Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships are funds that do not have to be repaid. Scholarships are usually based on academic merit but can be based on a student’s interests, hobbies, religion, ethnicity, and/or financial need. The following scholarships will be awarded in the spring and/or summer for the upcoming fall academic year. Awarded amounts will be equally divided between fall and spring semesters, unless otherwise noted. See the Office of Student Financial Assistance Scholarships webpage for more information.

Fry Family Leadership (3 Scholarships Available Annually)

For continuing students
GPA=3.0
Students must attend full-time, participate in a student organization, and demonstrate financial need
$2,500.00
Annual award
Must Maintain GPA and continuous enrollment
Application requires Written Essay and Recommendation Letters

Leon Giorgio Endowed (3 Scholarships Available Annually)

For First Generation students
$300.00
Annual award

Dr. Jack Finn Undergraduate (3 Scholarships Available Annually)

For First Generation students
$300.00
Annual award

Seymour Weiss Memorial Scholarship

For students in each of the College’s divisions
In recognition of outstanding academic performance at Delgado based on successful completion of at least 15 credit hours at Delgado, cumulative GPA, activities, and service at Delgado
$500 per semester
Minimum 3.5 GPA
Annual award

Café Reconcile Scholarship

For Café Reconcile graduates only
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Annual award
Amount varies
Must indicate Café Reconcile graduate to be considered

Methodist Health Systems Foundation Scholarship

For Delgado students in the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
Must reside in specific zip codes encompassing New Orleans East, Gentilly, and St. Bernard Parish
Minimum 3.0 GPA

Delgado Nursing Scholarship

For Delgado students in the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) and Registered Nursing (RN)Programs

Delgado Achievement Fund

For new and continuing students
Amount varies
Annual award

LA State Firemen’s Association

For continuing students
Major=second year Fire Science
$500.00
Annual award

C. B. “Lum” Ellis Scholarship

For continuing students
Major=Behavioral/Social Sciences
Must be willing to attend four-year institution after completing 30 credit hours
$500.00 /$250.00 per semester
Annual award

Tom Ireland Memorial Scholarship

For continuing students
GPA=3.0
Major=Care and Development of Young Children
$300.00 per year
Annual award

Firestone Trust Fund

For new and continuing students
Major=Motor Vehicle Technology
Amount varies
Annual award

Ford Asset

For new and continuing students
Major=Motor Vehicle Technology
Amount varies
Annual award

Jack S. Wyman

For new and continuing students
Major=Construction-Related Field
Amount varies
Annual award

National Restaurant Association

For new and continuing students
Major=Culinary Arts
Amount varies
Annual award

NOTE: Full-time faculty and staff are not eligible for Delgado Scholarships.