TOPS Tech Early Start

Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/3/2025

Closes: 11/14/2025

The TOPS Tech Early Start Program is available to high school juniors or seniors enrolled at Louisiana public high schools. Students who wish to concurrently enroll in courses in an occupational or vocational education credential program are welcome to apply. Recipients are selected for their academic standing.

Win up to

$600

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Minimum 2.0 GPA, score a 15 or above on the mathematics and English portion of the Pre-ACT or the ASPIRE, or on the ACT, or the equivalent concordant value on the SAT, or a Silver Level score on the ACT WorkKeys assessment

Resident of Louisiana

High school junior or senior

Planning to enroll in a course in an IndustryBased Occupational or Vocational Education Credential Program in a top-demand occupation

Enroll in a course in an IndustryBased Occupational or Vocational Education Credential Program in a top-demand occupation