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• Six Baton Rouge students awarded healthcare-oriented scholarships

  May 10, 2021 7:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Six high school and college students have been awarded scholarships designed to expand their health and wellness career opportunities. The scholarships, given out by The Baton Rouge Clinic and the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, amount to a total of $50,000. A panel of BRC representatives and... more »

• Governor suspends certain TOPS rules for students affected by Hurricane Laura

  September 24, 2020 10:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) announced Thursday that Governor John Bel Edwards has suspended certain requirements of the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) award for students who live in parishes affected by Hurricane Laura. The Governor signed Proclamation Number 124 JBE 2020... more »

• Budweiser creates scholarship named after its first Black female Brewmaster in St. Louis

  September 23, 2020 11:26 AM

  Budweiser has created a new scholarship named after the company's first Black female Brewmaster in St. Lewis and released a video featuring the moment she was told about the scholarship, allowing viewers to see her sincere reaction to the news. A Wednesday morning press released announced the creation of... more »

• Ascension Parish Sheriff awards outstanding local grads with scholarships

  July 6, 2020 10:05 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH - The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office announced Monday (July 6) that four high-school seniors were awarded scholarships that can be used toward the cost of college tuition, fees, or books for the upcoming school year. Cassidy Rosseau and Darianna Bergeron, both graduates of St. Amant High School,... more »

• State officials have started processing 2020 graduates for TOPS eligibility

  June 11, 2020 9:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) has begun processing 2020 high school graduates for TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) eligibility. Interested students have been directed to set up a Student Hub account so they can track their TOPS status, from initial eligibility through... more »

• In view of COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Edwards modifies TOPS eligibility requirements

  April 3, 2020 12:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards' office released a statement Friday, announcing that he'd signed a proclamation that will make it easier for high school seniors and current post-secondary students to be eligible for a Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) scholarship. Before the health crisis caused by... more »

• TOPS scholarships on the chopping block again Play Video

  March 14, 2018 7:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Lawmakers failed to raise revenue in the recent special session, leaving TOPS scholarships in peril. Louisiana's budget is short $700 million dollars going into the regular session, with most of the cuts going toward higher education and healthcare. Some lawmakers don't expect a budget deal until another... more »

• TOPS could get fully funded Play Video

  May 22, 2017 6:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Senate President said Monday he expects his colleagues to pass a budget that fully funds the TOPS scholarship program. "In order to do that we may have to move some monies around that the House of Representatives did not allocate," said Alario. Three weeks... more »

• TOPS cuts may continue through next year Play Video

  February 23, 2017 6:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Edwards' administration proposed a state budget Thursday that keeps the cuts to the TOPS scholarship program intact. In the proposal, students would only receive 70 percent of their scholarships beginning fall 2017. It's the same amount students are receiving this year after lawmakers cut the program... more »

• UL offers scholarship to 14-year-old who hasn't started high school

  June 2, 2016 12:27 PM

  LAFAYETTE - A 14-year-old who has yet to play a single down of high school football has already been offered a scholarship to University of Louisiana at Lafayette, according to a Mississippi newspaper. However, NCAA rules prevent UL coach Mark Hudspeth from speaking publicly about a recruit. A UL... more »

• LSU and LCTCS to sign transfer agreement

  May 25, 2016 5:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A signing ceremony will be held to announce an LSU and Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) transfer agreement and Honors Promise Scholarship between the two colleges. LCTCS and LSU are aiming to provide more opportunities to Louisiana residents and transfer students who want to pursue a... more »

• Brusly High honors teacher who disappeared without a trace Play Video

  April 12, 2016 12:30 AM

  BRUSLY - It has been nearly 5 years since Sylviane Lozada went missing. She was a foreign language teacher at Brusly High School. Her family there continues to raise money for a scholarship in her honor. Monday was the 5th annual Foreign Language Scholarship Softball Game at Brusly High. All... more »

• How will lawmakers curb TOPS spending? Play Video

  April 6, 2016 5:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The House Education Committee met Wednesday to feel out plans to curb TOPS spending. Lawmakers tossed out some ideas but didn’t agree on any one plan. One proposal would raise the minimum grade point average requirement from 2.3 to 2.5. Another plan would require students to... more »

• Southern University Jaguar Jamboree Play Video

  October 1, 2015 10:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Southern University's alumni federation, "Home Chapter," is getting ready to hold their annual "Jaguar Jamboree" Scholarship and Alumni Recruitment Event. This year's jamboree will feature an evening of live music, food, fun and prizes. The event raises scholarship funds for incoming students that need financial assistance. It also... more »