Cedric Richmond Scholarship Application
The Cedric Richmond Scholarship Program provides financial awards to Louisiana students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and financial need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and Louisiana residents with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Eligible applicants include current high school seniors graduating in the spring, as well as undergraduate, graduate, and professional students enrolled full-time at any of Louisiana’s public colleges or universities.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE STARTING THE APPLICATION
Incomplete applications or applications with missing, incorrect, or improperly submitted required documents will be automatically disqualified. This does not apply to the optional “Tell Us About You” section.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Student ID #
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If you are a high school senior graduating in Spring 2027 and do not yet have a college/university student ID, enter N/A.
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Email
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Example@example.com - Use a valid email address that you check regularly. Scholarship decisions will be sent to the email address you provide.
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Select your college or institution
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Louisiana State University — Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University — Alexandria
Louisiana State University — Eunice
Louisiana State University — Shreveport
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center — New Orleans
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center — Shreveport
Grambling State University
Louisiana Tech University
McNeese State University
Nicholls State University
Northwestern State University
Southeastern Louisiana University
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana Monroe
University of New Orleans
Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge
Southern University at New Orleans
Southern University at Shreveport
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge Community College
Bossier Parish Community College
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Delgado Community College
Fletcher Technical Community College
Louisiana Delta Community College
Northshore Technical Community College
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Nunez Community College
River Parishes Community College
South Louisiana Community College
SOWELA Technical Community College
Centenary College of Louisiana
Dillard University
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Louisiana Christian University
Loyola University New Orleans
Tulane University
University of Holy Cross
Xavier University of Louisiana
Chamberlain University — New Orleans
Herzing University — New Orleans
William Carey University — Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge General School of Nursing
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine — Monroe
Please enter the college or university you currently attend. If you are graduating from high school in Spring 2027, enter the college or university you plan to attend.
A copy of Your University Transcript.
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College/University Transcript (Unofficial transcripts are accepted.) College/University Freshmen: If you do not yet have a complete college/university transcript, include your class schedule and high school transcript. High School Seniors: Include your high school transcript.
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Headshot
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Headshot: Upload a clear photo of you only, showing your face and upper body. Please do not submit full-length body photos or photos that include other people, pets, or other distractions.
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Résumé
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Résumé: Upload a current high school, college, or professional résumé that includes any of the following, as applicable: education, work experience, volunteer/community service, leadership, extracurricular activities, honors, and awards.
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Essay
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In 250–500 words, explain what receiving this scholarship would mean to you, including your financial need and how the scholarship would impact your educational journey and personal goals.Your essay must be your own original work and reflect your personal experiences and perspective. AI tools may be used for minor editing, such as grammar, spelling, or clarity. However, essays written entirely by AI or by another person are prohibited and will result in disqualification.
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Recommendation Letter
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Letters of recommendation may NOT be written by immediate or extended family members. Recommendations should come from someone who knows you well and can speak to your character, accomplishments, goals, or potential. Examples include, but are not limited to, a teacher, professor, school counselor, mentor, pastor, coach, employer, supervisor, public servant, community leader, or family friend.
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OPTIONAL: Tell Us More About You and What Makes You Stand Out!
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This is your chance to shine! Show us how you are involved in your school, campus, or community and what you do through that involvement. This may include volunteer or community service, internships, leadership roles, sports, fraternity or sorority involvement, social or academic clubs, church or community organizations, or other activities that are important to you.You may share individual photos, create a photo compilation (multiple photos combined into one PDF), or submit a 1–2 minute video that highlights your involvement. Include brief captions or descriptions that provide context for the activities shown.
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