SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

For nearly 60 years, UNO has provided a pathway to success for tens of thousands of graduates. We offer a wide array of highly relevant undergraduate and graduate academic degree programs in one of the most exciting and culturally vibrant cities in the world. Our alumni are leaders in a number of fields both across the nation and globally. Most scholarships are awarded based on academic credentials and student accomplishments reviewed through the admission's process. A separate scholarship application is not required, but ACT or SAT test scores and an official, current high school transcript should be submitted as soon as possible. Transfer students should submit all college transcripts as soon as possible.

We strongly encourage all students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the best award package. Grants are awarded based on need, as demonstrated by the student's current FAFSA. (*)Denotes a UNO scholarship awarded without a FAFSA on file. All scholarships and grants are limited in funding, and meeting qualifications do not guarantee receipt of scholarship or grant. Additional scholarships may be offered that involve an interview, and qualified admitted students will be notified accordingly.

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Scholarships for Domestic Undergraduates (First-Time, Full-Time)

Scholarship Name	Criteria	Est. 2019-2020 Aid Year Award Amount	4 Year Value	Admissions Application/Acceptance Deadline
Homer Hitt*	32 ACT/1420 SAT 3.5 Non-weighted GPA, Cumulative, Interview	$16,429	$65,716	Final- February 1/May 1 Interview Date – February 8
Homer Hitt (out of state students)*	32 ACT/1420 SAT 3.5 Non-weighted, Cumulative GPA Interview	Up to $16,429 + Non Resident Fee	$65,716	Final- February 1/May 1 Interview Date – February 8
President*	30 ACT/1360 SAT 3.0 Non-weighted, Cumulative GPA	Up to $6,000	Up to $24,000	Priority- February 1/May 1
Provost*	26 ACT/1230 SAT 3.0 Non-weighted, Cumulative GPA	Up to $4,000	Up to $16,000	Priority- February 1/May 1
Dean*	24 ACT/1200 SAT 2.75 Non-weighted, Cumulative GPA	Up to $3000	Up to $12,000	Priority- February 1/May 1
Gulf State Residency Promise*	Domestic Undergraduates Only Residency in Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, or Florida	Nonresident fee $4,836	Open	Open
UNO Resident Hall Grant	2.0 Non-weighted, Cumulative GPA Need-based Completed 2019-2020 FAFSA	Up to $5,000 Applicable towards UNO dormitory and meal plan	Up to $20,000	March 1/May 1
Privateer Support Award	TOPS eligible (Opportunity, Performance, or Honors) 2019-2020 Need-based FAFSA Required	Up to $2,000 Applicable towards UNO Fees	Up to $10,000	March 1/May 1
UNO Book Grant	2.0 Non-weighted GPA, Cumulative Need Based Completed 2019-2020 FAFSA	Up to $1,000 Applicable towards books at UNO Bookstore	Up to $4,000	March 1/May 1
FIRST Scholarship Program	View program website for criteria information	$2,000	One Year Award Limit	View program website for deadline information
Jefferson Premier Scholarship	23 ACT/1130 SAT 2.5 GPA	$2,000	One Year Award Limit	View program website for deadline information

International Undergraduates (First-Time, Full Time, Freshman or Transfer)

Scholarship Name	Criteria	Est. 2019-2020 Aid Year Award Amount	4 Year Value	Admissions Application/Acceptance Deadline
Homer Hitt Nonresident*	New Freshman-Only 3.2 ACT/ 1420 SAT 3.5 Non-weighted, Cumulative GPA Interview	$16,429 + Nonresident Fee	$65,716	Final – February 1/ May 1
International Tuition Award*	3.0 Non-weighted Cumulative GPA	Up to $2,000	Up to $8,000	Priority- April 1/May 1
International Book Award*	2.5 Non-weighted Cumulative GPA	Up to $1,000	One Year Award Limit	Priority- April 1/May 1

Veteran, Active Military, and Military Spouse/Children (Full Time, Freshman or Transfer)

Scholarship Name	Criteria	Est. 2019-2020 Aid Year Award Amount	4 Year Value	Admissions Application/Acceptance Deadline
Privateer Military Scholarship	Veteran or Active Duty Military Personnel 2019-2020 FAFSA Need Based 2.5 Non-weighted, Cumulative GPA	Up to $2,500	Application required each award year.	Census Date (14th Class date – Fall and Spring Terms)
UNO Veterans’/Active Duty Tuition Award	Veteran or on Active Duty Military Personnel Ineligible for any military tuition benefit 2019-2020 FAFSA Need Based 2.5 Non-weighted, Cumulative GPA	Up to $2,500	Application required each award year.	Last Day of Term Registration –Fall and Spring
UNO Veterans’ Spouse/Children Award	2.5 Non-weighted, Cumulative GPA 2019-2020 FAFSA Need Based	Up to $2,000	Application required each award year.	Last Day of Term Registration – Fall and Spring

