Scholarships

All scholarship awards are credited to the student's university account.

General College Scholarships

  • Scholarship applications are only accepted mid January through February 15th for Spring and mid August through September 15th for Fall.
  • Students must have completed at least one semester enrolled in the College of Engineering at the time of application.
  • In general, the college does not make awards to students who have received scholarships for a total of eight semesters. Additionally, students typically are awarded a single scholarship per semester from the Dean's Office.
  • Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need.
  • You will be notified only if you are selected to receive a scholarship. This may be at anytime during the semester, depending on availability of funds.
  • Other resources for scholarships may be your major department, LSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Aid or other private sources.

Diversity Scholarships 

The CoE Office of Diversity Programs is currently accepting applications for several federally funded and corporate sponsored undergraduate scholarships. Generally, students should be sophomores, juniors or seniors, and additional information about each scholarship is provided below. Submit the Diversity Scholarship Application with requested materials. Your Application is active for the academic year. Currently there are not any scholarships available for incoming freshmen for the 2012-2013 academic year. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Cooley Jones at diversity@eng.lsu.edu.

Continuing Students submit the Engineering Diversity Scholarship Application

Scholarships Offered 2011/2012

The type and number of scholarships may vary pending availability and renewed funding.

 

Baker Hughes Diversity Scholarship (4 available Spring 2012)
  • Open to all Engineering majors alligned with Baker Hughes recruiting needs; especially chemical, mechanical & petroleum
  • $1,250 for the 2011-2012 academic year
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.00
Earl & Maryanne Evans Endowed Scholarship (Filled)
  • The award varies and can be up to $4,000 for the 2011-2012 academic year
  • Preference given to female students who are Louisiana residents and Petroleum Engineering majors
  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.75
Halliburton (Filled)
  • Open to all Engineering majors that support the energy industry
  • Sophomores and Juniors preferred
Patrick F. Taylor Scholarship in Engineering (2 available Spring 2012) 
  • Open to Petroleum engineering majors and all Engineering majors that support the petroleum industry
  • Past REHAMS participants and under-represent students (preferred)
  • FRESHMEN may apply
  • $3,000 per academic year
  • Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
  • Demonstrated financial need
S-STEM Scholarships funded by the National Science Foundation (1+ available Spring 2012)
  • Open to all Engineering & Construction Management majors
  • $3,500 per academic year
  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.75
  • Demonstrated financial need
S-STEM Scholarships BRCC Pathway Scholars funded by the National Science Foundation (Filled)
  • Open to all Engineering majors who transferred from Baton Rouge Community College
  • Up to $7,500 per academic year
  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.75
  • Demonstrated financial need
NACME/LSU Scholar Program Sponsored by America Styrenics (Filled)
  • Open to all Engineering majors
  • African American, American Indian & Hispanic (preferred)
  • $6,000 per academic year
  • Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Sophomore or junior from (listed in preference order) St. James Parish, parishes immediately adjacent to St. James Parish, and Louisiana
Cajun Constructors Award for Diversity in Construction Management (1 available Spring 2012)
  • Construction Management majors only
  • Eligible minorities: African American, American Indian & Hispanic (preferred)
  • $2,000 per academic year
  • In good academic standing
  • 2nd semester Freshmen may apply; i.e. 15+ hours credit
ExxonMobil Scholars Program (2 available Spring 2012)
  • Open to Engineering majors aligned with ExxonMobil recruiting needs; especially chemical, electrical, mechanical & petroleum
  • Eligible minorities: African American, American Indian & Hispanic (preferred)
  • $3,000 per academic year
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.00
Marathon Oil Foundation Minority Scholarship (1 sophomore available Spring 2012)
  • Open to all Engineering majors
  • Eligible minorities: African American, American Indian & Hispanic (preferred)
  • $1,250 per academic year
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.50 to receive

For more information on College of Engineering Scholarships, contact Lisa Fontenot, counselor, Dean's Office, 3304 Patrick F. Taylor Hall, (225) 578-5731, lisaf@eng.lsu.edu.

For information about the Pre-College & College Engineering Program, please contact Jada D. Lewis  at Jadal@lsu.edu.

For more information on general university scholarships and financial aid, contact the LSU Student Aid & Scholarship Office.