Melissa Claire and Cheryl Ann Acosta First-Generation Endowed Scholarship

Established by Dr. Danny J. Acosta

Selection Criteria:

1. Must be a Louisiana resident.
2. Must be a first-generation college student (neither parents(s) nor legal guardian(s) have earned a college degree).
3. Must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
4. Must be employed either on or off-campus for 10 hours or more per week.
5. Must be able to show proof of employment and submit a copy of their pay stub.
6. It is the request of the benefactor that a Nursing major be selected.