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 2024 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 8, 2024 and closes Wednesday, January 31, 2024)
- 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 2023-24 school year prior to distribution of scholarship funds
The 2025-2026 application period will open in January 2025.