our organization. Please provide your membership number in the following text box.
AUSA Membership Number
VIII. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received.
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Southern Louisiana Chapter of AUSA -- College Scholarship Application Form

I. Applicant Information

II. Academic Information

III. High School Activities

IV. Essay Section

V. Final Requirement

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature