Cedric Richmond Scholarship Program: Eligibility and Opportunities for Louisiana Students
The "Cedric Richmond Scholarship Program," an initiative by the Office of the Governor’s Office of Strategic Community Initiatives, offers scholarship awards to Louisiana students who demonstrate a strong financial need and a commitment to their education. This scholarship is designed to support eligible individuals attending public postsecondary colleges or institutions within Louisiana.
Overview of the Cedric Richmond Scholarship Program
The Cedric Richmond Scholarship Program aims to provide financial assistance to students, particularly African American males seeking Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training, in partnership with the Louisiana Workforce Commission and South Louisiana Community College. By improving equitable access to workforce opportunities, the program strengthens the resilience and contributions of this key demographic.
Key Objectives
- Financial Assistance: Providing scholarships to students from Louisiana who demonstrate financial need.
- Educational Commitment: Supporting students who exhibit a strong commitment to their education.
- Workforce Development: Aiding African American males in obtaining Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training.
- Equitable Access: Improving equitable access to workforce opportunities for underserved populations.
General Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Cedric Richmond Scholarship Program, applicants must meet specific criteria. Although the exact details may vary, some general requirements can be inferred based on similar scholarship programs within Louisiana.
Core Requirements
- Residency: Applicants must be residents of Louisiana.
- Enrollment: Enrollees must be attending a public postsecondary college or institution in Louisiana.
- Financial Need: Applicants must demonstrate a significant financial need.
- Commitment to Education: Applicants must exhibit a strong commitment to their education.
Scholarship Opportunities Through Southern University System Foundation
The Southern University System Foundation Scholarship program offers substantial financial support to high-achieving students across its five campuses: Southern University Agriculture and Extension Center, Southern University Baton Rouge, Southern University Law Center, Southern University New Orleans, and Southern University Shreveport. These scholarships are categorized into endowed and non-endowed types, each with specific criteria.
Endowed Scholarships
An endowed scholarship is funded by contributions where the original amount remains intact, and the investment income is used for annual scholarship awards. Several endowed scholarships are available with varying criteria:
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A.Z. Scholarship:
- Benefactor: John Breaux
- Department: Various
- Code: E025
- Criteria: Full-time student at Southern University majoring in history, political science, mass communication, sociology, psychology, or public administration. Must be a U.S. citizen, a Louisiana resident or native, and a sophomore or higher.
A&A Wallace Scholarship:
- Benefactor: A&A Wallace
- Department: Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science
- Code: E106
- Criteria: Full-time student at SUBR, sophomore or higher, maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA, demonstrate leadership and financial need after financial aid is fully accepted.
Anonymous Scholarship (SUNO Majors):
- Benefactor: Anonymous
- Department: SUNO majors
- Code: E092
- Criteria: Graduate of a high school in Orleans or Jefferson Parishes attending SU New Orleans campus, maintain a 3.2 GPA or higher, sophomore or higher, exhibit leadership and financial need.
Ben Johnson Sr. Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Johnson Family
- Department: Various
- Code: E012
- Criteria: Full-time incoming or continuing student having graduated from a Louisiana High School, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher.
Brenda & Lennel Paul Scholarship:
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- Benefactor: Brenda & Lennel Paul
- Department: History Department, SUBR
- Code: E029
- Criteria: SUBR student with verifiable financial needs, maintain a 2.5 GPA, must be in good standing with the University, provide a character reference letter, and must be a sophomore or junior.
City National Bank Scholarship:
- Benefactor: City National Bank
- Department: Business
- Code: E005
- Criteria: Full-time incoming or continuing student having graduated from a Louisiana High School, maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA or higher.
Clyde and Carrie W. McHenry Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Clyde and Carrie W. McHenry
- Department: Various
- Code: E058
- Criteria: Incoming high school graduate planning to enroll in a four-year baccalaureate degree program at the Southern University Baton Rouge campus. Must demonstrate significant financial need, be a first-generation college student, and have a GPA of 3.0 or above and an ACT score of 21 or its SAT equivalent.
Alton Smith Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Alton Smith
- Department: All Majors
- Code: E56
- Criteria: Full-time undergraduate student attending SUBR, be in good academic standing, maintain a minimum 2.5 or higher GPA, evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds.
