Neighbors Way Tuition Assistance Award Eligibility Requirements

On behalf of the Neighbors Capital Area Foundation, we would like to personally thank you for your interest in applying for the Neighbors Way Tuition Assistance Award. Students selected for this award are eligible to receive a one-time scholarship award ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 tuition, with one student receiving a 4-year scholarship totaling $20,000.

Eligibility Requirements

Graduate in May 2025 from a participating Mascot School
Baker High School
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Broadmoor High School
Central High School
Denham Springs High School
The Dunham School
Liberty Magnet High School
Live Oak High School
McKinley High School
Port Allen High School
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Southern University Lab School
St. Helena College & Career Academy
Walker High School
Woodlawn High School
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher until high school graduation
Complete online application linked below (application goes live on Monday, January 13, 2025 and closes Friday, February 7, 2025)
If selected to move forward, submit original essay per outlined guidelines provided to student
Exemplify living the Neighbors Way by demonstrating the following core values: Integrity, Respect, Trust,
Stability, Community Involvement, Honesty, Empathy, Ethical Behavior and Fairness
Demonstrate an active involvement in the community by way of volunteerism, community service, or peer
mentoring and show a general interest in helping those around them
Must be able to provide verification of enrollment as a first-year student to an accredited college, university,
or trade school for 2025-26 school year prior to distribution of scholarship funds

The current application period is now open and will close on Friday, February 7th.

Neighbors Way Tuition Assistance Award Application

School*
Counselor Name*
First Last
Counselor Email*
Counselor Phone Number*
Student Name*
First Last
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Social Security #*
Phone Number*
Personal Email*
School Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
I currently reside with:*
Parent/Guardian Name*
First Last
Phone Number*
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Important Dates*
Please check each box to acknowledge that you are able to fulfill these deadlines and attend the events in order to meet eligibility requirements for the award. You must be available for one of the student interview dates.
- Friday, February 7th – NWTAA applications due
- Saturday, February 22nd – Student Interview Date 1
- Saturday, March 1st – Student Interview Date 2
- Saturday, March 22nd – Student Interview Date 3
- Friday, May 16th – NWTAA Awards Breakfast
1. Tell us a little about yourself. Where did you grow up? Do you have siblings? Pets?*
2. How do you plan to cover the cost of college? Do you anticipate facing any challenges in paying for it?*
3. What school do you plan to attend, what do you plan to major in, and why?*
4. What are your plans after college graduation?*
5. Please list clubs, sports, and community organizations (including leadership positions, if any).*
Examples: BETA, DECA, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, JROTC, etc
6. Please share one way you feel you exemplify living the Neighbors Way*
Living the Neighbors Way means demonstrating the following core values: Integrity, Respect, Trust, Stability, Community Involvement, Honesty, Empathy, Ethical Behavior and Fairness
Letter of Support from School Counselor*
Please attach a signed letter of support from your college counselor recommending you for this award.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

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