LSWA Scholarship Program
Louisiana Solid Waste Association · Free to apply
Award
$1,000
One-time award
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- February 1, 2027
- closes in 81 days
- Essay
- Yes
- about 750 words
- Recommendations
- 3
- plus a transcript
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- No
- Time to apply
- ~4.8 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the LSWA Scholarship Program, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Louisiana
- Open to high school seniors
To apply
- An essay, about 750 words.
- 3 letters of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
- A transcript, from the school registrar.
- Must plan to enroll full-time at a four-year university located in Louisiana for the upcoming fall semester.
Good to know
- Year inferred as 2027 based on the current date; deadline is 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
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About the scholarship
Provides annual scholarships to Louisiana high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at an in-state four-year university. Recipients receive a one-time award paid directly to their university. Applicants must submit academic history, activities, three recommendation letters, a transcript, and an essay describing future goals.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Access the online portal with your email address to start or resume an application.
- 2Fill out personal information, academic background, extracurriculars, community service, and awards.
- 3Upload a high school transcript.
- 4Upload three recommendation letters: one professional, one community leader, and one general recommendation.
- 5Upload a 500-750 word personal essay discussing your goals and how you plan to make a positive impact.
- 6Sign electronically and submit before 11:59 p.m. Central Time on February 1.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~4.8 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 1 each year.
- Applications close
- February 1, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the LSWA Scholarship Program
How much is the LSWA Scholarship Program worth?
The LSWA Scholarship Program awards $1,000.
When is the LSWA Scholarship Program deadline?
The current deadline is February 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 1 each year.
Who is eligible for the LSWA Scholarship Program?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Louisiana; Open to high school seniors.
Does the LSWA Scholarship Program require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay of about 750 words, 3 recommendations, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 4.75 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the LSWA Scholarship Program?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to Louisiana residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 4.8 hrs of work.
Is the LSWA Scholarship Program free to apply?
Yes. The LSWA Scholarship Program is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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