TOPS Tech Early Start

Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance

Deadline Soon

About the Scholarship

Opens: 8/15/2026

Closes: 10/15/2026

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 portions of the ACT PLAN or on the ACT, or an equivalent SAT concordant score; or earn a Silver level score on ACT WorkKeys or meet the Board of Regents’ eligibility requirements for technical dual enrollment courses

Resident of Louisiana

High school junior or senior

Seeking a professional certification or associate degree

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