Application for the 2025/2026 TOPS Tech Early Start is open to U.S. citizen or permanent t resident high school students in their 11th or 12th grade in a Louisiana Public high school in the United States. The scholarship is sponsored by Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance to provide financial assistance to applicants who seek help to further their education in an industry-based occupational or vocational education credential program. This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of award and a value of $600 given to qualified applicants of the 2025/2026 TOPS Tech Early Start.
Scholarship Overview
- Sponsor: Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance
- Host: Any
- Type: Financial aid
- Award: Varies
- Value: $600
- Level: Undergraduate
- Target: U.S. students
- Location: United States
2025/2026 TOPS Tech Early Start Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2025/2026 TOPS Tech Early Start:
- The scholarship application is open to U.S. citizen or permanent resident students.
- The scholarship is for high school students in their 11th or 12th grade in a Louisiana Public high school.
- Applicants must have excellent academic performance and good grades, with a minimum GPA of 2.0 score or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- It is essential for applicants to score a 15 or above on the mathematics and English portion of the Pre-ACT or the ASPIRE, or on the ACT, or equivalent concordant value on the SAT, or a silver level score on the ACT Workkeys assessment.
- Applicants must be enrolled or plan to further their studies in a course in an industry-based occupational or vocational education credential program in a top demand occupation.
- Recipient of the award can renew their scholarship if they meet the eligibility criteria of the renewal requirements.
2025/2026 TOPS Tech Early Start Application Process
To apply for the 2025/2026 TOPS Tech Early Start, applicants must follow these steps:
- It is essential for applicants to go through the scholarship application before applying.
- Applicants can apply for the scholarship through the online application link provided below.
- Applicants must provide all the required documents that are needed for the scholarship including transcripts, grades, and proof of enrollment before the deadline date.
- For more information about the scholarship, applicants can contact the scholarship committee using the Contact Us link.
Application Deadline: 14 November 2025