Chris Guagliardo
Hammond, La.
Sociology
As a high school valedictorian, I had scholarship offers from a number of schools. What put Southeastern “over the top” for me was not just the amount of the scholarships, but also the convenience of the application process. All I had to do was sign off of their generous offer! Southeastern’s scholarship package was really an offer I couldn’t refuse!
When you work hard in high school, you get good grades. At Southeastern, when you’ve worked hard in high school, you get scholarships. As a qualified beginning freshman, you can automatically receive a four-year scholarship package without even applying for it.
In an effort to simplify the scholarship process, benefit a greater number of students, and enhance scholarship opportunities, the following guidelines were established:
- Any student admitted to Southeastern with a 24 or higher ACT and a minimum 3.00 high school grade point average qualifies for a scholarship at Southeastern.
- All scholarships are awarded for eight semesters.
Essay and recommendation letters are no longer required.
Although there is no longer a formal deadline, students are strongly encouraged to apply early, as the number of awards will depend on the availability of funds.
Below is a scholarship grid that indicates the annual scholarship award students may qualify to receive. Eligibility is based on full-time status.
Annual Scholarship (Four-Year Award)
|
GPA |
| ||||||
|
ACT |
4.00 |
3.80-3.99 |
3.60-3.79 |
3.40-3.59 |
3.20-3.39 |
3.00-3.19 |
INCLUDED |
|
30+ |
$3,500 |
$3,300 |
$3,100 |
$2,900 |
$2,700 |
$2,500 |
Full Room & Meal |
|
29-27 |
$2,500 |
$2,300 |
$2,100 |
$1,900 |
$1,700 |
$1,500 |
Full Room |
|
26-24 |
$2,000 |
$1,800 |
$1,600 |
$1,400 |
$1,200 |
$1,000 |
Half Room |
Estimated Value of Room and Meals available to students living on campus:
| Room and Meals: | $5,890/year ($2,945/semester) |
| Full Room: | $3,900/year ($1,950/semester) |
| Half Room: | $1,950/year ($975/semester) |
Award amount based on current value of shared room rate.
Beginning Freshman Scholarships
The President’s Excellence Award
- ACT Composite of 30 or above
- 3.5 Cumulative GPA
- Tuition and fees, books, housing in Southeastern Oaks (Southeastern’s gated apartment community), meal plan/semester for up to 8 semesters (encompasses other institutional awards)
Southeastern Merit Award
- National Merit finalist or semifinalist
- $1,000/semester for 8 semesters
Excellence in Commitment to Education & Leadership (ExCEL)
- Demonstrate leadership, citizenship and community service
- Nomination by Principal or Guidance Counselor (See Counselor for details)
- $500/semester for 4 semesters
Other Scholarship Awards
Beginning freshman may also compete for departmental and other scholarship awards. Visit the scholarships page or contact the Office of Scholarship Services at 985-549-2244 or 1-800-222-SELU for details.