Domestic Transfer Students (Less than 90 credit hours earned, First-Time, Full Time)

Scholarship Name	Criteria	Est. 2019-2020 Aid Year Award Amount	2 Year Value	Admissions Application/Acceptance Deadline
UNO Instate Transfer Scholarship*	3.0 Cumulative GPA Cannot exceed 90 earned credit hours	Up to $2,000	Up to $4,000	June 1
UNO Instate Transfer Award*	2.5 Cumulative GPA Cannot exceed 90 earned credit hours	Up to $1,000 per year	Up to $2,000	June 1
Gulf State Residency Promise*	Domestic Undergraduates Only Residency in Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, or Florida	Nonresident Fee $4,836	Open	Open
Phi Theta Kappa	3.0 Cumulative GPA Phi Kappa Theta Membership	$2,000	Up to $4,000	All final transcripts must be received by June 15
UNO Nonresident Transfer Scholarship*	3.0 Cumulative GPA Cannot exceed 90 earned credit hours	Nonresident fee $4836	Up to $9672	All final transcripts must be received by June 15
UNO Nonresident Transfer Scholarship*	2.5 Cumulative GPA Cannot exceed 90 earned credit hours	Nonresident fee discounted $2,418	Up to $4,836	All final transcripts must be received by June 15
Privateer Support Award	TOPS eligible (Opportunity, Performance, or Honors) 2019-2020 Need-based FAFSA Required	Varies – up to $2,500 per award year. Applicable towards tuition/fees not paid by TOPS	Up to $5,000	May 1 All final transcripts must be received by June 15
UNO Book Grant	2.0 Cumulative GPA Cannot exceed 90 earned credit hours 2019-2020 FAFSA Required Need Based	$1,000 per year for books/supplies	Up to $2,000	May 1 All final transcripts must be received by June 15
UNO Resident Hall Grant	2.0 Cumulative GPA Cannot exceed 90 earned credit hours 2019-2020 FAFSA Required Need Based	Varies – up to $5,000 per year. Applicable toward UNO Dorm/Meals	Varies – up to $10,000	May 1 All final transcripts must be received by June 15

Scholarship Rules and Regulations

UNO Academic Transfer

Phi Theta Kappa

Privateer Graduate Scholarship

UNO India Friendship

TOPS

The Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) is a State of Louisiana scholarship program for Louisiana residents. TOPS is administered through the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) and is an external entity to UNO.

The preferred date for the completion of the Application for Admission is no later than June 1.
All international students must complete the SAT, ACT, or COMPASS.
Usually international students cannot submit a FASFA, therefore, additional income and asset information may be requested by the financial aid office.
Scholarship funding is limited. For all incoming students, the evaluations of the Application for Admission in conjunction with a recommended completed FAFSA are the primary sources for scholarship consideration.
The University strongly encourages prospective and incoming students to submit a completed FAFSA and Application for Admission as early as possible to ensure timely consideration.
All students must be admitted or enrolled at UNO to receive scholarship funding. While an offer is made to incoming students, the offer must be accepted in the specified timeframe, as indicated. Failure to accept a scholarship offer within the prescribed timeframe is considered a forfeiture of the offer.

SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

Graduate Scholarship Information

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All graduate applicants are encouraged to contact their department and the Graduate School about Scholarship, details on the awards offered by the University of New Orleans and how to apply for them, awards and/or assistance offer by or through individual departments, and awards offered by external organizations not tied to the University.

The amount of each award varies by student. Upon admission to the University, incoming first-time, full-time students are offered an estimated scholarship and aid package that utilizes state supplements (such as TOPS) and UNO scholarships to meet their financial obligation to the University. Once the FASFA is received, a final Scholarships and Aid Package will be offered to the student based on availability.

Tax Information for Scholarship Recipients

The Federal Tax Reform Act of 1986 declares that scholarships, fellowships, and grants that exceed the amount of tuition, fees, and course-related books, supplies, and equipment are taxable.

The University of New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University, and offers equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin, disability, or veteran's status. UNO does not discriminate on these bases in recruitment and admission of students or in the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by federal law and regulations. The designated coordinators for University compliance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities ACT of 1990 are the Coordinator, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Assistant to the President for Equal Opportunity.

Cost of Attendance Update

The Financial Aid Office will follow the federal and University of Louisiana System policies in regards to cost of attendance (COA). When combined with TOPS, waivers, fee exemptions, state aid, federal financial grants or loans, or Federal College Work Study Program and all other aid, university scholarships should not exceed the "cost of attendance." "Cost of attendance" is defined as "an estimate of the student's educational expenses for a period of enrollment" pursuant to Title IV. This definition and the cost of attendance components are included in the LOSFA TOPS guidelines.

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