College of Education Scholarships and Fellowships
The College of Education annually awards various scholarships and fellowships to its undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarship availability, amount and eligibility requirements vary among the different scholarships.
The College of Education scholarships are awarded on the basis of such factors as academic achievement, LSU/community involvement, and/or financial need (per donor request). Scholarship applications are available online and in the Office of Student Services in 236 Peabody Hall.
To be considered for a COE scholarship, an application must be submitted. Please return completed applications to 236 Peabody Hall no later than 4:00 p.m. April 1, 2008. For information on scholarships in the Department of Kinesiology, please click here for application details.
External organizations also offer various scholarships to College of Education students. Scholarship requirements and deadlines are announced through PAWS e-mailings and posted notices in the Office of Student Services and throughout Peabody Hall.
PLEASE NOTE: Receiving a scholarship from the College of Education may affect a student’s overall Financial Aid package. The college is required to report the awarding of scholarships to the LSU Office of Student Aid and Scholarships.
The University also offers many valuable resources for undergraduate and graduate financial aid and awards. For information on policies, procedures, and applications, please visit the financial assistance and student resources sections of the LSU Graduate School and the LSU Office of Student Aid and Scholarships websites for the most up-to-date information.
- College of Education Undergraduate Scholarships
- Department of Kinesiology Undergraduate Scholarships
- Graduate Scholarships
- Scholarship Brochure
- College of Education Undergraduate Scholarship Application
- College of Education Graduate Scholarship Application
- Additional Information on University-wide student funding (summarized from the LSU Graduate School and the LSU Office of Student Aid and Scholarships)
Undergraduate Scholarships
Association of Classroom Teachers – East Baton Rouge Parish Endowment Scholarship
Junior/Senior in education; graduate of EBR public high school; 3.00 gpa.
Barnidge – Texas Tiger Endowed Scholarship
Sophomore/Junior/Senior in the College of Education with at least 3.00 high school gpa and a 26 minimum on ACT/SAT equivalent, 3.00 LSU gpa semester/cumulative.
Marietta Boon Scholarship
Senior in the College of Education; Financial need; 3.00 gpa.
Kathleen G. Clements Memorial Scholarship
Sophomore/Junior/Senior in the College of Education, with at least a 3.00 gpa; financial need; graduate of public high school in Ascension, E.B.R., or Livingston parishes; awarded by College of Education and Alpha Delta Kappa.
College of Education General Scholarship
Full-time undergraduate in the College of Education; 3.00; financial need considered.
Julia Kate Gerald Memorial Endowed Alumni Scholarship
Full-time undergraduate in early childhood education; 24 ACT; 3.00 gpa.
Dana Hopkins Memorial Scholarship
Full-time undergraduate in math and/or science education 3.00 gpa.
Shirley Thomassie Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Sophomore/Junior/Senior in College of Education with at least a 3.00 gpa.
Clyde L. Madden Memorial Endowment
Full-time student in College of Education; financial need.
McCollister Leadership Award
Full-time undergraduate in the College of Education; Graduate of the Dunham School; 3.00 gpa.
Dr. Guy C. Mitchell Education Scholarship
Sophomore/Junior in the College of Education; 3.00 gpa; LA student with true financial need; recipient can receive scholarship for two academic years; awarded by College of Education.
Robert E. & Earleen Dryer Nolan Scholarship in the College of Education
Senior in the College of Education with at least a 3.00 gpa; recipient can only receive once; awarded by the College of Education.
Etta Obier Endowed Alumni Scholarship
Incoming freshman with declared major in education/teaching fields; preference to student from New Orleans area; 24 ACT; full-time student; 3.00 gpa.
Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship
Full-time undergraduate in good standing in the College of Education.
Department of Kinesiology Undergraduate Scholarships
Recipients
Harry Rabenhorst Memorial Scholarship
Coach Harry “Raby” Rabenhorst was one of the “all-time winningest” coaches in LSU basketball history. His accomplishments included a national championship, participation in the NCAA Final Four, and three SEC championships. He also served as the head baseball coach (gaining another two SEC Championships), assistant football coach, assistant athletic director, and acting athletic director.
Gerry Owens Scholarship in Kinesiology
The Gerry Owens Memorial Scholarship was established by Mrs. Edith Owens and the Owens family in memory of an outstanding teacher and coach. Gerry was one of the members of the first LSU volleyball and basketball teams which played in 1972. In 1977, she was employed as the first head volleyball coach at LSU and during her coaching tenure she served as an instructor in the department of Kinesiology.
Judy Bhatia Scholarship
The Judy Bhatia Scholarship is awarded to a senior undergraduate student enrolled in the K-12 Teacher Certification in Physical Education program who excels academically.
Lea Thomas Memorial Scholarship
The Lea Thomas Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a junior female who excels in scholarship, service, and leadership.
Jinks Coleman Memorial Scholarship
The Jinks Coleman Memorial Scholarship was established by the LSU Department of Kinesiology to honor Ms. Coleman’s contribution to teaching at LSU. She was a life-long sports pioneer and enthusiast whose career touched countless lives both as a coach and a teacher.
Department of Kinesiology Premier Scholar Award – Physical Education
The Premier Scholar Award is given to the senior applicant in each concentration who most demonstrates exemplary scholarship, service, and leadership.
Department of Kinesiology Premier Scholar Award – Human Movement Science
The Premier Scholar Award is given to the senior applicant in each concentration who most demonstrates exemplary scholarship, service, and leadership
Department of Kinesiology Premier Scholar Award – Fitness Studies
The Premier Scholar Award is given to the senior applicant in each concentration who most demonstrates exemplary scholarship, service, and leadership.
Department of Kinesiology Premier Scholar Award – Sports Studies
The Premier Scholar Award is given to the senior applicant in each concentration who most demonstrates exemplary scholarship, service, and leadership.
Department of Kinesiology Premier Scholar Award – Athletic Training
The Premier Scholar Award is given to the senior applicant in each concentration who most demonstrates exemplary scholarship, service, and leadership.
Kinesiology Graduate Fellowship
Don Franks President’s Challenge Fellowship in Kinesiology
Dr. Don Franks was a former Chairman of the Department of Kinesiology and served as a member of the President’s Challenge Fitness Awards Program. A donation was made to the LSU Department of Kinesiology in Dr. Frank’s honor for his work with this program.
Graduate Scholarships
Paul & Ellen Arst Scholarship for the College of Education
Grad student in curriculum & instruction, College of Education, pursuing special education certification; 3.00 gpa; financial need.
Dr. William Rodney Cline Philosophy of Education Scholarship
Grad student in the College of Education; Undergraduate degree from an LA university or college.
Imogene & Thomas Dutsch Memorial Scholarship
Grad student in the College of Education; master’s level student pursuing initial certification as a teacher in LA.
Nancy Ruth Johnson Scholarship
Grad student in the College of Education; art education; cumulative 3.00 gpa.
Albert H. LeBlanc Endowed Fellowship
Grad student in the College of Education seeking initial certification in English education or English major seeking College of Education graduate degree; 3.00 gpa; resident of and willing to teach in LA.
Lillian Oleson Scholarship
Full-time grad student in good standing in the College of Education.
Katherine Evans Pope Scholarship
Full-time grad student in the College of Education seeking initial certification (Holmes program); 3.00 gpa.
Dean E. B. Robert Scholarship
Full-time advanced grad student in good standing in College of Education
Fred G. Thatcher Fellowship
Full-time grad student pursuing Ed.S. or Ph.D. in administration or supervision; valid LA teaching certificate and 5 years teaching experience.
