Graduate Scholarships Information
All graduate applicants are encouraged to visit the following web site for information on Frequently Asked Questions about Graduate Scholarships, details on the awards offered by the University of New Orleans and how to apply for them, awards and/or assistance offered by or through individual departments, and awards offered by external organizations not tied to the University.
Undergraduate Scholarship Information
We are pleased to announce that all undergraduate students who apply for admission for the Fall semester, and who met the minimum scholarship requirements, will be automatically considered for a merit-based scholarship.
You will no longer have to complete a separate scholarship application or submit an essay and letter of recommendation. The following documents will need to be submitted by each student to the Office of Admissions for full consideration:
- Complete Application for Admission (with $40 application fee)
- Official ACT or SAT scores
- Official High School Transcripts (or college transcripts if a transfer student)
- Admission applications should be post-marked no later than January 15 to ensure full consideration
- Notification of awards will be mailed on a rolling basis
- You must accept or decline your award no later than 30 days from receipt of the scholarship award letter. If you would like an extension until May 1st, send a written request to the Coordinator of Scholarships, Office of Student Financial Aid, UNO, New Orleans, LA 70148. A request for an extension will not jeopardize your status for Financial Aid.
For a detailed listing of scholarships available to both Louisiana and Out-of-State Residents, please click on the links below.
- Undergraduate Scholarships for Louisiana Residents
- Undergraduate Scholarships for Out-of-State Residents
- Undergraduate Scholarships for Continuing Students
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- General Terms and Conditions for all Scholarships
For a detailed listing of fees, consult the Fees and Financial Aid Section of the current UNO General and Graduate Catalog. All fees are subject to change without notice.
The Federal Tax Reform Act of 1986 significantly changed the tax status of scholarships, fellowships, and grants you receive form the university. Prior to the Act, they were generally not subject to income tax. Since then, scholarships, fellowships, and grant amounts exceeding tuition, fees, and course-related books, supplies, and equipment have become taxable.
The University of New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University.
The University of New Orleans offers equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin, disability, or veterans' status. The University does not discriminate on these bases in recruitment and admission of students or in the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations. The designated coordinators for University compliance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 are the Coordinator, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Assistant to the Chancellor for Equal Opportunity.
