Louisiana Ragin' Cajun Distinguished Freshman Scholarship

Prestigious academic merit scholarship recognizing top graduating high school seniors with outstanding scholastic records, ACT/SAT scores, and civic engagement.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: High school GPA >= 3.6 and ACT score >= 30 or SAT >= 1360
English language proficiency: Exempt
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Scholarship application essay
Recommendation letters: Two high school counselor/teacher letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full tuition and housing award ($10,000/year value) renewable for four undergraduate years
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: 100% full tuition waiver

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Louisiana at Lafayette documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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