Cynthia N. Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Myrtle E. David
- Department: Visual and Performing Arts, SUBR
- Code: E002
- Criteria: Sophomore or junior level student in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Southern University Baton Rouge planning a career in piano or vocal music with a 3.0 GPA or better.
Diageo N.A. Inc Scholarship:
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- Benefactor: Diageo N.A. Inc
- Department: All Majors; All campuses
- Code: E99
- Criteria: Full-time student in good academic standing with no code violations, currently enrolled pursuing a degree in any major (preference given to Chemistry, Communications, Engineering, and Marketing majors), and must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Dow Chemicals Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Dow Chemicals
- Department: Various
- Code: E040
- Criteria: Incoming freshman maintaining a minimum 2.7 GPA or better and be accepted into the SU System, and be set to graduate from an accredited Louisiana high school. If currently a student in the SU System, the recipient must be a Louisiana high school graduate.
Dr. George E. Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Gwendolyn J. Robinson
- Department: Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Code: EN84
- Criteria: Accepted and enrolled as a full-time first-time freshman at SUBR, majoring in Animal Science, Pre-Vet medicine, complete and submit an application to the College of Agricultural, Family and Consumers Science by March 1.
Yamai Taina Knox Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Yamai Taina Knox
- Department: All Majors
- Code: E115
- Criteria: Graduate of an E Baton Rouge high school, full-time undergraduate in good standing, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher, provide evidence of financial need, demonstrate community involvement.
Evelyn M. Adams Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Evelyn M Adams
- Department: Social Work
- Code: E117
- Criteria: Supports a male student, junior classification, majoring in social work attending SUBR. Must provide evidence of an ACT score of 23 or higher or SAT equivalent, maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher, demonstrate leadership, provide evidence of financial need, and be currently involved in community outreach and student organizations.
Gail Nell McKay Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Gail Nell McKay
- Department: English/Liberal Arts
- Code: E090
- Criteria: Attend SUBR campus, member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc preferred, provide evidence of high school and/or undergraduate minimum 3.2 GPA.
Irving J. & Darlene A. Matthews Scholarship (College of Business):
- Benefactor: Irving J. & Darlene A. Matthews
- Department: College of Business, SUBR
- Code: E015B
- Criteria: African-American incoming male freshmen with demonstrated financial and social need, full-time student on the Baton Rouge campus, provide a written statement of educational goals, produce two letters of recommendations, matriculate in a department within the College of Business, must have a minimum ACT score of 18 or a 3.0 GPA for the last two years of high school, must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Irving J. & Darlene A. Matthews Scholarship (College of Engineering):
- Benefactor: Irving J. & Darlene A. Matthews
- Department: College of Engineering, SUBR
- Code: 5015A
- Criteria: African-American incoming male freshmen with demonstrated financial and social need, full-time student on the Baton Rouge campus, provide a written statement of educational goals, produce two letters of recommendations, matriculate in a department within the College of Engineering, must have a minimum ACT score of 18 or a 3.0 GPA for the last two years of high school, must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Josie Dugue’ Lain Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Lacy M.
- Department: STEM
- Code: E045
- Criteria: Resident of Louisiana, full-time student with a major in a STEM curriculum, must have demonstrated financial need, and must have a cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher. Renewable if criteria are maintained but must reapply each year.
Kathleen S. Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Milbank Memorial Fund
- Department: MPA SUBR
- Code: E098
- Criteria: SUBR Master of Public Administration student who aspires to a career in public service.
Kelvin W. & Felica W. Coney Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Kelvin W. & Felica W. Coney
- Department: Engineering
- Criteria: Incoming high school graduate who plans to enroll in a four-year baccalaureate degree program in Engineering at SUBR. Must demonstrate financial need, have a GPA of 3.0 or above and an ACT cumulative score of 21 or its SAT cumulative equivalent of 1060, and exhibit leadership ability through extracurricular or community service activities.
Knights of Peter Claver Council #119 Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Knights of Peter Claver Council #119
- Department: Various
- Code: E047
- Criteria: Resident of the North Iberville area, Iberville Parish, LA. Must intend to attend college/university as a full-time undergraduate student, submit a high school transcript with a current 2.8 GPA or higher, submit a current ACT score of 20 or higher, and provide a letter demonstrating need for financial assistance.
