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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.

Financial aid appeal can be found here. Scholarship appeal can be found here.  

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

Due to COVID-19, students admitted after April 1st will be considered for scholarships based on their high school GPA and/or ACT or SAT test scores.

Scholarship Name

Criteria

4 Year Value

Admissions

Application/Acceptance

Deadline

Homer Hitt*

32 ACT/1420 SAT and 3.5 GPA

Interview

$75,000

Final- February 1/May 1

Interview Date – February 8

Homer Hitt (out of state students)*

32 ACT/1420 SAT and 3.5 GPA

Interview

$75,000

Final- February 1/May 1

Interview Date – February 8

President*

30 ACT/1360 SAT and 3.0 GPA
OR
3.90 - 4.00, Non-weighted, Cumulative GPA only

$24,000

Priority- July 1

Provost*

26 ACT/1230 SAT and 3.0 GPA
OR
3.60 - 3.89, Non-weighted, Cumulative GPA only

$16,000

Priority- July 1

Dean*

24 ACT/1200 SAT and 2.75 GPA
OR
3.30 - 3.59, Non-weighted, Cumulative GPA only

$12,000

Priority- July 1

Academic*

20 ACT/1030 SAT and 2.75 GPA
OR
3.00 - 3.29, Non-weighted, Cumulative GPA only

$4000

Priority- July 1

Gulf State Residency Promise*

Domestic Undergraduates Only

Residency in Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, or Florida

Open

Open

FIRST Scholarship Program

View program website for criteria information

One Year Award Limit

View program website for deadline information

Jefferson Premier Scholarship

23 ACT/1130 SAT

2.5 GPA

One Year Award Limit

View program website for deadline information

*Academic Award only for those with 20 ACT/1040 SAT and 2.75 GPA or GPA only 3.00 - 3.29.


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

Scholarship Name

Criteria

Est. 2020-2021

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

 

Up to $16,429 + Nonresident Fee

Up to $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- July 1

International Book Award*

2.5 Non-weighted Cumulative GPA

Up to $1,000

One Year Award Limit

Priority- July 1

 


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

Scholarship Name

Criteria

Est. 2020-2021

Aid Year Award Amount

4 Year Value

Admissions

Application/Acceptance

Deadline

Privateer Military Scholarship

Veteran or Active Duty Military Personnel

2020-2021 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

2020-2021 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

2020-2021 FAFSA

Need Based

Up to $2,000

Application required each award year.

Last Day of Term Registration – Fall and Spring


Domestic Transfer Students 

Scholarship Name

Criteria

Est. 2020-2021

Aid Year Award Amount

2 Year Value

Admissions

Application/Acceptance

Deadline

UNO Instate Transfer Scholarship*

3.0 Cumulative GPA

Up to $2,000

Up to $4,000

July 1

UNO Instate Transfer Award*

 

2.5 Cumulative GPA

Up to $1,000 per year

Up to $2,000

July 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

 

Scholarships are made possibly in part through gifts and awards from alumni and friends of the university. Your scholarship amount and award description may reflect one or more gift sources.


Scholarship Rules and Regulations

UNO Homer Hitt

UNO Homer Hitt OS

UNO President

UNO President Plus

UNO Provost

UNO Deans

UNO Academic

UNO Instate Transfer

Phi Theta Kappa

Privateer Graduate Scholarship

UNO India Friendship

 


How to Accept Your UNO Scholarships and Financial Aid

Please click here to view step-by-step instructions on how to view and accept or decline your UNO Scholarships and Financial Aid.

 


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
  • Outside Scholarship Resources
  • Air Force ROTC Scholarship
  • Americorps
  • Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship
 

 


Graduate Scholarship Information

Learn more

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.

Obtain detailed information regarding the University of New Orleans' institutional scholarships.

 

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