TOPS Opportunity Award
Louisiana's TOPS merit scholarship pays a set tuition amount at Louisiana colleges for residents with a 2.5 core-curriculum GPA and at least ACT 20; students in BESE-approved home study qualify with ACT 20 (CLT 66).
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Who can apply
- Lives or goes to school in Louisiana
- For seniors or college students
- GPA of at least 2.5
- Test scores: ACT 20 (or prior-year state average if higher), SAT/CLT equivalent
- Homeschool: BESE-approved home study students (11th and 12th grade) qualify on ACT/CLT score alone: ACT 20 or CLT 66 (preferred, not required)
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Homeschool students: the sponsor says homeschoolers can apply.
How to apply
You’ll need the FAFSA.
Open this listing in the Scholarship Finder for the application page, the sponsor’s website and contact details.
Is this legit?
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Source: State program · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.
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