Anonymous Scholarship (SUBR Sophomore):
- Benefactor: Anonymous
- Department: Various
- Code: E086
- Criteria: Full-time SUBR sophomore with an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher, and provide a one-page short essay demonstrating community service centered qualities.
Virgie Brock - SU Alumni St. Louis Chapter Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Virgie Brock - SU Alumni St. Louis Chapter
- Department: Various
- Code: E001
- Criteria: Incoming SUBR student who attended a high school located in the greater St. Louis area.
Alliant Ins Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Alliant Ins
- Department: Business
- Code: E97
- Criteria: Full-time undergraduate student attending SUBR, in good academic standing, maintain a minimum 3.0 or higher GPA, evidence of remaining financial need.
Meadors Family Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Meadors Family
- Department: Various
- Code: E013
- Criteria: Full-time incoming or continuing student having graduated from a Louisiana High School, maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA or higher.
National Association of University Women-New Orleans Branch Scholarship:
- Benefactor: National Association of University Women-New Orleans Branch
- Department: All Majors
- Code: E111
- Criteria: Current female student who is a resident of Louisiana enrolled full-time at SUNO. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrate leadership, provide evidence of financial need, and evidence of community or organizational involvement. Required to write a thank you letter to the donor.
Heishma and Paula Northern, Stephanie Duell Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Heishma and Paula Northern, Stephanie Duell
- Department: All Majors
- Code: E110
- Criteria: Resident of EBR, WBR, or Rapides Parish, Louisiana; demonstrate leadership, provide evidence of financial need, community or organization involvement for past 12 months, Minimum a GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Eva M. & Percy E. Butler Sr. Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Eva M. & Percy E. Butler Sr.
- Department: College of Education, SUBR
- Code: E049
- Criteria: Completed high school in an Iberville Parish school, or West Baton Rouge Parish school and be pursuing a degree in a major in the SUBR College of Education. Must be a full-time undergraduate, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Monique Picou Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Monique Picou
- Department: Engineering
- Code: E082
- Criteria: Current full-time Southern University Baton Rouge (SUBR) student, demonstrate a financial need, maintain a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.75, pursuing a degree in the College of Engineering for past 2 years, Junior or Senior classification. Renewable if criteria are maintained, must reapply.
Alvin E Miller Sr D Min Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Alvin E Miller Sr D Min
- Department: Teacher Education
- Code: E112
- Criteria: Low-income African American student, majoring in the College of Education with a commitment to teach in public education and maintain a 2.3 GPA or higher. Preference will be given to applicants that are male, ROTC participants, student athletes and individuals native to Fort Pierce, St.
Dr. Sonya J. Snedecor Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Sandra K.
- Department: STEM
- Code: E046
- Criteria: Full-time freshmen or above student at SUBR majoring in a STEM curriculum, and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA or above.
Richmond Family Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Richmond Family
- Department: All Majors
- Code: E108
- Criteria: Full-time student attending SUBR, a Louisiana resident and graduate of Lake Providence High School or a resident of Lake Providence or Talulah in Madison Parish, preferred but must be a Louisiana resident.
Class Officers Deamer and Ware Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Class Officers Deamer and Ware
- Department: Various
- Code: E051
- Criteria: Incoming or continuing full-time student at SUBR and have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Todd and Gwen Graves Scholarship:
- Benefactor: Todd and Gwen Graves
- Department: College of Business
- Criteria: Full-time student attending SUBR and be pursuing a degree within the College of Business. Must be classified as a freshman or above with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Must also demonstrate financial need. Renewable if criteria are maintained.
Non-Endowed Scholarships
A non-endowed scholarship is funded by regular contributions to an assigned scholarship fund. Specific details for non-endowed scholarships were not provided in the initial data, but these scholarships typically have similar eligibility requirements focusing on academic merit, financial need, and field of study.
Additional Resources and Support
Louisiana offers various resources to support students and residents in need:
- Louisiana 988: A free and confidential helpline that provides immediate emotional support to anyone in need, available 24/7. Visit Louisiana988.org to learn more and access resources.
- Continuums of Care (CoCs): Louisiana is supported by seven CoCs that collaboratively coordinate services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
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