Centenary Guarantees 2027 Academic Scholarships Based on TOPS Eligibility
Centenary College of Louisiana has announced a new academic scholarship model for students entering in fall 2027. Academic merit awards for incoming first-year Louisiana students will now be tied directly to their eligibility for the Louisiana Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS), so families know their guaranteed award early in the college search.
Louisiana students who qualify for TOPS will automatically receive a Centenary academic scholarship matched to their TOPS award level.
Students who meet the criteria for TOPS Excellence, a 3.5 TOPS GPA and a 31 ACT Composite, will receive full tuition at Centenary after their TOPS award has been applied to tuition.
The Centenary scholarship comes in addition to the student’s TOPS award:
“We are so thankful that the state of Louisiana invests in its students so they can continue their education, and we want more TOPS-eligible students to choose Centenary,” said Lauren Hawkins, Director of Admission. “ That’s why we updated our scholarships to guarantee awards based on a student’s TOPS qualifications. We know cost and affordability are two of the top concerns for families in the college admission process. We want students to have a clear picture of what their financial aid package will look like at Centenary before they even submit their application.”
Centenary’s academic scholarships are renewable for up to four years as long as the student maintains a specific GPA designated for their scholarship, which is usually a 2.0.
Out-of-state students will also see larger awards. Centenary has combined its academic merit and out-of-state scholarships into a single award, based on the following criteria:
Priority Scholarship Deadline: November 15
Students are encouraged to submit their free Centenary application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Nov. 15, Centenary’s Priority Scholarship Deadline. Students who complete both will earn a $1,000 FAFSA Incentive Grant on top of their academic scholarship and will receive their complete financial aid package by the end of November. Students who visit campus also qualify for a $1,000 Campus Visit Award. Both awards are renewable and stack on top of the student’s academic scholarship.
For more information, please contact the admission office at 318.869.5131 or email admission@centenary.edu.